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Symphonies
SMH/WTMF and SMH/FTLS compares v2 w/ Prerunner WM 74
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About

Daily, it chases tech when semiconductors lead and shifts to hedges when markets look too hot or too shaky. Uses a simple short‑term “heat score” (RSI) and rotates among volatility, bonds, managed futures, and the US dollar.
NutHow it works
Checks markets daily with a short‑term “heat score” (RSI: 0–100). If semiconductors (SMH) are hotter than defensive trend/hedge funds (WTMF managed‑futures, FTLS long/short), it goes risk‑on with leveraged tech (TQQQ/TECL). If markets look overheated, it buys volatility protection (UVXY). If very weak, it buys for a rebound (TQQQ) or flips to defense (SQQQ or bonds). Otherwise it rotates into the best of TMF/TMV, SVXY/VIXM, FTLS, KMLM (managed futures), or UUP (US dollar).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy targets ~24.4% annualized returns vs SPY’s ~17.9%, via tech leadership and diversified hedges. Higher upside with larger drawdowns—suited for long-horizon, risk-tolerant investors seeking diversification.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.890.910.110.34
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
102.84%14.92%2.19%5.01%0.9
SMH/WTMF and SMH/FTLS compares v2 w/ Prerunner WM 74
10,804.49%151.49%1.85%-8.61%2.24
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$1,090,449.38
Regulatory Fees
$5,099.07
Total Slippage
$32,318.46
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Feb 2, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical, momentum, trend-following, tech-leaning, risk-on/risk-off, leveraged etfs, volatility hedges, managed futures
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 18 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
FTLS
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
Stocks
KMLM
KraneShares Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
SVXY
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (based on the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index; symbol AXTWEN)
Stocks
TMV
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares (based on the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index; symbol AXTWEN)
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 toTECLandTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 24.43%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 31.53%. 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, crypto, and options.