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A rule-based, momentum/trend-driven, multi-asset portfolio using leveraged tech/bull/bear ETFs plus hedges and defensive assets to seek upside while buffering drawdowns; it selects 2–5 assets with weights from a broad universe based on short- and long-term signals and risk checks.
NutHow it works
Here's the plain-language view of the logic: - The model starts with a cash baseline and then tries to fill a 2–5 asset portfolio from a big pool of ETFs and leveraged ETFs. - It uses short-term momentum signals (like RSI over the last 10 days) and recent performance (cumulative return over a few days) to rank candidates. - It also checks longer-term trend signals (longer moving averages, e.g., 210-day vs 360-day, and price vs moving averages) to decide if the market is in an uptrend or downtrend. If the trend looks strong, it leans into leveraged bets on tech and related sectors (TECL, TQQQ, SOXL) or other top performers; if the trend looks weak, it shifts toward hedges and defense. - The universe is split into core growth/tech exposure and defense/hedge exposure. Depending on the signals, the system will pick a small number of assets from each bucket and assign weights that sum to 100%. Some branches overweight a single asset (e.g., ~70–100%), while others allocate smaller slices to several assets (e.g., 73/27 split, or 2–5 assets with balanced shares). - Risk controls are baked in via standard deviation/volatility screens, drawdown considerations, and limits on how many hedges or defensive assets get chosen at once. - In practice, if conditions flip (momentum deteriorates, or volatility rises), the model can shift from aggressive tech bets to hedges like SPXS (bear S&P 500), SQQQ (bear QQQ), UVXY (volatility-related), UUP (dollar strength), or safe assets like GLD (gold) and TLT (treasuries). - There is no explicit fixed rebalancing frequency stated; instead, decisions are signal-driven, with weights recalculated as conditions change. The result is a dynamic, trend- and momentum-following mix of 2–5 positions that aims for strong upside when tech/momentum are leadership while providing defense when market conditions deteriorate.
CheckmarkValue prop
Higher potential upside: OOS annualized return ≈29% vs SPY ≈23%, driven by momentum-based leveraged tech bets and hedges. Dynamic, risk-controlled allocations seek bigger gains with downside protection—bear markets may hit harder.

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OOS Start Date
Sep 28, 2022
Trading Setting
Threshold 25%
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset momentum, leveraged etfs, rule-based tactical allocation, hedging and defense buckets
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 26 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
Stocks
EFA
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Stocks
EPI
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund ETF
Stocks
EWZ
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
INDL
Direxion Daily MSCI India Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
KO
Coca-Cola Company
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 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.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toEPIandEFA. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 20.33%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 61.33%. 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 the symphony, 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.