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About

A dynamic, multi-asset, regime-switching strategy that blends levered equity bets (e.g., SPXL, TQQQ) with hedges (SQQQ, SVXY, UVXY, VIXY), gold/dollar proxies, and bonds. It uses momentum and volatility cues (RSI, moving averages) to tilt between risk-on levered long exposure and risk-off hedges, aiming to grow in uptrends while limiting losses in downturns.
NutHow it works
What it does in plain language: - It starts with SPY as the core long exposure (the broad market). It also layers leverage (e.g., 3x exposures) and adds other equity tilt options like QQQ and XLK when conditions look favorable. - It constantly tests market momentum and volatility using simple rules: RSI (a momentum gauge that compares recent gains vs losses), moving averages (price vs longer-term trends), and price relative to a moving average. If these tests say the trend is strong, it adds more levered equity bets; if tests say risk is rising or trends weaken, it shifts to hedges and safer assets. - It uses multiple hedging and risk-reduction tools: inverse/leveraged hedges (e.g., SQQQ, SVXY, UVXY, VIXY), gold and dollar proxies (GLD/UGL, UUP), and bond exposure (BND, SHY, IEF, TLT, TMF/TMV). These are not all used at once; they are selected and weighted based on momentum/volatility signals. - The strategy distributes capital across several blocks (groups) with different exposure goals (core long, hedges, bonds, volatility checks, etc.), with weights that determine how much of the portfolio each block controls. Some blocks focus on short-term momentum (RSI over 10 days, 20 days, etc.), others on longer-term momentum (60–135 day windows). - There are regime overlays like a “Bear Market Strategy” that tilt toward defensive or inverse-like assets when signals are weak (e.g., RSI lows or price under a moving average). There are also specialized modules with names like “Vix RSI Check” or “Bond Mid-term” that adjust hedges based on volatility and bond signals. - Overall, the engine aims to chase upside via leveraged equity bets when the market looks healthy, and to protect against downside with hedges and bonds when risk is elevated. This is a dynamic, signal-driven approach rather than a fixed, buy-and-hold allocation. - Important reminder: because it uses leverage and a broad set of hedges with short lookbacks, it can be sensitive to sudden regime shifts and may incur higher turnover and drawdowns in choppy markets. It requires careful risk controls and understanding of the leverage/hedge instruments involved.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, the strategy targets ~24.8% annualized return vs SPY’s ~18.7%, with lower drawdown (~17.6% vs ~18.8%) and higher Calmar (~1.41). It dynamically shifts between levered longs and hedges to chase upside while limiting losses.
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YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.480.670.230.48
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
65.25%13.88%-1.77%0.2%0.83
735.08%73.17%-0.27%2.3%2.4
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$83,507.66
Regulatory Fees
$281.52
Total Slippage
$1,747.57
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Aug 15, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged equities, momentum, regime-switching, hedging, multi-asset, volatility
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 49 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGQ
ProShares Ultra Silver
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
DOG
ProShares Short Dow30
Stocks
EDZ
Direxion Daily MSCI Emerging Markets Bear 3X ETF
Stocks
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
Stocks
EEV
ProShares Trust UltraShort MSCI Emerging Markets
Stocks
ERY
Direxion Daily Energy Bear 2X 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, SHY, SPXL, SPY, SPXU, UGL, BTAL, TQQQ, SHV, SQQQ, XLPandBND. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 21.28%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 17.58%. 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.