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Symphonies
PURE CASH PLUS
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About

Mostly cash‑like bonds with a small sleeve that turns on only at extremes: buy VIX when markets are too hot, buy 3x tech when too cold, otherwise sit in cash‑like funds (and occasionally gold/commodities). Rebalanced daily.
NutHow it works
About 75% stays in ultra‑short, “cash‑like” bond ETFs (PULS, BIL, GSY). The other ~25% is tactical and rebalances daily using RSI—a 0–100 heat meter of recent price moves (high=overheated, low=washed‑out). When markets look too hot, it buys VIX funds (VXX/UVIX/VIXY) that jump if stocks fall. When they look too cold, it buys small slices of 3x tech (TQQQ/SOXL/TECL/FNGU). If neither, it sits in cash‑like funds or sometimes gold/silver/commodities.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy cuts drawdowns to about 1.1% vs SPY's ~5%, while delivering superb risk-adjusted returns (Calmar ~10.9) and low beta. It offers steadier gains and stronger downside protection than the S&P 500.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.060.690.40.63
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
20.55%28.13%1.36%5.73%1.28
PURE CASH PLUS
18.49%25.23%2.79%4.21%1.09
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$11,848.92
Regulatory Fees
$3.72
Total Slippage
$17.32
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OOS Start Date
Jun 24, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Cash-plus, tactical timing, volatility hedge, rsi-based, leveraged etfs, commodities, tech/biotech/energy/financials exposure
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.

"PURE CASH PLUS" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"PURE CASH PLUS" is currently allocated toPULS, GSYandBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "PURE CASH PLUS" has returned 11.50%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "PURE CASH PLUS" is 1.06%. 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 "PURE CASH PLUS", 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.