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A two‑sleeve, rules‑based ETF mix that goes pro‑risk in uptrends and shifts to hedges when markets weaken, with a tech‑bounce override when QQQ is short‑term oversold.
NutHow it works
Two sleeves run in parallel. Sleeve A: If SCHD (US dividend stocks) beats SJB (short junk bonds) on 1‑month average return, hold RSP (equal‑weight S&P 500)+SCHD. Else, if QQQ is oversold (RSI10<30 = sharp short‑term drop), buy XLK (tech); otherwise hold BTAL (anti‑beta)+SJB. Sleeve B: If SPY’s 8‑day avg is above its 200‑day (uptrend), hold SPLV (low‑vol stocks)+SSO (2× S&P 500). Else use the same oversold tech bounce; if not oversold, hold UGL (2× gold)+XLE (energy).
CheckmarkValue prop
Two-sleeve hedged strategy delivers strong risk-adjusted performance with lower downside: oos Sharpe ~1.16, Calmar ~1.41, max drawdown 12.7% vs S&P 18.8%, while preserving upside.

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OOS Start Date
Jul 27, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend, momentum, mean‑reversion, risk‑on/risk‑off, etfs, multi‑asset, hedged
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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 toRSP, SSO, SCHDandSPLV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 17.97%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 12.71%. 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.