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Least fit overfit
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A rules-based, risk-on/risk-off mix. When markets are calm it leans into tech (2x Nasdaq). When choppy it shifts to Treasuries, cash-like T‑bills, staples, gold, the US dollar, and occasionally shorts long bonds—guided by volatility and simple trends.
NutHow it works
Rules watch stock/bond choppiness and recent winners. Calm stocks: buy 2x Nasdaq (QLD). Choppy: use defensive stocks (XLP), market‑neutral low‑beta (BTAL), T‑bills (SHV/SHY), gold (GLD), US dollar (UUP). Calm bonds: own long Treasuries (TLT/TMF). Jumpy: park in T‑bills/hedges. A small sleeve shorts long Treasuries (TMV) only when the selloff looks steady. Trend pieces pick among cash, dollar, commodities (DBC), and gold.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy improves risk-adjusted returns vs SPY: Sharpe ~1.43 vs 1.41, Calmar ~1.96, and drawdowns ~10% vs ~19%. Slightly lower raw return (~19.8% vs ~22.9%), but steadier, crisis-resilient growth.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.080.50.490.7
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
491.47%14.52%1.36%5.73%0.89
Least fit overfit
596.47%15.96%1.69%9.5%1.28
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$69,646.85
Regulatory Fees
$92.74
Total Slippage
$499.72
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OOS Start Date
May 19, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 2%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation,risk-on/risk-off,volatility targeting,trend/momentum,treasuries,commodities,gold,usd,defensive equities,factor (anti-beta),leveraged etfs
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.

"Least fit overfit" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Least fit overfit" is currently allocated toTIP, IEF, TMF, VTIP, UUP, DBC, HYG, SHY, LQD, SPY, QLD, IEI, GLD, TLTandXLP. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Least fit overfit" has returned 19.75%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Least fit overfit" is 10.09%. 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 "Least fit overfit", 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.