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Shy v. Spy: UVXY (20d, RSI, 70)
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A simple daily switch: own US stocks (SPY) most of the time, but move to short‑term Treasuries (SHY) whenever a volatility ETF (UVXY) shows sustained stress via a 20‑day RSI at 70 or higher.
NutHow it works
Each day it checks market “fear” using UVXY, an ETF tied to stock‑market volatility. It looks at UVXY’s last 20 days and scores its momentum (RSI). If that score is below 70 (fear not extreme), it holds SPY (broad US stocks across all sectors). If 70 or above (fear spike), it switches to SHY (short‑term US Treasuries).
CheckmarkValue prop
Simple risk-on/off strategy: mostly SPY; switches to SHY when UVXY signals fear (RSI 20 ≥70). Out-of-sample: Sharpe ~1.33, annualized return ~20.6%, beta ~0.86. Competitive risk-adjusted performance with lower market sensitivity.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.030.820.820.9
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
608.48%14.63%-1.77%0.2%0.9
Shy v. Spy: UVXY (20d, RSI, 70)
667.04%15.27%-1.77%0.2%1.01
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$76,703.54
Regulatory Fees
$17.88
Total Slippage
$122.37
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OOS Start Date
Oct 3, 2022
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, volatility signal, rsi/momentum, risk-on/off, us equities, treasuries, daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 3 assets in total
Ticker
Type
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra 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.

"Shy v. Spy: UVXY (20d, RSI, 70)" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Shy v. Spy: UVXY (20d, RSI, 70)" is currently allocated toSPY. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Shy v. Spy: UVXY (20d, RSI, 70)" has returned 18.48%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Shy v. Spy: UVXY (20d, RSI, 70)" is 22.67%. 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 "Shy v. Spy: UVXY (20d, RSI, 70)", 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.