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The 12% Solution
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Monthly, 60% rotates into the strongest stock (or short‑term Treasury) ETF; 40% switches between riskier corporate bonds (JNK) and long‑term Treasuries (TLT) based on recent trends, aiming for steadier returns near a 12% target.
NutHow it works
Each month: 60% goes to whichever did best over ~3 months among QQQ (big tech/Nasdaq 100), SPY (large U.S. stocks), MDY (mid‑size U.S. stocks), IWM (small U.S. stocks), or SHY (short‑term U.S. Treasuries) so it can step aside if stocks are weak. The other 40% flips based on recent strength: JNK (riskier corporate bonds) when it’s beating TLT, or TLT (long‑term U.S. Treasuries) when it’s stronger.
CheckmarkValue prop
Momentum-based ETF rotation plus a bond hedge delivers lower out-of-sample drawdowns (11.68% vs SPY 18.76%), about 0.5 market beta, and steadier risk-adjusted performance—a resilient core alongside the S&P 500.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.060.30.260.51
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
645.96%12.01%1.2%6.23%0.67
The 12% Solution
411.3%9.64%0.81%3.01%0.84
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$51,129.68
Regulatory Fees
$81.35
Total Slippage
$540.01
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OOS Start Date
Jul 21, 2022
Trading Setting
Monthly
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, momentum, etf rotation, risk-on/risk-off, trend following, bonds and equities, monthly rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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 12% Solution " is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"The 12% Solution " is currently allocated toQQQandTLT. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "The 12% Solution " has returned 4.92%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "The 12% Solution " is 11.68%. 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 12% Solution ", 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, crypto, and options.