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A diversified, rules-based, multi-asset portfolio that rebalances daily across hedges, bonds, equities, and alternative ideas. It uses momentum/mean-reversion signals and volatility overlays to decide which assets to own or hedge, aiming for smoother returns and controlled risk through an MPT-driven rebalancing process.
NutHow it works
Think of the strategy as a big cake cut into many slices. Each slice is a theme (hedges, bonds, stocks, gold, energy, etc.), and within each slice there are sub-slices that use rules like: is momentum rising (price vs. moving average), is volatility high, is a given ETF showing strength versus its own price history. The system tests many conditions, each using simple math (for example, “RSI of TMF is above 32” or “TMF price is above its 50-day moving average”). If the conditions are met, cash is allocated to that ETF or to a related group; if not, cash stays or moves to other blocks. The blocks are then combined and optimized so the overall risk of the portfolio matches a target while aiming for higher expected return. The process is repeated daily, so the mix shifts with changing market regimes (bullish, bearish, volatile, or stable). The inclusion of UVXY/SVXY (volatility hedges) and levered treasury funds (TMF/TMV) helps protect against big market drops and potential inflation/deflation shocks. The strategy also includes international, commodity, and bond overlays. Importantly, it’s not trying to predict the exact top or bottom of the market; it’s trying to adapt exposures as signals change, using a structured framework rather than intuition or a single indicator. The appearance of less-common ETFs like KMLM is simply part of broadening diversification beyond the most famous tickers you know (AAPL, GOOG, TSLA).
CheckmarkValue prop
Diversified, rules-based strategy with daily rebalancing across hedges, bonds, equities, and commodities. Lower market beta (~0.84) and built-in risk controls aim to smooth volatility and diversify risk, complementing SPY with disciplined risk management.
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
Max
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
1.040.20.020.14
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
153.76%14.91%-2.02%-1.16%0.8
100,089.12%180.37%-0.57%1.97%3.76
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$10,018,912.03
Regulatory Fees
$38,718.26
Total Slippage
$254,519.01
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Oct 24, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Hedged multi-asset, momentum/mean-reversion, volatility overlays, macro/alternative tilts, daily rebalancing
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 125 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
AGQ
ProShares Ultra Silver
Stocks
AIA
iShares Asia 50 ETF
Stocks
BGX
Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BOIL
ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
BWZ
SPDR Bloomberg Short Term International Treasury Bond 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 toILCG, DBMF, BTAL, SHV, XLE, EDC, SH, DUG, TMV, BIL, ERY, BNDandPSQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 11.83%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 27.56%. 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.