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[STRATGPT] Rank #1 | Bond Triggered ETF Strategy with Inverse bond and index ETFs
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A four-group, momentum-driven ETF plan that uses RSI signals to tilt between long index ETFs (SPY, QQQ, IWM, SOXX) and their inverse/bond proxies, with equal cash weighting within groups and bond-based risk-off triggers guiding shifts toward cash/bonds. It aims to cut risk in overbought or deteriorating markets while maintaining equity exposure when momentum stays constructive, all within a conservative rebalancing framework.
NutHow it works
- The portfolio is built from four equity groups: SPY (S&P 500), QQQ (Nasdaq-100), IWM (Russell 2000), and SOXX (semiconductors). Each group uses a cash-equal allocation to its sub-possibilities. - Within each group, the strategy observes RSI momentum signals on the main ETF (e.g., SPY RSI14, QQQ RSI14, IWM RSI14, SOXX RSI14). If the RSI is very high (above 70), indicating short-term overbought strength, the model taps an inverse ETF for that group (SPY -> SH, QQQ -> PSQ, IWM -> RWM, SOXX -> SOXS) to hedge against a potential pullback. If the RSI is not above the threshold, it remains long the primary ETF (SPY, QQQ, IWM, SOXX). - There are parallel checks involving bond proxies (BIL, TLT, IEF, AGG). If bond momentum signals (via RSI on the bond-related ETFs) cross certain thresholds (for example BIL RSI > 50, TLT RSI < 40, IEF RSI < 40, AGG RSI > 50, etc.), the strategy tilts toward bonds or cash proxies, reducing equity exposure. These bond-trigger conditions serve as a macro risk-off signal alongside the equity RSI checks. - The model uses random but deterministic nesting of conditions, ensuring that at least one pathway determines the position for each group (long ETF, inverse ETF, or cash/bond proxy). - Allocation across the four groups is kept cash-equal, so each group contributes roughly the same amount of capital when signals permit. - Rebalancing is not daily; it allows a corridor-width tolerance of 0.15, reducing churn and the impact of daily RSI noise. - The overall goal is to reduce risk during overbought or risk-off regimes by using inverse/bond exposures, while preserving exposure to broad market exposure when signals are favorable. - Important: inverse and leveraged ETFs (SH, PSQ, RWM, SOXS) reset daily and can behave differently from long-term holds; this strategy assumes the use of these instruments in a tactical, rule-based fashion rather than for buy-and-hold.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample strength: Sharpe ~1.42 vs SPY ~1.37; annualized return ~27.7% vs ~21.8%; beta ~0.93; Calmar ~1.08. Momentum + bond/cash hedges seek higher risk-adjusted gains than the S&P 500 with disciplined drawdown management.

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OOS Start Date
Jun 9, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 15%
Type
Stocks
Category
Rule-based, momentum, hedged equity, inverse etfs, bond-tilt strategy
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 12 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
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor 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 26.75%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 25.60%. 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.