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KMLM sorter V3 - (Longer BT, STD instead of CR)
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A dense, backtest-driven rotation system centered on KMLM, using RSI and other momentum/volatility metrics to pick 1 asset (often UVXY or KMLM-family or tech-levered ETFs) and rotate through hedges, with many variant branches and notes on backtest performance.
NutHow it works
This is a dense, branching rule-set that scans a big pool of ETFs (KMLM, UVXY, TECL, SOXL, SVIX, UUP, VIXM, TLT, BND and others, including niche vehicles like FNGU and QQQ-related funds). Each branch applies momentum-like tests (RSI thresholds, moving averages) and sometimes risk measures (standard deviation, cumulative return) to choose which asset to own. In many branches the rule ends up allocating 100% of cash to a single instrument, effectively yielding a one-asset-at-a-time rotated strategy. The branches with names like “Longer BT” and “STD instead of CR” reflect backtest variants that favor longer backtests and standard-deviation style ranking over correlation-based criteria. A frequent pattern is to search a small set (e.g., TECL, SOXL, SVIX, etc.), sort by RSI or volatility, then pick the top or bottom one and assign full weight (100/100) to it, sometimes layering hedges or switching into volatility/long-short blends when risk signals fire. The strategy explicitly references KMLM as a core or switchable exposure and often layers hedges through UVXY and other VIX-related instruments. The user-facing interpretation is that this is a sophisticated, backtest-informed rotation system aimed at leveraging momentum and volatility patterns, with a strong emphasis on KMLM and a broad volatility/tilt toolbox. The complexity means it requires careful understanding and testing before real-money use, and the many variant branches suggest different risk/return profiles depending on which path is activated at a given time.
CheckmarkValue prop
Dynamic rotation across momentum and volatility ETFs diversifies risk and targets upside beyond the S&P. About 35% OOS annualized return with a Calmar ~0.89 offers potential alpha and volatility hedges, complementing a pure S&P core.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.351.420.080.28
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
28.99%31.54%-1.77%0.2%2.23
66.11%72.72%9.85%-4.91%1.18
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$16,610.93
Regulatory Fees
$56.60
Total Slippage
$342.77
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OOS Start Date
Jul 22, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset rotation, volatility hedging, futures/long-short, backtest-driven
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 50 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
FNGU
MicroSectors FANG+ 3x Leveraged ETNs due February 17, 2045
Stocks
FTLS
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 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 toTZA. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 76.62%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 37.68%. 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.