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Symphonies
Layer 3: Bull Market (v 1.3.a) | Less VIX + VOO 60/40 | BT Oct 2011 AR 59.5 MD 16.3 V 23.4
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A symphony is an automated trading strategy — Learn more about symphonies here

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A rules-based, tech-tilted strategy: ride uptrends (mainly QQQ), buy sharp dips with leveraged funds, and hedge with Gold or short-term Treasuries when risk rises. Uses simple “heat” signals and a 60/40 VOO/BIL core to steady the ride.
NutHow it works
1) Check if the S&P 500 is in an uptrend (price above its 200‑day average). If yes, go on offense; if not, go defensive. 2) A 0–100 “heat meter” (RSI) flags extremes: >~79 = overheated; <~31 = washed out. 3) Offense: mainly hold QQQ; on selloffs, buy the most beaten‑down fund from a small list (QQQ/TQQQ/SPXL/SOXL/SHY). 4) Defense: shift to Gold (GLD) or short‑term Treasuries (SHY). Use UVXY briefly when markets look over‑heated. A simple 60/40 (VOO/BIL) sleeve adds ballast.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample results beat the S&P on risk-adjusted terms: Sharpe ~3.37 vs ~3.10, annualized return ~47.6% vs 43.1%, beta ~0.91, and drawdowns ~5.5%. Tech tilt with hedges offers higher upside and lower risk.

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OOS Start Date
Apr 30, 2025
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend following, mean reversion, rsi-based timing, volatility hedging, leveraged etfs, gold hedge, us large-cap, tech tilt
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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 toVOO, QQQandBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 47.60%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 5.49%. 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, crypto, and options.