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Symphonies
Even Steven
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Monthly, rules‑based mix: 20% in the two strongest broad US index ETFs; 80% flips to bitcoin ETFs when markets surge, dividend ETFs when weak, or the best 3 of bonds and big‑cap ETFs by very recent performance.
NutHow it works
Each month, split money 20%/80%. 20% goes to the 2 strongest of SPY (S&P 500), QQQ (Nasdaq‑100), DIA (Dow 30), IWM (small caps) by last 30‑day performance. For the other 80%: if the S&P 500’s last 60 days are up >~5%, buy BITO and BTF (bitcoin futures). If the last 30 days are weak (<~1%), buy VYM and DVY (dividend stocks). Otherwise buy the top 3 of TLT/IEF/BND/AGG (bonds) and SPY/DIA/QQQ by 15‑day performance.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy keeps pace with S&P upside but with lower risk: Sharpe ~0.98 vs 0.84, drawdown ~14.5% vs ~18.8%, beta ~0.74, Calmar >1. A rules-based, momentum-driven sleeve mix adds diversification and better risk control.

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OOS Start Date
Dec 17, 2024
Trading Setting
Monthly
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation,momentum,trend-following,us equities,bonds,bitcoin,etfs
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 12 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
BITO
ProShares Bitcoin ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BTF
Valkyrie ETF Trust II CoinShares Bitcoin and Ether ETF
Stocks
DIA
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
Stocks
DVY
iShares Select Dividend ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
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.

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

"Even Steven" is currently allocated toDVY, SPY, IWMandVYM. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Even Steven" has returned 13.21%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Even Steven" is 14.55%. 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 "Even Steven", 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.