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Symphonies
Emerging Markets with a Bond Hedge
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A simple monthly momentum switch: compare 3‑month performance of MDY, EFA, EEM, and TLT, then put 100% into the top performer. It aims to ride global stock trends and rotate to long Treasuries when stocks cool.
NutHow it works
Once a month, it checks which of four funds did best over the last ~3 months, then buys only that one for the next month. The choices are: MDY (US mid-size stocks), EFA (developed markets outside the US), EEM (emerging markets), and TLT (long-term US Treasury bonds). If stocks lag, TLT often wins.
CheckmarkValue prop
Monthly global momentum rotation (MDY/EFA/EEM/TLT) with a built-in Treasuries hedge. Out-of-sample: modest risk-adjusted return (Sharpe ~0.10) and lower market beta (~0.71). A transparent diversifier to complement, not replace, the S&P 500.

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OOS Start Date
Feb 13, 2022
Trading Setting
Monthly
Type
Stocks
Category
Momentum rotation, global multi-asset, etfs, emerging markets, treasuries, international equities, us mid-caps
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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.

"Emerging Markets with a Bond Hedge" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Emerging Markets with a Bond Hedge" is currently allocated toEEM. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Emerging Markets with a Bond Hedge" has returned 0.27%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Emerging Markets with a Bond Hedge" is 29.81%. 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 "Emerging Markets with a Bond Hedge", 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.