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SOXX Trend Following
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A two-part trend strategy on semiconductor stocks (SOXX) with a cash-like fallback (SHV). Each half buys SOXX only in strong uptrends; otherwise it holds SHV, with a small exception to buy SOXX when it’s very oversold for a potential bounce.
NutHow it works
Your money is split in half. Each half either buys SOXX (a basket of chip stocks like Nvidia, AMD, Intel) or parks in SHV (short-term Treasuries). It buys SOXX only when the price trend is strong (above long-term averages and short-term trend rising). If the trend is weak, it uses SHV—except when SOXX looks very oversold (a 0–100 gauge under 30), where it takes a rebound bet.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy targets higher growth than the S&P (≈31% vs ≈23% annualized) with strong risk control (Calmar ~1, Sharpe ~1.1). It splits into two trend sleeves and uses SHV when risk rises, reducing drawdowns.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
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SPY
0.120.590.290.54
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
582.75%10.71%1.36%5.73%0.61
SOXX Trend Following
2,151.7%17.94%3.38%25.7%0.87
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$225,170.14
Regulatory Fees
$309.92
Total Slippage
$2,040.36
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OOS Start Date
Apr 28, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 20%
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend following,tactical allocation,semiconductors,sector rotation,risk-on/risk-off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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 31.00%. 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, crypto, and options.