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About

A daily, rule-based strategy that toggles between a defensive 6-ETF mix (DIA, VIG, VYM, VPU, BIL, GLD) and a bullish 2-ETF leveraged play (UPRO, TQQQ) based on whether 60-day returns of BIL beat SPY. It rebalances to equal weights each day, using straightforward, non-derivative-heavy exposure.
NutHow it works
- Every day, the strategy decides which group of ETFs to hold. - It computes the 60-day cumulative return for BIL and for SPY. If BIL’s 60-day return is greater than or equal to SPY’s 60-day return, it treats the market as risk-off and buys a defensive mix: DIA, VIG, VYM, VPU, BIL, and GLD, allocating equal money to each. - If SPY’s 60-day return is higher, it treats the market as risk-on and buys two leveraged growth ETFs: UPRO (3x S&P 500) and TQQQ (3x Nasdaq 100), allocating equal money to each. - Rebalancing occurs daily, so the positions are reset to equal weights within the chosen group each day. - No ETFs outside these two groups are used unless you extend the rules; the strategy aims to keep holdings simple and transparent.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample annualized return ~41% vs SPY ~21%; Calmar ~1.26. A daily, rule-based switch between defensive assets and leveraged growth captures upside in rallies with disciplined risk management for growth-focused investors.
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.11.660.580.76
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
726.91%14.06%-1.77%0.2%0.85
7,602.11%31.05%-2.72%-2.67%0.91
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$770,211.31
Regulatory Fees
$1,239.08
Total Slippage
$6,515.39
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Feb 11, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Rule-based, risk-on/risk-off, etf-based, basic trend-following, limited derivatives
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 9 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
DIA
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
Stocks
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
Stocks
VPU
Vanguard Utilities ETF
Stocks
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield 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 toVIG, DIA, VYM, VPU, GLDandBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 32.77%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 32.32%. 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.