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Symphonies
$RB Simple 20d BND vs 60d SH | VXX edition (no k1)
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A symphony is an automated trading strategy — Learn more about symphonies here

About

A dynamic, rule-based strategy that scales into equities on momentum signals and hedges volatility with VIX futures and short-term Treasuries to manage risk.
NutHow it works
A rule-based 'scale-in' system that gradually adds stock exposure when short-term momentum looks favorable and hedges risk with VIX futures (VXX) and short-term Treasuries (BIL) when volatility or weakness appears. It watches several ETFs (SPY, QQQ, XLP, XLF, RETL, VOX, etc.) using 10-day RSI signals and moving-average tests to decide whether to stay long, rotate to hedged positions, or lever up with growth ETFs (TECL, SPXL, TQQQ).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample annualized return ~39.8% vs SPY ~17.1%, driven by disciplined momentum scaling with volatility hedges (VIX futures, T-bills). Higher upside potential and risk controls; watch for larger drawdowns in volatile regimes.

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OOS Start Date
Jul 17, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Dynamic hedging, rsi momentum, scale-in equity exposure, multi-asset, volatility hedging
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 16 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
RETL
Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x 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 toBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 30.98%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 50.50%. 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.