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Simple Moving Average
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A monthly, trend-driven ETF rotation: if SPY looks up, go all-in on the single best performer among MGK, MGV, VGT, SPLV based on 35-day performance; if SPY looks weaker, go all-in on the single best among XLU, XLC, BIL based on 10-day performance.
NutHow it works
- It rebalances monthly. - It looks at SPY to gauge market trend using moving averages: if SPY’s 15-day EMA price is greater than SPY’s 60-day EMA price, the market is considered in an uptrend. - In an uptrend, the strategy searches four ETFs (MGK, MGV, VGT, SPLV) and ranks them by cumulative return over the last 35 days. It picks the single top performer and allocates 100% to it. - If the SPY trend condition is not met, it looks at three more defensive instruments (XLU, XLC, BIL), ranks them by cumulative return over the last 10 days, and allocates 100% to the top one. - The “weight 100/100” setup means one asset receives the entire allocation; with one asset selected, there is effectively a 100% position in that ETF. - The strategy’s name says “Simple Moving Average,” but the trend check uses EMA (gives more weight to recent prices). - Example assets: uptrend pool includes MGK (mega-cap growth), MGV (mega-cap value), VGT (tech), SPLV (low volatility); downtrend pool includes XLU (utilities), XLC (communication services), BIL (short-term Treasuries).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: Calmar 4.30 and Sharpe 1.35 indicate strong risk-adjusted gains, beta ~1, and 100% top-performer rotation. Annualized return 16.32% vs SPY 17.60%; plus clearer downside protection through regime-based defense.
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YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.140.60.420.65
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
177.47%14.21%-2.02%-1.16%0.78
412.15%23.7%-2.71%4.49%1.27
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$51,214.72
Regulatory Fees
$40.18
Total Slippage
$268.87
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Dec 1, 2025
Trading Setting
Monthly
Type
Stocks
Category
Momentum, tactical allocation, etf rotation, trend following, sector/defensive rotation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 8 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
MGK
Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF
Stocks
MGV
Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF
Stocks
SPLV
Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
Stocks
XLC
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks
XLU
State Street Utilities 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.

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

"Simple Moving Average " is currently allocated toSPLV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Simple Moving Average " has returned 12.95%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Simple Moving Average " is 4.09%. 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 Moving Average ", 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.