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Symphonies
Smart SPY
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A symphony is an automated trading strategy — Learn more about symphonies here

About

A one-at-a-time switcher: hedge with UVXY if Nasdaq tech looks overheated, buy 2x Nasdaq (QLD) on big dips, otherwise follow S&P 500 trends (SPY or 2x SSO). If trends are weak, park in gold (GLD).
NutHow it works
Chooses one fund at a time using simple signals. RSI(10)=a 0–100 score of how hot/cold QQQ (Nasdaq‑100, big tech) has been. MAs=average SPY price over 200 or 30 days. Rules: 1) If QQQ is very hot (RSI>79) → UVXY (volatility fund that jumps when stocks drop). 2) If very cold (RSI<31) → QLD (2x QQQ). 3) Else if SPY > 200‑day MA → SPY. 4) Else if SPY > 30‑day MA → SSO (2x S&P 500). 5) Else → GLD (gold).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: annualized return 33.43% vs 28.44% for the S&P 500; Sharpe 2.71 vs 2.40; Calmar 6.56; max drawdown ~5.09%. A rules-based, tactical switcher captures tech moves, hedges volatility, and adds diversification.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.430.830.190.44
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
685.88%15.41%-0.15%0.4%0.94
Smart SPY
163,925.49%67.32%2%2.57%1.77
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$16,402,549.29
Regulatory Fees
$23,906.95
Total Slippage
$166,103.61
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jun 3, 2025
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend following, mean reversion, leveraged etfs, u.s. equities, volatility hedge, gold, rules-based
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 6 assets in total
Ticker
Type
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
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.

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

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

Year-to-date, "Smart SPY" has returned 29.52%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Smart SPY" is 5.09%. 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 "Smart 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.