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LAB Rat FTLT
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Tactical switch between 3x long or 3x short biotech using simple “heat” checks across stocks vs Treasuries, with an extra filter when the S&P 500 runs hot. Keeps a cash buffer and typically trades no more than every ~2 weeks.
NutHow it works
What it does: flips between 3x long biotech (LABU) or 3x short biotech (LABD). Uses RSI, a short‑term “hot/cold” score of recent price moves. 1) Checks if the S&P 500 (SPY) looks very hot. If yes, it also checks long‑term Treasuries (TMF). 2) Compares momentum in small‑caps (IWM) vs Treasuries (IEF). If stocks are stronger it usually goes long; if bonds are stronger it usually goes short. When SPY is very hot, the TMF check can flip this test. About 70–80% is invested (rest in cash). Trades switch no more than ~every 15 days. Uses 3x ETFs (very high risk). Tickers: LABU/LABD=3x biotech up/down; IWM=small‑caps; IEF=7–10y Treasuries; TMF=3x 20+y Treasuries; SPY=S&P 500.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~39.7% annualized returns vs SPY ~19%, with positive alpha. Allocates ~72% to 3x biotech bets and ~28% cash. Higher upside from timing signals, but expect wider drawdowns than SPY in stressed markets.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.910.920.030.17
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
278.53%13.14%-1.77%0.2%0.78
35,912.13%72.63%10%16.69%1.05
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$3,601,213.20
Regulatory Fees
$8,409.89
Total Slippage
$56,415.59
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jun 10, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Biotech, leveraged etfs, long/short, momentum, intermarket signals, tactical, market timing, risk-managed
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 6 assets in total
Ticker
Type
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
Stocks
LABD
Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bear 3X ETF
Stocks
LABU
Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury 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.

"LAB Rat FTLT" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"LAB Rat FTLT" is currently allocated toLABU. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "LAB Rat FTLT" has returned 66.63%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "LAB Rat FTLT" is 67.68%. 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 "LAB Rat FTLT", 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.