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Symphonies
RSI VIX Frontrunner | UVXY/VIXY + Cash/Berkshire (29/6) 19 STD since 2011
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About

Daily, it watches for overbought markets. When things look too hot, it shifts into VIX‑linked ETFs (VIXY/UVXY) to catch a volatility pop, sometimes mixed with T‑bill cash. If no signal, it parks in Berkshire Hathaway.
NutHow it works
Each day it checks a short‑term “hotness” score (RSI) on big indexes/sectors (SPY, QQQ, Tech, Value, etc.). If any look very hot (~80+), it expects a pullback and buys VIX funds that rise when fear jumps (VIXY or faster UVXY). If signals are milder, it blends with T‑bill cash (BIL). If nothing’s hot, it holds Berkshire Hathaway (BRK).
CheckmarkValue prop
An overlay strategy that hedges overheating markets with VIX ETFs and cash, reducing downside risk vs SPY. OOS max drawdown ~2.6% vs SPY ~5.1%, offering capital protection and diversification when the market turns, though returns may lag.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.29-0.180.02-0.16
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
581.01%14.49%-1.77%0.2%0.9
RSI VIX Frontrunner | UVXY/VIXY + Cash/Berkshire (29/6) 19 STD since 2011
3,026.83%27.48%—1.16%1.33
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$312,683.29
Regulatory Fees
$556.77
Total Slippage
$3,690.96
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OOS Start Date
Jul 26, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Volatility timing, rsi trigger, vix etfs, tactical allocation, daily rebalance, cash overlay
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 11 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BRK/A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VIXY
ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VOX
Vanguard Communication Services ETF
Stocks
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
Stocks
XLF
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR 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 holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 1.72%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 2.56%. 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.