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Simplest Strategies Compilation
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A daily-rebalanced, equal-weight blend of several simple, rule-based ideas that shifts among equities (QQQ/SPY), volatility (VIXY), gold (GLD), and bonds (TLT) using momentum and moving-average signals to defend or participate in markets.
NutHow it works
Think of it as several small, independent rulebooks. Each one scans a few ETFs (for example, tech stocks via QQQ, broad market via SPY, gold via GLD, volatility via VIXY, and long-duration bonds via TLT). - Each rulebook uses simple signals (momentum, comparisons to moving averages, and RSI momentum) to decide if it should take a position in its favored assets or shift to hedges/defensives. - When a rulebook signals “buy,” it allocates money across the chosen assets in that rulebook using equal weights (100/100 within that group). - When a rulebook signals “defend,” it tilts toward hedges like VIXY and GLD or toward bonds. - The strategy rebalances daily, maintaining equal treatment within each rulebook, and spreading exposure across the different ideas so no single rule dominates. - The net effect is a blended portfolio that mostly stays in equities but has built-in, rule-based hedges and occasional moves into defensive assets when signals turn cautious. Note: This description reflects the structure of a compilation of simple ideas, not a single magic indicator. It uses a mix of familiar ETFs and occasional leveraged or inverse elements (e.g., QLD or PSQ) only within specific rulebooks, all under a simple, equal-weight framework.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy shows superior risk-adjusted performance vs the S&P: Sharpe 2.77 vs 2.47, Calmar 6.19, and max drawdown 3.97% vs 5.07%, with 24.56% annualized return vs SPY’s 29.09%. Diversified, rule-based hedging for steadier growth.

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OOS Start Date
May 25, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Quantitative, multi-strategy, tactical allocation, low-leverage, equity-focused
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 17 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BRK/B
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Class B
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
IGIB
iShares Trust iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
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
TLT
iShares 20+ Year 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.

"Simplest Strategies Compilation " is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Simplest Strategies Compilation " is currently allocated toXLV, QQQ, VT, XLU, TLT, BILandXLP. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Simplest Strategies Compilation " has returned 17.34%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Simplest Strategies Compilation " is 3.97%. 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 "Simplest Strategies Compilation ", 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.