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GLP1 ETF Fixed
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A simple GLP-1 stock strategy: among LLY and NVO, pick the calmer one based on 10-day volatility and invest 100% in that single stock; no automatic rebalancing.
NutHow it works
- You’re investing in GLP-1 drug stocks, not an ETF in the strict sense. - The two candidates are LLY (Eli Lilly) and NVO (Novo Nordisk ADR). - The rule looks at the last 10 trading days and measures how much the price moved each day (volatility). - It picks the stock with the smallest volatility (the calmest mover) and puts 100% of the allocation into that one. - Rebalancing is not performed automatically (rebalance: none). The 0.1 corridor width is noted but not acted upon since there is no automatic rebalance. - Result: a simple, fixed exposure to GLP-1 drugs via either LLY or NVO, depending on which has been less volatile recently. - Quick context: GLP-1 drugs include medications like diabetes treatments; LLY and Novo Nordisk are two major players in that space. LLY is a US company; NVO is a Danish company (ADR trades in USD). - Risks: concentration risk (only two names considered); potential currency risk for NVO; volatility-based signals can mislead during sudden market moves; no automatic protection if the calm stock stops being the calm stock. - In short: a minimalistic, single-stock GLP-1 exposure chosen by recent price stability, with no automatic drift into other assets.
CheckmarkValue prop
Focused GLP-1 pick with strong out-of-sample results: ~33.8% annualized return vs ~17% for the S&P, Sharpe ~0.95, Calmar ~1.40, and a simple rule that buys the calmer stock (LLY vs NVO). Simplicity with outsized upside.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.140.590.160.4
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
2,360.71%10.5%-1.77%0.2%0.62
23,668.99%18.59%-10.2%1.57%0.76
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$2,376,899.20
Regulatory Fees
$7,122.07
Total Slippage
$40,936.62
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OOS Start Date
Sep 19, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Equities, glp-1 stocks, volatility-based selection, single-asset, fixed-allocation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 2 assets in total
Ticker
Type
LLY
Eli Lilly & Co.
Stocks
NVO
Novo-Nordisk A/S
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.

"GLP1 ETF Fixed" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"GLP1 ETF Fixed" is currently allocated toLLY. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "GLP1 ETF Fixed" has returned 26.20%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "GLP1 ETF Fixed" is 24.10%. 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 "GLP1 ETF Fixed", 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.