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Symphonies
SPYU or Not+ Bonds + Wash Sale Algo?BSMR WM74
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About

Rules-based switcher that goes big on the S&P 500 with 4x leverage after selloffs or in uptrends, hides in broad bonds when risk rises, and occasionally buys a volatility fund during extremes. Very aggressive, timing-heavy, and high risk.
NutHow it works
It always picks one fund: 4x S&P 500 (SPYU), broad bonds (IUSB), or a “fear” fund that jumps when market stress spikes (UVIX). It reads simple gauges: RSI (a heat meter of recent up vs down days), moving averages (trend), drawdowns (recent falls), and stock-vs-bond strength. In panics or when stocks look stretched, it may buy UVIX. After sharp selloffs, if stocks look washed-out, it buys SPYU. In calmer times, if the trend is up it holds SPYU; otherwise it parks in IUSB.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~23.4% annualized return vs ~18% for SPY, via rules-based rotation among leveraged equities, bonds, and volatility hedges. Higher upside and diversification, but more drawdowns and volatility than the S&P 500.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.131.820.30.55
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
53.52%21.15%0.54%-0.34%1.29
SPYU or Not+ Bonds + Wash Sale Algo?BSMR WM74
130.87%45.43%-0.35%-8.95%0.96
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$23,087.46
Regulatory Fees
$41.41
Total Slippage
$243.65
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OOS Start Date
Jun 21, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical rotation,risk-on/risk-off,leveraged equities,volatility hedge,bonds,mean reversion,trend following
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 10 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
IUSB
iShares Trust iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SPYU
MAX S&P 500 4x Leveraged ETN
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (based on the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index; symbol AXTWEN)
Stocks
UVIX
2x Long VIX Futures 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 toSPYU. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 18.92%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 47.08%. 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, and options.