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Symphonies
Bonds Bonds Bonds!
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A symphony is an automated trading strategy — Learn more about symphonies here

About

Bond‑led, rules‑based switcher: when bonds outrun “short stocks,” it leans into SPY/QQQ/tech; otherwise it shifts to staples, cash‑like T‑bills, or inverse S&P. Uses a 200‑day trend and oversold checks to time entries.
NutHow it works
It runs three simple rule-sets. Each compares bond funds (BND/IEI/TLT) with “short stock” funds (SH/PSQ) using a recent‑strength score (RSI). If bonds look stronger, it buys stocks (SPY, QQQ, or tech XLK). If not, it goes defensive: staples (XLP), T‑bills/cash‑like (SHV), or an inverse S&P fund (SH) that rises when stocks fall. A 200‑day trend check and an “oversold” test (RSI<30 on QQQ) fine‑tune timing.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy shows lower drawdowns (17.9% vs 18.8% for the S&P), solid risk-adjusted returns (Calmar ~1.06) and ~19% annual upside, with tactical tech exposure when favorable—delivering steadier growth and risk control.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.180.490.350.59
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
550.06%10.55%2.19%5.01%0.6
Bonds Bonds Bonds!
7,156.57%25.79%0.19%1.68%1.47
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$725,657.15
Regulatory Fees
$1,876.47
Total Slippage
$12,401.41
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Dec 5, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation,momentum,trend-following,bonds vs equities,sector rotation,defensive overlay,inverse etfs
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 10 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
IEI
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks

FAQ

A Composer symphony is an automated trading strategy that executes trades based on parameters of your choice. Some symphonies are similar to holding one ETF in normal conditions and rotating to a different ETF when market conditions shift, for example a 5% drop in the S&P 500, while others use complex rules with dozens of triggers. However, complex doesn’t always mean better. A simple, well-structured symphony can be just as effective as an intricate one. Learn more about how symphonies work here.

"Bonds Bonds Bonds!" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Bonds Bonds Bonds!" is currently allocated toSPY, XLKandXLP. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Bonds Bonds Bonds!" has returned 19.07%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Bonds Bonds Bonds!" is 17.91%. The maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline. It's an important metric to evaluate risk and the strategy's behavior during market stress.

To invest in "Bonds Bonds Bonds!", simply click the Invest button on this page. You'll need to open an account with Composer if you don't have one yet, then you can start investing. Composer will automatically execute the trades for you based on the strategy's rules. Composer also supports trading individual stocks, ETFs, crypto, and options.