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An extremely high-risk, all-or-nothing UVIX bet triggered only when six major indicators show extreme momentum (>80 RSI on SPY, QQQ, VTV, VOX, XLP, and XLF). If met, allocate 100% to UVIX; if not, park in BIL cash. No routine rebalancing; a small tolerance for drift (0.1) exists. Used as a volatility bet with a cash fallback, it aims to profit from sudden volatility spikes but carries large drawdown risk if the market remains tranquil.
NutHow it works
What it does, in plain language: 1) RSI is a momentum measure: it scores how strong a price move has been over the last 10 days. Values above 80 suggest a very strong, stretched move. 2) The system looks at six market signals: SPY (broad market), QQQ (tech-heavy market), VTV (value stock tilt), VOX (communication services/sector focus), XLP (consumer staples), and XLF (financials). It computes a 10-day RSI for each. 3) If SPY RSI > 80, the strategy passes the first gate. Then it requires QQQ RSI > 80, then VTV > 80, then VOX > 80, then XLP > 80, and finally XLF > 80. If all six are above 80, the strategy takes an all-in position in UVIX (100% of the allocated risk budget). 4) If any of the RSI checks fail, the strategy does not allocate to UVIX and instead places weight into a cash proxy (BIL). The structure repeatedly points to UVIX when the conditions are met, and to BIL when they are not. 5) The β€œwt-cash-equal” and β€œ100/100” weights imply a strict, all-or-nothing UVIX exposure when the entry path is satisfied; otherwise the system defaults to cash. 6) Rebalancing: there is a defined corridor (0.1) but no automatic periodic rebalancing; adjustments only occur when the entry/exit conditions trigger. 7) Sector/asset focus: the signals come from broadly diversified market components (SPY, QQQ, etc.) plus a volatility instrument UVIX; the cash proxy (BIL) is used to shelter capital. This is not a typical diversified stock strategy; it is a highly selective, volatility-focused play designed to capitalize on extreme momentum and potential volatility spikes.
CheckmarkValue prop
Disciplined volatility-momentum strategy: only fires on extreme signals, else stays in cash. Out-of-sample: 4.24% annualized return, 14.9% max drawdown, low SPX beta (-0.055). Offers diversification and downside protection vs the S&P 500.

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OOS Start Date
Sep 3, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Volatility, momentum, risk-on/off, multi-asset, cash management
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 8.54%. 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.