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A tactical SPY-based strategy using SPXL for upside, UVXY for volatility hedging, and BRK/B/SHV as ballast. Signals: SPY above its 7-day average favors equity tilt; extreme momentum on TQQQ (RSI > 79) tilts to UVXY. No fixed rebalancing; aims for full exposure with risk dampening via bonds and quality stock.
NutHow it works
What you’re looking at is a three-part toolkit operating mostly in SPY space, with optional leverage and hedges: - Core exposure: SPY (S&P 500) with occasional tilts to SPXL (3x SPY) when the market looks like it’s trending up. This is the main growth engine. - Volatility hedge/tilt: UVXY (volatility futures) can be placed if a momentum signal on a related technology-leveraged ETF becomes extreme (RSI on TQQQ above the high threshold). This is meant to profit from or protect against sudden volatility spikes. - Cash/bond ballast and quality equity: BRK/B (Berkshire Hathaway Class B) and SHV (short-term bonds) act as ballast to dampen risk, while SPY remains in the mix to retain market exposure. Signals driving the shifts: - Trend signal: Check if SPY’s current price is above its 7-day moving average. If yes, lean into SPY/SPXL (more equity upside). - Momentum/volatility signal: Look at RSI (a momentum gauge) of TQQQ over a 10-day window. If it’s above 79, tilt toward UVXY to hedge against flips in volatility. - If neither signal fires, maintain a conservative mix with BRK/B and SHV for stability. Rebalance approach: The plan specifies a 0.2 corridor, but says rebalance = none, meaning changes aren’t triggered by a fixed schedule—only by the signals above when you do adjust allocations. What you actually own when you invest: - SPY: S&P 500 exposure (broad U.S. stock market). - SPXL: 3x leveraged SPY exposure (higher risk/higher potential gains when trending up). - UVXY: A volatility-focused ETF (higher risk, intended for volatility spikes). - BRK/B: Berkshire Hathaway stock (quality, large-cap exposure). - SHV: Short-term U.S. Treasuries (carshed cash-like safety). Overall, it’s a tactical plan that tries to ride up in a rising market with leverage, guard against volatility shocks, and keep some ballast in bonds and blue-chip stock.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy delivers stronger risk-adjusted results than the S&P 500: Calmar ~3.05 and max drawdown ~3.88% vs ~5.07% for SPY, with hedges and ballast that dampen risk while still capturing upside when signals align.

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OOS Start Date
Jul 19, 2025
Trading Setting
Threshold 20%
Type
Stocks
Category
Equities, leverage, volatility, trend-following, tactical asset allocation, short-term bonds
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 5 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BRK/B
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Class B
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures 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 toSHV, SPYandBRK/B. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 3.21%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 5.70%. 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.