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Symphonies
The Dave Ramsey
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A symphony is an automated trading strategy — Learn more about symphonies here

About

A rules-based, “go with the trend” strategy. In uptrends, hold broad stocks and sometimes add bonds or a volatility hedge. In downtrends, buy sharp rebounds with leveraged funds; otherwise short tech or sit in bonds/defensive stocks.
NutHow it works
First, it checks if the S&P 500 (SPY) is above its long-term trend. If yes, it holds a simple stock mix (SCHD, VXUS, IJR, SPYG) and may pair it with long Treasuries (TLT) or a volatility hedge (VIXY) based on a “heat meter” called RSI (>80 very hot, >60 strong). If SPY is weak, it tries quick rebounds with 3x bulls (TECL or UPRO). If not bouncing, it either shorts tech (PSQ/QID) or hides in bonds (TLT/BSV). If conditions are mixed, it uses a defensive stock fund (SPHD).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: 22.11% annualized vs SPY 21.85%. A regime-switching strategy that grows in uptrends and captures rebounds in downtrends with a diversified core, hedges, and selective leverage—higher upside with disciplined risk.

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OOS Start Date
Jan 24, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 3%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, regime switching, momentum, mean reversion, volatility hedge, leveraged etfs, inverse etfs, bonds, defensive equity
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 14 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
IJR
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SCHD
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF
Stocks
SPHD
Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SPYG
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 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 Dave Ramsey" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"The Dave Ramsey" is currently allocated toVXUS, IJR, SPYGandSCHD. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "The Dave Ramsey" has returned 20.38%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "The Dave Ramsey" is 24.62%. 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 Dave Ramsey", 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.