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Energy XLE
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A daily rebalanced, single-asset momentum picker among ERX (2x long energy), DUG (2x inverse energy), and XLE (energy ETF). It uses short-term relative RSI signals against XLE: buy ERX if RSI(ERX vs XLE, 10) < 15; else buy DUG if RSI(DUG vs XLE, 10) > 75; otherwise hold XLE.
NutHow it works
- What you’re investing in: ERX (2x long energy), DUG (2x inverse energy), or XLE (energy ETF). - How signals work: Each day the strategy measures momentum using RSI, but in a relative form against XLE. It looks back over the last 10 trading days. - Decision rules: 1) If RSI(ERX relative to XLE, 10-day window) is below 15, buy ERX (go all-in on the levered long energy bet). 2) Else, if RSI(DUG relative to XLE, 10-day window) is above 75, buy DUG (go all-in on the levered inverse energy bet). 3) If neither condition is true, hold XLE (the broad energy exposure). - Allocation: 100% of capital goes into whichever asset is selected each day (the WT-CASH-EQUAL and Group structure imply one asset at a time). Rebalancing happens daily. - Why RSI here: RSI is a momentum indicator. A very low RSI relative to XLE suggests ERX is underperforming or oversold relative to XLE, which the rule treats as a setup to buy ERX. A very high RSI for DUG relative to XLE suggests DUG is booming relative to XLE, which the rule treats as a signal to buy DUG. - What it means for you: If the market shows extreme momentum in favor of the levered long energy, you ride ERX. If energy is fading rapidly (and DUG is catching momentum in the inverse-energy space), you switch to DUG. Otherwise you stay with XLE. Daily rebalancing and leverage imply higher risk and potential higher rewards, with performance highly sensitive to short-term energy moves and the chosen RSI thresholds.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample annualized return ~19.3%, lower beta ~0.74, and ~19% max drawdown with Calmar ~1.03 and Sharpe ~0.87. A daily RSI-driven energy momentum strategy aims for higher risk-adjusted gains vs. the S&P by tactically switching ERX/DUG/XLE.

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OOS Start Date
Jun 24, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Energy, leveraged etfs, momentum, relative strength, tactical allocation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 3 assets in total
Ticker
Type
DUG
ProShares UltraShort Energy
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
XLE
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR 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.

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

"Energy XLE" is currently allocated toXLE. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Energy XLE" has returned 23.14%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Energy XLE" is 18.79%. 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 "Energy XLE", 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.