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Symphonies
ISH PICKS - SPXL/S + S/TQQQ vs BIL + SHY w/sideways recession 2month BULL lagtime 34%AR/27%SD/30%DD, 15% threshhold
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A rules-based, risk-on/risk-off plan: ride bull runs with 3× stock index funds (SPXL/TQQQ), retreat to cash-like Treasuries (BIL/SHV/SHY) when trends weaken, with crash stops and an occasional bearish semiconductor hedge (SOXS).
NutHow it works
Goal: use leverage in clear uptrends, go cash-like in downturns. - Uptrend: put most into the stronger of SPXL (3× S&P 500) or TQQQ (3× Nasdaq‑100), chosen by a recent‑strength score (RSI: how strongly it has risen lately), plus small slices of AVGO (chips), JNJ (healthcare), PG (staples). - Down/uncertain: hold BIL/SHV/SHY (T‑bills/short Treasuries). - Safeguards: fast‑drop stop, trend checks, occasional SOXS (3× bearish semis).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample upside is strong: ~57.8% annualized vs 22.0% for the S&P, with Sharpe ~1.88 and Calmar ~7.15. Uses trend-based leverage and fast risk-off to Treasuries for superior risk-adjusted gains; expect higher drawdowns in downturns.

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OOS Start Date
Aug 8, 2025
Trading Setting
Threshold 15%
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following, tactical allocation, leveraged etfs, momentum, risk-on/risk-off, risk management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 15 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AVGO
Broadcom Inc. Common Stock
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Stocks
PG
Procter & Gamble Company
Stocks
RTX
RTX Corporation
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares
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 toAVGO, JNJ, SPXL, RTX, SHV, SOXSandPG. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 20.52%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 16.27%. 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.