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Symphonies
Simon | KMLM switcher | Simon Shorts Ed. + MbM | (single pops)| BT 4/13/22
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A symphony is an automated trading strategy — Learn more about symphonies here

About

A fast, rule‑based switcher that chases rebounds and trends when conditions favor it, and flips to managed‑futures, Treasuries, volatility hedges, or inverse ETFs when risk rises. Heavy use of 3x/short ETFs; expects sharp swings and quick pivots.
NutHow it works
Every day it checks a few “traffic lights”: - Is tech/small-caps in a long-term uptrend? - Are bonds firming or weakening? - Is volatility spiking? - Are key funds “hot” or “washed out” (10‑day RSI)? Then it picks 1 play: offense (3x S&P/tech/semis), diversifiers (KMLM/SPLV/Treasuries), hedges (VIX), or shorts (TZA/LABD), or cash.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this fast rotation strategy delivered higher risk-adjusted returns and smaller drawdowns than the S&P 500 by switching to hedges, Treasuries, and volatility tools during spikes, and chasing trending leaders when conditions favor.

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OOS Start Date
Feb 24, 2026
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical rotation, trend-following, momentum, volatility hedging, leveraged etfs, inverse etfs, managed futures, risk-on/off switching
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 176 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
AGZ
iShares Agency Bond ETF
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BITO
ProShares Bitcoin ETF
Stocks
BIV
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
BKF
iShares MSCI BIC ETF
Stocks
BLV
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
BWX
SPDR Bloomberg International 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.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toTZA. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 316.36%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 3.82%. 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.