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RSI 2 GLD
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A daily-rebalanced, GLD-centered strategy using a 2-day RSI and a 200-day trend filter: buy GLD when GLD is above its long-term average and RSI2 is very low; switch to GLL if RSI2 is very high; otherwise use an inverse-volatility mix of SPY, IEF, and TLT for risk-managed diversification.
NutHow it works
- On every trading day, the strategy evaluates where to place capital among GLD (gold), GLL (inverse gold), and a risk-on/risk-off mix of SPY, IEF, and TLT. - It first checks GLD’s price against its 200-day moving average. If GLD is above that long-term price average, the strategy proceeds to near-term momentum checks on GLD. - The near-term signal uses RSI with a 2-day window on GLD. If GLD’s RSI2 is very low (below 0.25), the strategy buys or holds GLD (long gold) with a full allocation. - If GLD’s RSI2 is very high (above 98), the strategy switches to GLL (short gold) as a hedge against extreme overownership. - If none of the GLD-specific signals apply, the strategy shifts to an inverse-volatility allocation among SPY, IEF, and TLT. Volume/volatility rules use a 30-day window to weight those three assets inversely by their recent volatility, favoring the less volatile assets. - The overall design is daily-rebalanced, so positions can change every day based on the latest signals. - The approach treats GLD as the anchor and uses extreme-short-term momentum to time entries/exits, with GLL as a hedge and a diversified fixed-income/equity mix as a fallback when GLD signals aren’t triggered.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy delivers dramatically higher risk-adjusted returns than the S&P 500: ~66.6% annualized vs ~17%, max drawdown ~10% vs ~19%, Sharpe ~2.73 vs ~0.97. Gold-first with hedges and volatility-aware diversification.
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3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.120.0400.05
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
700.28%10.68%-2.02%-1.16%0.62
831.52%11.51%2.73%16.3%0.77
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$93,151.98
Regulatory Fees
$207.48
Total Slippage
$1,258.78
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OOS Start Date
Sep 29, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Gold, momentum-based, trend-following, risk-off/risk-on, volatility-weighted, daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 5 assets in total
Ticker
Type
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
GLL
ProShares UltraShort Gold
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year 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.

"RSI 2 GLD" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"RSI 2 GLD" is currently allocated toGLD. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "RSI 2 GLD" has returned 55.43%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "RSI 2 GLD" is 13.87%. 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 "RSI 2 GLD", 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.