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Symphonies
Sisyphus V0.3 manual distribution with UVXY
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About

A fast, tactical strategy that buys volatility hedges when stocks look overheated, buys leveraged tech on big dips, and otherwise rides the strongest trends. Falls back to T‑bills/bonds/gold/KMLM when risk rises. Very high risk.
NutHow it works
Each day it asks: is the market overheated (RSI, a 0–100 “heat” gauge; >~80 = too hot)? If yes, it buys fear hedges (UVXY/VIXY, funds tied to the VIX that jump when fear spikes) or parks in T‑bills (BIL/SHV). If washed‑out (RSI <~30), it buys 3× tech/semis (TQQQ, TECL, SOXL). Otherwise it follows the trend (200‑day average) and holds strong ETFs; if stocks falter, it shifts to bonds (TMF/TMV), gold, or KMLM (a managed‑futures diversifier).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy delivers higher annualized returns (28.3% vs 27%), lower beta, and a Calmar ~3.63. It hedges spikes with VIX and shifts to cash/bonds on risk for steadier risk-adjusted gains vs the S&P 500.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.240.250.020.14
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
15.3%18.44%-1.77%0.2%1.57
Sisyphus V0.3 manual distribution with UVXY
25.36%30.82%-6.48%-0.36%1.47
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$12,536.23
Regulatory Fees
$20.75
Total Slippage
$117.10
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OOS Start Date
Jun 24, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, volatility hedging, leveraged etfs, trend following, mean reversion, multi-asset, daily rebalance, risk-on/off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 118 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BOND
PIMCO Active Bond Exchange-Traded Fund
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
CORP
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index Exchange-Traded Fund
Stocks
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
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.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toUPRO, DRV, TECS, LABU, BOND, UGL, EDC, QID, GLD, TMV, BIL, SQQQandPSQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 30.26%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 12.31%. 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 the symphony, 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.