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Symphonies
Sometimes 𝓩𝓪𝓶💲𝓸𝓷 Simplified | NOVA Mods Frontrunner only
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About

A simple on/off switch: when short‑term measures say US stocks are extremely hot, it buys a 2× VIX fund (UVIX) to bet on a quick volatility pop; otherwise it stays in a T‑Bill fund (BIL). Signals come from SPY, QQQ, VTV, VOX, XLP, and XLF.
NutHow it works
Each day it checks if parts of the US stock market look “too hot” over the last ~2 weeks using a heat score (10‑day RSI). If any of SPY, QQQ, VTV, VOX, XLP, or XLF read extremely hot, it buys UVIX (a 2× fund tied to the VIX). If none do, it stays in BIL (T‑Bills). UVIX is very volatile.
CheckmarkValue prop
Capital-protective volatility-timing: mostly cash, only taps UVIX on extreme heat. Out-of-sample: lower drawdown (14.9% vs SPY 18.8%), near-zero beta, and better risk control. Diversifies and cushions downside while offering occasional volatility exposure.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.34-0.160.01-0.12
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
58.4%12.6%1.75%5.97%0.76
Sometimes 𝓩𝓪𝓶💲𝓸𝓷 Simplified | NOVA Mods Frontrunner only
208.97%33.77%6.78%2.23%1.32
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$30,896.51
Regulatory Fees
$46.36
Total Slippage
$281.12
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OOS Start Date
Sep 3, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Volatility timing, contrarian, tactical allocation, vix/uvix, risk-on/off, cash/t-bills
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 8 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
UVIX
2x Long VIX Futures ETF
Stocks
VOX
Vanguard Communication Services ETF
Stocks
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
Stocks
XLF
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR 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.

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

The symphony is currently allocated toBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 8.77%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 18.20%. 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.