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A complex, rule-based tactical fund that rotates among leveraged stock ETFs, hedges, and a managed-futures overlay, using RSI and moving averages (with KMLM as a macro gauge) to ride big moves and limit downside. High risk, high complexity.
NutHow it works
High-level gist: - Start with cash allocated across several ETFs almost equally. Then, a chain of signals decides which single ETF (or a small set) to actually own, based on momentum and trend rules. - If momentum and trend conditions look favorable (e.g., certain RSI levels and price trends), the system tilts toward aggressive stock bets (like TQQQ, SOXL, TECL). - If signals warn of risk (rising volatility, weakness in macro trend indicators, or KMLM turning negative against its 20-day average), it shifts into hedges or defensive positions (UVXY, SQQQ, QID, BTAL, AGG, BSV). - KMLM provides a macro overlay: its price relative to its 20-day moving average helps decide whether to favor risk-on plays or move toward risk-off hedges. - The framework uses a “top pick” style filter at times, selecting the strongest signal among candidates, and applies a 0.1 (10%) corridor to avoid large drifts between rebalances. No fixed calendar-based rebalancing; changes happen when the rules fire. - The construction emphasizes risk control via diversification across options-like exposures (levered longs, inverse plays, volatility bets) rather than concentrating in a single asset, but it remains inherently high risk due to leverage and rapid rotations.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy delivers ~96% annualized return versus ~17% for the S&P, with Sharpe ~1.53 vs ~0.99 and Calmar ~3.18. It uses momentum, hedges, and macro signals to pursue big moves—accept drawdowns near ~30% for outsized gains.

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OOS Start Date
Sep 23, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Managed futures, momentum-based allocation, volatility hedging, tactical etf strategy, leveraged etfs
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 16 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
Stocks
GE
GE Aerospace
Stocks
KMLM
KraneShares Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
Stocks
LLY
Eli Lilly & Co.
Stocks
NVO
Novo-Nordisk A/S
Stocks
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
Stocks
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
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 toQID. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 76.92%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 30.33%. 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.