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Symphonies
Manhattan Spiced with Stocks | BT 03Nov2016
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About

A tactical, rules‑based strategy that goes on offense in strong markets (favoring tech/semis momentum and leveraged ETFs) and rotates to defense when risk rises (Treasuries, dollar, gold, or inverse/volatility funds). Uses trend and RSI to time dips and rips.
NutHow it works
It’s an offense/defense switch. First, is the S&P 500 (SPY) in a long‑term uptrend? If yes, it rides the strongest areas (often tech/semis) using momentum lists and leveraged funds (TQQQ, SOXL, UPRO, TECL). If prices look “too hot,” it hedges with volatility (UVXY/VIXY) or inverse funds (SQQQ/SOXS). If the trend weakens, it shifts to Treasuries (TMF if rates fall, TMV if rise), dollar (UUP), gold (GLD), staples (XLP), or cash‑like bonds (BSV). It times “dips” and “rips” with RSI, a 0–100 speedometer of recent buying vs selling.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: this strategy seeks stronger upside in tech/semis with leverage on rising markets, and risk-off defense when needed. OOS return ~40.9%/yr, Calmar ~0.83, Sharpe ~0.79 vs SPY. Higher drawdowns may occur in stressed periods.
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www.composer.trade
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
3.280.450.010.09
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
279.75%15.86%1.36%5.73%0.89
Manhattan Spiced with Stocks | BT 03Nov2016
44,657,827,701,742.83%1,829.15%-15.11%20.58%3.68
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$4,465,782,770,184,283.00
Regulatory Fees
$12,024,190,069.66
Total Slippage
$13,478,421,026.03
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Dec 9, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 29.2%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend following, momentum, leveraged/inverse etfs, volatility hedging, macro regime, risk-on/risk-off
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 toAEHR, ONandAA. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 40.85%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 48.94%. 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.