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SPY For The Long Term
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Switches among SPY (S&P 500), TLT (long Treasuries), BND (total bonds), VIXY (volatility), TECL (3× tech) and SH (inverse S&P) using moving‑average trend and RSI (a hot/cold meter). Also references QQQ, SHY and SDS for downtrend decisions.
NutHow it works
First check trend: is SPY above its 200‑day moving average (long‑term trend line)? If yes: if SPY’s 10‑day RSI (hot/cold meter) >80, hold VIXY; else if 60‑day RSI>60, hold 55% TLT and 45% SPY; else 100% SPY. If SPY is below the 200‑day: if QQQ’s RSI10<31, buy TECL; else if SPY<30‑day average, hold 50% BND and 50% SPY or SH based on whether SHY or SDS is stronger; else SPY.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~27.6% annualized return vs 22.6% for SPY, with Calmar ≈0.98. Dynamic hedges (VIXY, TECL, bonds) diversify risk and capture upside, delivering higher long-run growth than the S&P 500.

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OOS Start Date
Apr 3, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend following, mean reversion, volatility hedge, equities, bonds, leveraged etfs, inverse etfs
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.

"SPY For The Long Term" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"SPY For The Long Term" is currently allocated toSPY. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "SPY For The Long Term" has returned 27.56%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "SPY For The Long Term" is 28.16%. 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 "SPY For The Long Term", 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.