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DBO Momentum
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A daily, two-asset rotation strategy that goes long DBO (oil futures fund) when oil shows a bullish trend and momentum; otherwise it moves to SHV (short-term U.S. Treasuries) for defense. It uses a 50/200-day trend filter and a short-term momentum check (around 20 days) to decide which asset to hold.
NutHow it works
- Every day the portfolio is reviewed and rebalanced. It doesn’t mix assets; it chooses one primary holding at a time (full weight to either DBO or SHV). - Trend filter: The system first checks whether DBO is in an uptrend, defined by the 50-day moving average of DBO’s price being at least as high as the 200-day moving average. If this is not true, the strategy assigns 100% to SHV (defensive position). - Momentum check (only if the trend is positive): If the trend is up, the strategy then tests momentum for DBO using shorter-term indicators (a 20-day window is involved) and a cumulative-return measure. If these momentum signals meet their thresholds, the strategy holds DBO with 100% weight. - If momentum signals fail even though the trend is up, the strategy defaults to SHV with 100% weight. - The result is a simple, binary rotation: DBO when oil shows a positive trend and strong momentum; SHV otherwise. The daily rebalance means the position can switch every day based on these signals. - Risks to note: DBO is oil-futures-based and can be volatile; SHV provides safety but will underperform in strong stock or commodity rallies. The approach has no explicit diversification beyond the two assets and relies on a couple of technical signals rather than fundamentals.
CheckmarkValue prop
A low-beta, defensive rotation that kept out-of-sample drawdowns modest (6.6% vs S&P 18.8%) with far lower risk, acting as a portfolio stabilizer. Note: out-of-sample returns are negative, so use as diversification, not core growth.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.080.0300.04
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
527.61%10.52%-2.02%-1.16%0.6
316.28%8.07%40.2%41.03%0.65
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$41,628.20
Regulatory Fees
$135.55
Total Slippage
$777.25
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OOS Start Date
Jan 5, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Momentum, trend-following, oil futures, rotation, daily rebalance, defensive allocation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 2 assets in total
Ticker
Type
DBO
Invesco DB Oil Fund
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 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.

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

"DBO Momentum" is currently allocated toDBO. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "DBO Momentum" has returned 15.47%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "DBO Momentum" is 6.62%. 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 "DBO Momentum", 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.