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[STRATGPT] Bond Triggered ETF Strategy with Inverse bond and index ETFs + Bull LEFTs
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About

A momentum-based, tactical tilting strategy across SPY, QQQ, IWM, and SOXX that uses RSI to switch among the base ETF, a 3x leveraged bull ETF, or an inverse ETF, with a bond-based risk-off overlay and equal weighting when multiple signals fire.
NutHow it works
- The strategy monitors four popular ETF groups: SPY (S&P 500), QQQ (Nasdaq-100), IWM (Russell 2000), and SOXX (semiconductors). - For each group, it evaluates a 14-day RSI to gauge short-term momentum. If RSI > 70, the plan is to use an inverse ETF for that group (SH for SPY, PSQ for QQQ, RWM for IWM, SOXS for SOXX) to benefit if the market tops and starts to roll over. - If RSI is not >70, it then checks whether RSI is sufficiently low (e.g., < 30 or < 35 depending on the group). If so, it tilts into the 3x leveraged bull version (SPXL for SPY, TQQQ for QQQ, TNA for IWM, SOXL for SOXX) to capture a potential sharp rebound. If neither extreme is hit, it stays with the plain ETF (SPY, QQQ, IWM, SOXX). - There is a bond overlay: the strategy also looks at bond-related ETFs (BIL, IEF, AGG). Depending on RSI signals on bonds (and related conditions), it can shift toward bonds instead of stocks, acting as a risk-off hedge. - Weights are equal across active positions when more than one signal is in play (wt-cash-equal), and there is no automatic full rebalancing cadence (rebalance is set to none). - The overall intent is tactical rather than buy-and-hold: you tilt toward strong momentum but hedge or switch to bonds when risk indicators suggest it; use leveraged bets only when a sharp move is anticipated, and keep risk in check by not over-concentrating any single position.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample upside exceeds the S&P 500: ~28.7% annualized return vs ~22%, with Calmar ~0.93 and Sharpe ~1.29. Momentum tilts plus a bond risk-off overlay seek higher upside with disciplined risk—though drawdowns can be larger in stress.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.061.090.690.83
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
674.49%13.66%-1.77%0.2%0.83
1,898.42%20.6%-2.3%15.44%0.95
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$199,842.41
Regulatory Fees
$983.39
Total Slippage
$6,024.51
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jun 4, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Momentum-based, leveraged etfs, inverse etfs, multi-asset, bonds
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 16 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
RWM
ProShares Short Russell2000
Stocks
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 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 toIEF, QQQ, SPYandAGG. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 29.09%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 30.92%. 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.