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Symphonies
S&P Symphony w/ Leverage - Replace TECL w/ SOXL & XLP w/ XLE
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About

A daily, all-in tactical strategy. In uptrends it holds SPY unless conditions look overheated, then it flips to UVXY. In downtrends it rotates among SOXL bounces, short Nasdaq (PSQ), Energy (XLE), or Bonds (BND). Uses leveraged/inverse ETFs; very high risk.
NutHow it works
Daily check: Is the S&P 500 (SPY) in a long-term uptrend (above its 200‑day average)? - If yes: Hold SPY unless the market looks “too hot” over ~2 weeks (RSI very high). When it’s that hot, switch to UVXY (bets on a spike in fear). - If no: If tech is “washed out,” bet on a bounce via SOXL. Otherwise, if the Nasdaq (QQQ) is firm: if very strong, short it (PSQ); if moderately strong, hold Energy (XLE). If weak, choose bonds (BND) or short (PSQ), whichever acts stronger.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~36.6% annualized return vs SPY ~24.6%, Calmar ~1.31, Sharpe ~0.95. Higher upside in volatility/bear regimes (drawdowns ~28%). Regime-based rotations aim for stronger long-run growth vs the S&P 500.

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OOS Start Date
Mar 12, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following, mean reversion, tactical asset allocation, leveraged etfs, inverse etfs, sector rotation, volatility trading, daily rebalancing, high risk
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 8 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares
Stocks
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
XLE
State Street Energy 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 toSPY. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 36.61%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 27.97%. 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, crypto, and options.