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A simple S&P 500 “hot/cold” plan: hide in short‑term Treasuries when markets look overheated, buy a 3× tech fund on sharp selloffs, otherwise hold a mix of big, mostly dividend‑paying stocks.
NutHow it works
The strategy watches a 10‑day “hot/cold” score (RSI) on SPY (the main S&P 500 fund). RSI is a 0–100 gauge of how fast price moved; high = overheated, low = washed‑out. - If RSI > 69: move 100% to SHY (1–3 yr U.S. Treasuries) for safety. - If RSI < 27: move 100% to TECL (a 3× tech fund; very high risk) to play a rebound. - Otherwise: hold equal parts of WMT, MCD, HD, PG, PFE, JNJ, KHC, TSLA (mostly dividend payers). Trades only when the signal flips; the stock basket is rebalanced only if it drifts a lot.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: 34.2% annualized return vs SPY’s 22.6%, max drawdown ~9.9% vs 18.8%, Calmar ~3.47. RSI-driven shifts to SHY/TECL/dividend basket aim for higher upside with disciplined risk control.
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Performance
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AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.121.010.460.68
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
489.74%14.4%1.36%5.73%0.88
Simple Dividends
2,168.27%26.7%3.66%8.23%1.05
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$226,826.92
Regulatory Fees
$733.58
Total Slippage
$4,722.75
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OOS Start Date
Apr 17, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 21%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, rsi timing, dividend equities, risk-on/risk-off, short-term treasuries, leveraged tech etf
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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.

"Simple Dividends" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Simple Dividends" is currently allocated toJNJ, KHC, PFE, TSLA, HD, PG, WMTandMCD. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Simple Dividends" has returned 34.20%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Simple Dividends" is 9.86%. 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 "Simple Dividends", 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, crypto, and options.