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Symphonies
Simple SSO
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About

A rules-based, tactical mix that rides uptrends with leveraged S&P 500 (SSO), but rotates to cash-like T‑bills or defensive staples—and occasionally uses Nasdaq long/short ETFs—based on simple trend (moving averages), momentum (RSI), and volatility signals.
NutHow it works
It’s a simple rules blend. Default is SSO (a fund that tries to double the S&P 500’s daily move). If trends weaken or volatility heats up, it shifts to safety: BIL (T‑bills, cash‑like) or XLP (defensive staples). It sometimes uses Nasdaq tools: TQQQ (triple‑long), SQQQ/PSQ (short). Signals: moving averages (trend), RSI (hot/cold: >70 hot, <30 cold), and VIXM (volatility) to step aside.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this rules-based strategy targets higher upside than SPY via SSO leverage and safety rotations. ~32% annualized vs ~21% SPY; Sharpe ~1.11, Calmar ~1.09, with drawdowns ~29% vs ~19%.
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www.composer.trade
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.091.520.860.93
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
665.18%14.14%1.36%13.5%0.86
Simple SSO
7,175.35%32.14%0.78%19.82%1.14
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$727,534.69
Regulatory Fees
$735.84
Total Slippage
$5,496.46
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Apr 12, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etfs, trend following, tactical allocation, rsi signals, moving averages, risk-on/risk-off, us equities
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 10 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
VIXM
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples 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 SSO" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

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

Year-to-date, "Simple SSO" has returned 31.89%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Simple SSO" is 29.31%. 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 SSO", 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.