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A daily, rule-based, regime-aware multi-asset strategy that uses momentum, trend, and performance signals across a broad ETF universe plus hedges (UVXY, GLD, UUP) to navigate bull/bear markets. Aims for ~50% CAGR with <15% drawdown over 18+ months, excluding BTC.
NutHow it works
What it is: a daily, automated system that selects and sizes a basket of ETFs and hedges based on simple, repeatable rules. How signals are read: RSI is a momentum measure. If a leveraged ETF (like SPXL, TQQQ, SOXL) shows very strong momentum (high RSI), the system considers adding it or keeping it; if momentum is weak, it may reduce exposure or switch to hedges. It also looks at trend direction using a price vs. long-term average (e.g., 200-day trend) and checks recent performance (cumulative returns over the last 10–40 days). What assets it can pick: broad market ETFs (SPY, QQQ, SPXL, TQQQ, SOXL), sector and thematic ETFs (SMH, XLP, COST, UNH, SMH, QLD, etc.), volatility hedges (UVXY, SVXY), bonds (TLT, SHY, BIL), gold (GLD), and the dollar index (UUP). How it allocates: each decision block ends with a 100% cash-equivalent weighting that is then spread across the chosen assets in that block, resulting in a fully funded, diversified position. Regime awareness and hedges: the strategy has layers for Bull, Bear, and Normal markets. In risky or volatile conditions, it leans toward hedges (UVXY/SVXY, T-Bills, GLD, UUP). In strong bull signals, it tilts toward leveraged equity exposure. Rebalance and goals: it rebalances daily, targets long-tail growth (18+ months out-of-sample), and is designed to stay under a stated drawdown ceiling while avoiding crypto (BTC).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~30% annualized return vs 17% for the S&P, Sharpe ~1.02, and Calmar ~1.30. A regime-aware, diversified ETF portfolio with hedges aims for faster growth while balancing risk; drawdowns can exceed SPY in downturns.
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YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.480.760.220.47
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
570.79%14.38%-1.77%0.2%0.89
252,163.51%73.86%-1.35%2.1%2.2
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$25,226,350.93
Regulatory Fees
$63,424.51
Total Slippage
$426,418.97
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Oct 10, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset, regime-based, momentum/rsi, volatility hedging, us etfs
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 26 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
JNK
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
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.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toSMH, QQQ, UUP, SHY, SPY, TQQQ, QLD, UNH, GLD, BIL, COSTandXLP. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 23.59%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 23.17%. 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 the symphony, 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, and options.