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A daily, rule-based sector-rotation and cross-asset strategy that uses short-term oversold signals (RSI) and longer-term momentum to pick one instrument per sector (sector ETF or levered bull version), with a cross-asset overlay across QQQ/GLD/EEM and a dedicated bonds/gold module for diversification and leverage.
NutHow it works
What it does, in plain language: - Every day it looks at many market groups (a bunch of sectors plus bonds and gold). - For each sector, it uses two clues to pick one instrument: a short-term indicator (RSI) on the sector’s broad ETF and a longer-term momentum test (200-day window). If the sector’s broad ETF looks oversold (RSI below about 30), it selects the best performer in that sector from the two options (the sector ETF and its levered bull version) based on 200-day momentum. If the short-term signal isn’t there, the sector may not be chosen or a different branch is used, but the goal is to own the strongest sector exposure that looks like it’s ready to rise. - Across all sectors, there’s a cross-asset overlay (comparing QQQ vs GLD, QQQ vs EEM, and other pairs) that nudges the global weighting toward the asset class that looks most attractive on momentum and relative strength. - A separate bonds/gold module decides how much to tilt toward long-duration or short-duration bonds and how much to hold gold, again guided by RSI and momentum signals. This creates a diversified but active allocation that shifts with market regime. - The portfolio typically uses cash-equal weighting within the sector rotator (roughly equal exposure to different sectors), while cross-asset overlays push the overall risk posture toward growth, safety, or hedging assets depending on what looks strongest. Leverage is used in several instruments (e.g., 2x or 3x exposures), which magnifies both upside and downside.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this sector-rotation strategy outperforms the S&P 500 on risk-adjusted metrics: OOS Sharpe ~3.40 vs ~2.37, Calmar ~16.15, and OOS annual return ~116% vs ~28%, with a controlled drawdown ~7% from a diversified cross-asset leveraged approach.

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OOS Start Date
Jun 6, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Sector rotation, momentum, leverage, cross-asset, etf-based, daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 43 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
DRN
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
DUSL
Direxion Daily Industrials Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
EDC
Direxion Daily MSCI Emerging Markets Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
EDZ
Direxion Daily MSCI Emerging Markets Bear 3X ETF
Stocks
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x 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 toXLBandBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 107.51%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 10.05%. 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.