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KMLM switcher (single pops)| BT 4/13/22
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About

A high-risk, single-position tactical rotation around KMLM, using RSI/momentum signals to flip between volatility hedges (UVXY/SVIX) and aggressive leveraged bets on tech and managed-futures (TECL, SOXL, SPXL, KMLM), with a Long/Short Rotator module for hedging. No daily rebalance; one winner at a time.
NutHow it works
- It is a single-position, non-rebalancing system. When a signal fires, you allocate all capital to the chosen asset (100/100) and stay there until another signal triggers a switch. The corridor width of 0.1 keeps changes relatively conservative given the high-risk toolkit. - The decision tree mainly uses momentum signals (relative strength indexes) on a set of market proxies to decide which engine to run. If a short-term momentum gauge on a market proxy (like QQQE) is very high (RSI above roughly 79), the system moves into UVXY (volatility exposure) as a hedge against a potential spike in volatility or a sharp move. - If those UVXY-triggering conditions aren’t met, the tree evaluates other assets in a nested fashion (VTV, VOX, TECL, TQQQ, SOXL, SPXL, XLP, etc.) to determine the best next engine. The exact path is a long chain of if-else statements, but the intent is to favor either volatility hedges or aggressive tech/beta bets depending on momentum signals. - A dedicated Long/Short Rotator subgroup rotates among a broader mix of assets (TMV, TMF, SVXY, VIXM, FTLS, KMLM, UUP) using a volatility/return screen (standard-deviation-return over a short window) to assemble a small, risk-managed subset. This module adds a hedge/tilt within the overall strategy and provides more nuance beyond a single engine. - The assets involved include: UVXY (volatility leverager), SVIX (inverse to VIX futures), SVXY (inverse VIX futures), TECL and SOXL (leveraged tech exposure), SPXL (leveraged S&P 500), TQQQ (another leveraged tech proxy), SPXL-like names, UUP (usd), TMV/TMF (bonds), FTLS (long/short equity), and KMLM (the main managed-futures exposure around which the switcher is framed). The goal is to exploit trends in tech, manage risk with volatility hedges, and occasionally tilt toward a managed-futures feel via KMLM, all through a tightly controlled, single-position framework rather than a diversified, multi-asset sleeve.
CheckmarkValue prop
One-position, momentum-driven rotation around KMLM that bets on strong trends (tech/leverage) and hedges with volatility tools. Out-of-sample: ~46.6% annualized return, ~0.92 Sharpe, 1.69 Calmar, and ~27.5% max drawdown—aiming to beat the S&P with disciplined risk.
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YTD
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
1.51.380.150.39
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
59.47%12.7%-1.77%0.2%0.77
34,008.11%345.31%3.57%8.62%2.73
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$3,410,811.38
Regulatory Fees
$10,524.23
Total Slippage
$69,182.49
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Oct 13, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, leveraged/inverse etfs, volatility hedges, momentum/rsi signals, single-position rotation, kmlm-driven strategy
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 23 assets in total
Ticker
Type
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
FTLS
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
Stocks
KMLM
KraneShares Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
Stocks
QQQE
Direxion Shares ETF Trust Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SVIX
-1x Short VIX Futures ETF
Stocks
SVXY
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x 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 toUUP, FTLSandKMLM. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 60.31%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 27.51%. 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.