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Symphonies
Japan Kicker
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Rules-based switcher for Japan: ride uptrends with 2x EZJ, use unlevered JPXN in milder conditions, and park in T‑bills (BIL) when prices look too hot or weak. Signals use moving averages and a short‑term “hot/cold” gauge (RSI).
NutHow it works
It switches among three funds using simple rules. RSI = 0–100 short‑term “hot/cold” gauge (>70 hot, <30 cold). Funds: JPXN = Japan stocks; EZJ = 2x Japan; BIL = T‑bills; SHY = short US Treasuries (signal only). - If Japan (JPXN) is above its 200‑day average: hold EZJ, unless EZJ is very hot (RSI>79) → BIL. - Else: if EZJ is very cold (RSI<31) → EZJ. Otherwise, if JPXN>20‑day average: hold JPXN unless hot (RSI>70) → BIL. If short‑term weak, buy JPXN only when it looks more washed‑out than SHY; else BIL.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: 23.61% return vs 21.89% for the S&P, using a rules-based trend/RSI system that leverages EZJ in uptrends and parks in BIL to cap risk. Diversified Japan exposure with risk controls; higher drawdown vs the S&P.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
-0.031.090.380.62
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
911.94%15.01%2.19%5.01%0.9
Japan Kicker
326.23%9.15%13.23%18.4%0.44
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$42,623.13
Regulatory Fees
$244.35
Total Slippage
$1,510.63
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OOS Start Date
Jan 12, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following, tactical allocation, japan equities, leveraged etf, rsi, moving averages, risk management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 4 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
EZJ
ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan
Stocks
JPXN
iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF
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.

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

"Japan Kicker" is currently allocated toEZJ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Japan Kicker" has returned 23.61%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Japan Kicker" is 32.25%. 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.

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