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Monthly Cockroach
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A monthly, rules‑based “cockroach” portfolio. It buys stocks when they’re trending (sometimes using 3x funds), shifts defensive when they’re not, rotates through bonds by trend and stability, and runs a managed‑futures‑style sleeve that can go long or short commodities, currencies, rates, and stocks.
NutHow it works
Monthly checkup. It splits money into: (1) Stocks: buy broad markets (SPY/QQQ/Dow/Small/EM/intl). If price is above its recent average, use the normal fund (or a 3x version); if not, shift to a defensive fund (e.g., BTAL) or the unlevered version. (2) Bonds: rotate among T‑bills, core bonds, or long Treasuries, preferring steadier choices. (3) A managed‑futures‑style sleeve that trend‑follows oil, gas, metals, gold, ags, the US dollar, Treasuries, and even the S&P—going long when rising and using inverse funds when falling. (4) A small income slice (covered‑call ETFs).

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OOS Start Date
Jun 29, 2023
Trading Setting
Monthly
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset, trend-following, tactical allocation, managed futures, risk-managed, inflation/deflation hedges, income
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.

"Monthly Cockroach" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Monthly Cockroach" holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

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The maximum drawdown for "Monthly Cockroach" is varies based on market conditions. 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 "Monthly Cockroach", 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.