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Pop Bots + Adaptive Asset Allocation - l GiantSteps/BrianE l Nov 2nd 2011
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About

A signal-driven, multi-asset strategy that blends short-term momentum (RSI) with longer-term cross-asset trends to tilt among leveraged stock bets, volatility hedges, bonds, commodities, and USD exposure. It balances aggressive upside capture with hedging and diversification.
NutHow it works
- Two core layers: Pop Bots (fast, signal-driven entries) and Adaptive Asset Allocation (broader cross-asset diversification). - Pop Bots tilts to high-conviction bets among leveraged stock ETFs (e.g., SPXL, TQQQ, SOXL) or hedges (UVXY) when short-term momentum signals cross thresholds based on RSI (a simple momentum gauge). - If a Pop Bot signal fires, the system place(s) all capital into the chosen instrument (weight 100/100). If not, it passes control to Adaptive Asset Allocation. - Adaptive Asset Allocation builds a diversified mix across stocks (SPY, leveraged tech bets), bonds (SHY, TLT, TMF), commodities (DBC, JNUG), gold miners (JNUG), and USD proxies (UUP, USDU). It uses two momentum concepts: a long, cross-asset comparison (126-day cumulative returns) to identify leaders, and a short-term momentum check (RSI) to manage risk and tilt toward lower-volatility or defensive assets when needed. It also includes an “inverse volatility” rule to favor assets with lower volatility in stressed markets. - The strategy dynamically shifts among exposures rather than rebalancing on a fixed calendar. Rebalance corridor and thresholds guide how aggressively weights can change, aiming to avoid whipsaws while capturing regime shifts. - The result is a hybrid system: aggressive participation in uptrends via leveraged ETFs when conditions look favorable, tempered by hedging and diversification when risk rises. The overall objective is to improve risk-adjusted returns across different market regimes rather than simply chasing the strongest performer in any given day.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample annual return ~24% vs ~23% for the S&P, driven by adaptive multi-asset diversification and regime-aware hedging. It seeks bigger upside via selective leverage on uptrends while controlling risk, though drawdowns can be larger in downturns.
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
Max
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.590.580.080.28
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
347.16%13.14%-1.77%0.2%0.8
159,029.26%83.63%11.86%17.21%1.85
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$15,912,926.27
Regulatory Fees
$49,628.02
Total Slippage
$339,284.36
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Nov 10, 2022
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset, leveraged etfs, momentum/trend following, adaptive asset allocation, volatility hedging
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 14 assets in total
Ticker
Type
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
JNUG
Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
TMV
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
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 toUSDUandTMV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 25.96%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 30.92%. 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.