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Simple SPY
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About

A rules-based switcher: hedge with UVXY when tech is extremely overheated; otherwise own SPY in long uptrends, use 2x SPY (SSO) on short-term rebounds during weak markets, and sit in short-term Treasuries (SHY) when conditions are poor.
NutHow it works
It follows simple rules and holds one fund at a time: 1) If tech (QQQ) has run extremely hot over 10 days, buy UVXY (benefits if fear/volatility jumps). 2) Else if the S&P 500 is in a long uptrend, hold SPY. 3) Else if short-term trend is up, use 2x SPY (SSO). 4) Else hold SHY (short-term Treasuries).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy beats the S&P 500: about 34.1% annual return vs 29.9%, Sharpe ~2.76 vs ~2.49, and similar 5% drawdown. It combines trend-following with smart hedges and selective leverage for higher upside with controlled risk.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.330.490.090.3
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
669.43%15.2%-1.77%0.2%0.93
Simple SPY
21,969.38%45.4%-1.77%0.2%1.48
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$2,206,938.13
Regulatory Fees
$2,692.87
Total Slippage
$18,110.78
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jun 6, 2025
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following,tactical allocation,volatility hedge,leveraged etfs,u.s. equities,treasuries
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 5 assets in total
Ticker
Type
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
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.

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

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

Year-to-date, "Simple SPY" has returned 21.64%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Simple SPY" is 5.07%. 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 SPY", 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.