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SOXL.SOXS SeeSaw
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A See-Saw strategy between SOXL and SOXS (and occasional hedges with UVXY, plus cash with BIL) that uses RSI momentum signals and short-term performance rankings to tilt exposure. It rebalances only when rules trigger, aiming to capture semiconductor momentum while limiting risk through hedges and cash exposure.
NutHow it works
- The strategy trades SOXL (long semiconductors) and SOXS (inverse/short semiconductors) in a See-Saw fashion. - It uses RSI (a momentum gauge) on select assets to decide when conditions are favorable to tilt the position toward one asset or the other. RSI values above certain thresholds (e.g., 62.5, 66) indicate a momentum extreme that triggers a rule. - When a trigger fires, the algorithm ranks a small candidate set by recent performance (cumulative return over a short window) and selects the top or bottom candidate (e.g., bottom 1 by cumulative return) to hold next. Assets considered in these comparisons include SOXL, SOXS, and UVXY (volatility proxy as a hedge). - UVXY is used as a volatility hedge in some branches, and BIL (short-term Treasuries ETF) is used as a cash proxy when conditions aren’t favorable. - The corridor width (0.1) and “rebalance: none” indicate only small, rule-driven shifts happen, not routine calendar rebalances. - The overall aim is to ride momentum in semiconductors while avoiding over-concentration and providing a hedge when volatility or caution is warranted.
CheckmarkValue prop
See-Saw semis strategy offers stronger risk-adjusted returns than the S&P 500. Out-of-sample Sharpe ~1.43 vs 1.05, Calmar ~4.54, plus upside potential and hedges (UVXY) / cash (BIL) to limit drawdowns.

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OOS Start Date
Oct 31, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leverage, momentum, sector etf, see-saw allocation, systematic trading, risk hedging
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 4 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF
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.

"SOXL.SOXS SeeSaw" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"SOXL.SOXS SeeSaw" is currently allocated toBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "SOXL.SOXS SeeSaw" has returned 153.40%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "SOXL.SOXS SeeSaw" is 23.50%. 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 "SOXL.SOXS SeeSaw", 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.