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Symphonies
Staples or Bonds
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Daily, put 98% into whichever is weaker over the last ~10 days—consumer‑staples stocks (XLP) or long‑term U.S. Treasuries (TLT)—betting on a short‑term bounce, with 2% kept in cash.
NutHow it works
Each day, it compares two funds: XLP (big “everyday essentials” companies like makers of household goods and beverages) and TLT (U.S. government bonds maturing in 20+ years). Using a simple 10‑day score of recent up vs down moves (RSI), it buys the weaker one, aiming for a bounce. Puts 98% there; 2% stays in cash. Repeats daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
Daily RSI(10) rotation between XLP and TLT, 98% to the weaker, 2% cash. A simple, defensive edge to dampen drawdowns and capture short-term rebounds, aiming for better risk-adjusted returns vs the S&P 500.
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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
1,110.92%11.11%12.79%3.11%0.65
Staples or Bonds
3,036.43%15.67%5.35%2.22%1.04
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$313,642.85
Regulatory Fees
$2,934.64
Total Slippage
$19,236.93
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OOS Start Date
Feb 25, 2026
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Mean reversion, daily rotation, rsi(10), consumer staples, long-term treasuries, defensive, cash buffer
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 toTLT. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Staples or Bonds" has returned -5.96%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Staples or Bonds" is 8.59%. 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.