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A simple daily “buy‑the‑dip” switch between consumer‑staples stocks (XLP) and long‑term U.S. Treasuries (TLT): pick the one that has fallen more over the last ~10 days (lower RSI), invest 98% there, and keep 2% in cash.
NutHow it works
Each day it compares two funds: XLP (consumer-staples stocks—groceries, household goods) and TLT (long-term U.S. Treasury bonds). It computes a 10‑day RSI, a quick gauge of recent moves: lower = it has dropped more. It buys the one with the lower RSI, putting 98% there and 2% in cash, and rechecks daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
Daily dip-buy between XLP and TLT: 98% to the asset that has fallen more (lower 10-day RSI), 2% cash. Out-of-sample tests show improved downside control and competitive upside versus the S&P 500 with clean, rules-based rotations.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.120.320.160.4
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
1,018.36%10.79%-2.85%-2.42%0.64
Staples or Bonds
2,935.67%15.59%-3.56%1.69%1.04
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$303,566.75
Regulatory Fees
$2,878.74
Total Slippage
$18,870.01
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OOS Start Date
Feb 25, 2026
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, mean reversion, rsi-based, daily rotation, consumer staples (xlp), long-duration treasuries (tlt)
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 2 assets in total
Ticker
Type
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples 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.

"Staples or Bonds" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Staples or Bonds" is currently allocated toXLP. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Staples or Bonds" has returned -67.45%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Staples or Bonds" is 6.25%. 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 "Staples or Bonds", 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.