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Hello Algo World! + Gold/Cash USDU
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Daily tactical ETF rotation using trend (200‑day), momentum (RSI), bond and dollar trends, plus a TIP vs STIP “weather” check to switch among SPY/QQQ, semiconductors, tech, gold, staples, commodities, or a defensive U.S. dollar/market‑neutral mix.
NutHow it works
Rebalanced daily. First, a trend test: Is SPY (S&P 500) above its 200‑day average? If yes, it holds the hotter choice by RSI (0–100 recent‑move score) between SPY and a macro pick. If no, it goes defensive. Offense: big tech (QQQ), semiconductors (SMH), or, when a TIPS signal is strong, 2× index funds (QLD/SSO). Defense: U.S. dollar (USDU), market‑neutral (BTAL), staples (XLP), gold (GLD), or, if the dollar trend is up, commodities (PDBC/OILK/XLB/GDXJ).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: annual return 31.45% vs S&P 500 24.62%, far lower max drawdown (8.41% vs 18.76%), higher Calmar (3.74) and Sharpe (1.72). Lower beta (~0.78) and disciplined daily tactical rotation for better risk-adjusted gains.

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OOS Start Date
Oct 9, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend following, momentum, macro regime, etf rotation, multi-asset, risk-on/off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 18 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
GDXJ
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
OILK
ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil ETF
Stocks
PDBC
Invesco Actively Managed Exch-Traded Commodity Fd Tr Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
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.

"Hello Algo World! + Gold/Cash USDU" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Hello Algo World! + Gold/Cash USDU" is currently allocated toUSDUandBTAL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Hello Algo World! + Gold/Cash USDU" has returned 29.08%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Hello Algo World! + Gold/Cash USDU" is 9.69%. 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 "Hello Algo World! + Gold/Cash USDU", 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.