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Symphonies
Cocktail Rev 1.0a + V1a TQQQ or not | + Dash of SQQQ - Deez + Base 2 - FTLT or Bull or Bonds (UVXY)
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A symphony is an automated trading strategy — Learn more about symphonies here

About

Rules-based mix that rides stock uptrends but steps aside in selloffs. Core US (NTSX), Tech (XLK), International (VEA), an S&P 500 “Homebase” with safety switches, plus Managed Futures (DBMF). Uses trend and volatility checks; limited, tactical leverage.
NutHow it works
Five sleeves: (1) US core (NTSX), (2) Tech (XLK), (3) International (VEA), (4) an S&P 500‑centric “Homebase” that flips between growth and safety, and (5) Managed Futures (DBMF). It owns growth when prices sit above long‑term averages and volatility is calm. If trends break or volatility jumps, it rotates to cash‑like T‑Bills (BIL), staples (XLP), bonds (TIP/TMF), gold (IAU), the US dollar (UUP), or volatility hedges. Occasional small, rules‑based dip buys.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy shows stronger risk-adjusted growth than the S&P 500: ~39% vs ~23% annualized return, Sharpe ~1.46 vs ~1.44, Calmar ~1.97, with diversified risk controls.

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OOS Start Date
May 9, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend following, risk-managed growth, volatility overlay, managed futures
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 39 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
DBMF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond 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.

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

The symphony is currently allocated toTIP, TMF, DBMF, XLK, NTSX, IAUandVEA. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 37.70%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 19.96%. 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.