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SOXX Trend Following
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A 50/50 blend of slow and faster trend rules on SOXX (semiconductor ETF). If trend is up, buy SOXX; if not, hold SHV (cash-like Treasuries). Rare exception: buy SOXX on sharp selloffs (RSI < 30).
NutHow it works
Your money is split into two halves. Each half asks: is SOXX (a chipmakers ETF) in an uptrend? If yes, that half buys SOXX. If not, it sits in SHV (very short-term Treasuries). An exception: if SOXX looks very washed out (a short-term “oversold” reading called RSI < 30), that half buys SOXX briefly even in a downtrend.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample return ~36% vs SPY ~22%; rule-based semis trend with SHV risk-off. Potentially higher upside in tech cycles, but larger drawdowns (~31%). Calmar ~1.14; Sharpe ~1.23—disciplined risk management with outsized upside potential.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.120.60.290.54
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
571.19%10.45%-1.77%0.2%0.6
SOXX Trend Following
2,406.65%18.32%-3.85%19.36%0.88
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$250,664.92
Regulatory Fees
$310.06
Total Slippage
$2,040.36
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Apr 28, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 20%
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend following, momentum, tactical allocation, semiconductors, sector-focused, risk management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 2 assets in total
Ticker
Type
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor 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.

"SOXX Trend Following" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"SOXX Trend Following" is currently allocated toSOXX. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "SOXX Trend Following" has returned 32.53%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "SOXX Trend Following" is 31.36%. 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 "SOXX Trend Following", 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.