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The Monster
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About

A complex, AI-influenced, multi-model system that dynamically rotates among cash, bonds, equities, gold, and volatility hedges based on market signals, with multiple safety overlays and gradual rebalancing to balance growth and risk.
NutHow it works
In plain language: The Monster runs a big decision tree that looks at many market signals (like how volatile things are, whether prices are trending up or down, and how much risk is seen in certain assets). Depending on what it sees, it picks a mix of investments (think cash-like safety, bonds for stability, broad stock bets, and hedges that profit when markets swing). It assigns weights to each chosen asset, with some blocks favoring safety and others leaning into growth or hedges. There are built-in safety checks (Black Swan, Flash Crash, Market, Bear/Bull Vol) that can flip you toward less risky assets or cancel risky bets if conditions look awful. Rebalancing is gradual (a 5% drift threshold), not a daily reshuffle. The system uses many ETFs, including familiar ones and more niche or leveraged vehicles, to create a single blended portfolio that adapts to the market regime. The aim is to boost return potential while limiting big losses, but the structure is highly intricate and requires careful risk handling.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: 22.74% annualized return vs 20.81% S&P, lower drawdown (16.83% vs 18.76%), and Calmar ~1.35—strong risk control from adaptive multi-asset rotations. Slightly lower Sharpe, but steadier upside/downside protection.
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YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.780.350.050.23
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
303.27%13.23%-2.02%-1.16%0.79
716,977.97%120.52%-2.01%0.02%3.05
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$71,707,796.94
Regulatory Fees
$283,824.90
Total Slippage
$1,990,372.04
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Aug 5, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset, volatility hedging, risk-on/off, macro regime, rule-based
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 88 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
ANGL
VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF
Stocks
AOK
iShares Core 30/70 Conservative Allocation ETF
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
COMT
iShares U.S. ETF Trust iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF
Stocks
CWB
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
EDV
Vanguard World Funds Extended Duration 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 Monster" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"The Monster" is currently allocated toUPRO, USDU, YYY, SVXY, QUAL, UUP, SPXL, BTAL, TQQQ, ANGL, SPTL, SHV, VWO, SOXS, TLT, VRP, UDOW, TMV, VIXM, VUG, SQQQ, MTUM, SPLV, AOKandPSQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "The Monster" has returned 25.32%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "The Monster" is 17.12%. 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 Monster", 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.