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Safe Dips/Rips l 10 Jan 2011
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A momentum-driven, multi-asset strategy that mixes tech/broad-market exposure with volatility hedges. It uses 10-day RSI signals to rotate among core ETFs (QQQ, XLK, VOOG, SPY) and selective leveraged/alternative exposures (TECL, SPXL, UVXY, VIXY, VIXM), adding hedges when risk rises and avoiding fixed rebalances.
NutHow it works
- The strategy watches several big ETFs that cover the market, especially tech-heavy or growth-focused areas (QQQ, XLK, VOOG, SPY). It uses a simple momentum signal: a 10-day RSI (a speed/magnitude measure of recent performance) to judge whether an asset is overbought (too strong) or not. If signals are very strong (high RSI on a base ETF), it may tilt toward hedges to dampen risk. - When a core group hits certain high RSI thresholds, the system can add hedges that profit from rising market volatility (UVXY, VIXY, VIXM) in small to moderate weights (often around 15% in the hedges when active). This is intended to protect against sharp pullbacks while not crushing upside when markets are calm. - Simultaneously, the model can rotate among different core exposures (for example TECL or SPXL to tilt toward leveraged tech or broad-market upside, or BSV to add a short-duration bond ballast). The rotation within each group is guided by a “top” or “bottom” selection, which means the system may pick the strongest or weakest momentum within a group based on the same 10-day RSI logic or related ranking. - There is a nesting of decisions: the strategy first tests a base asset (QQQ), then, if certain thresholds are met, tests a hedging path (VIX-related ETFs) or a leverage path (TECL/SPXL) within the larger group (QQQ, XLK, VOOG, SPY). - Weights are typically modest for hedges (e.g., around 15%) and core exposure weights vary by branch; some branches show 0% to a hedge in that exact path, indicating conditional activation rather than always-on hedging. - Rebalancing is indicated as none, meaning the strategy doesn’t automatically rebalance on a fixed schedule; it relies on the occurrence of signals to alter positions. - The overall intent is to chase upside in strong, momentum-driven markets while using volatility-based hedges to reduce risk during spikes in volatility or when momentum becomes extreme. - Finally, the backtest-like metadata (sparkgraph URL, color, rebalance corridor) suggests an evaluative framework rather than a purely static allocation.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this momentum-driven, multi-asset strategy delivers about 33.7% annualized return versus 22.6% for the S&P, with a Calmar of ~1.43—strong risk-adjusted upside. RSI-driven rotations plus hedges target rallies while dampening risk.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.380.30.030.17
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
603.28%14.54%-2.02%-1.16%0.89
26,852.3%47.61%0.26%12.71%1.46
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$2,695,229.96
Regulatory Fees
$6,941.69
Total Slippage
$44,405.46
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
May 30, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Risk-managed equity, tactical rotation, volatility hedging, multi-asset
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 12 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SVXY
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VIXM
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VIXY
ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures 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.

"Safe Dips/Rips l 10 Jan 2011" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Safe Dips/Rips l 10 Jan 2011" is currently allocated toBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Safe Dips/Rips l 10 Jan 2011" has returned 37.50%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Safe Dips/Rips l 10 Jan 2011" is 23.50%. 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 "Safe Dips/Rips l 10 Jan 2011", 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.