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SPY vs 200d SMA + Granularity
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A daily switch between SPY and TLT using moving averages. Follow the long-term stock trend with short‑term tweaks: mostly SPY in uptrends and TLT in downtrends, with brief flips based on 2/5/10‑day signals.
NutHow it works
Each day it puts 100% in either SPY (S&P 500 stocks) or TLT (long‑term U.S. Treasuries) using moving averages (average closing price over the past X days). If SPY is above its 200‑day average: hold SPY, unless price sits between its 5‑ and 10‑day averages—then hold TLT. If below 200‑day: hold TLT, except on quick dips (price below 2‑day average), then hold SPY.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this 100% SPY/TLT strategy delivers 22.5% annualized return with 11.96% max drawdown and a 1.21 Sharpe (Calmar ~1.89)—offering better risk-adjusted growth than the S&P 500 by riding uptrends and being defensive in downturns.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.090.640.490.7
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
1,128.71%11.35%1.36%5.73%0.66
3,583.73%16.72%1.36%6.46%0.98
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$368,373.41
Regulatory Fees
$2,131.87
Total Slippage
$14,584.34
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OOS Start Date
Nov 23, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend-following, mean reversion, moving averages, u.s. equities, u.s. treasuries, daily rebalanced
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 vs 200d SMA + Granularity" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"SPY vs 200d SMA + Granularity" is currently allocated toSPY. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "SPY vs 200d SMA + Granularity" has returned 22.55%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "SPY vs 200d SMA + Granularity" is 11.96%. 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 vs 200d SMA + Granularity", 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.