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KMLM switcher (IRA and ROTH)
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About

A fast, tactical system: when stocks look too “hot,” it buys volatility (UVXY); after a vol pop it may hold VIXM or flip to SPXL; otherwise it buys dips in leveraged tech/semis/biotech/S&P. If no dip, a KMLM-based regime switch chooses risk‑on or defensive plays.
NutHow it works
- If many stock/sector funds look extremely “hot,” jump into UVXY to try to catch a short volatility spike. - If volatility already spiked, either hold VIXM or switch to SPXL, based on the market tone. - Else, buy dips in TECL/SOXL/SPXL/LABU. - If no dips, use KMLM vs tech to go risk‑on (TECL/SOXL/SVIX/BULZ/SPXL) or risk‑off (SQQQ/TLT).
CheckmarkValue prop
Dynamic volatility-timing with regime-switching adds diversification and hedging against spikes. But OOS results are negative vs the S&P and show large drawdowns; best as a small, risk-management sleeve, not a core equity bet.

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OOS Start Date
Aug 4, 2025
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, volatility timing, leveraged etfs, mean reversion, regime switching, risk-on/risk-off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 22 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BULZ
MicroSectors FANG & Innovation 3x Leveraged ETN
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
KMLM
KraneShares Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
Stocks
LABU
Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3X Shares
Stocks
QQQE
Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
SVIX
-1x Short VIX Futures 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.

"KMLM switcher (IRA and ROTH)" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"KMLM switcher (IRA and ROTH)" is currently allocated toTLT. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "KMLM switcher (IRA and ROTH)" has returned -10.95%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "KMLM switcher (IRA and ROTH)" is 27.96%. 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 "KMLM switcher (IRA and ROTH)", 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.