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Symphonies
The vol-y wolly
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A rules-based, volatility-aware plan: in calm times it reaches for growth (leveraged Nasdaq) or a controlled short‑vol mix; in rough times it either buys a dip in Nasdaq or shifts to a diversified, defensive 5‑ETF basket.
NutHow it works
Step 1: Is the S&P 500 calm lately? If yes: if core bonds (BND) beat T‑bills (BIL) over ~3 months, buy QLD (2x Nasdaq‑100). If not, hold 55% SVXY (short volatility) + 45% VIXM (long volatility). If markets are jumpy: if the Nasdaq (QQQ) is very “oversold,” still buy QLD for a rebound; otherwise split evenly: SHY (short Treasuries), SPY (S&P 500), BTAL (defensive long/short), GLD (gold), XLP (consumer staples).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy delivers ~30.5% annualized return vs SPY's ~22.4%, with adaptive growth/defense tilts and volatility hedges. Higher upside, disciplined risk (Calmar ~1.11), though drawdowns can be larger in turbulence.

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OOS Start Date
Apr 30, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 2%
Type
Stocks
Category
Regime-switching, volatility-aware, momentum filter, tactical allocation, leveraged etfs, vix/volatility etfs, defensive rotation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 11 assets in total
Ticker
Type
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
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SVXY
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VIXM
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures 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 vol-y wolly" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"The vol-y wolly" is currently allocated toSVXYandVIXM. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "The vol-y wolly" has returned 28.06%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "The vol-y wolly" is 27.58%. 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 vol-y wolly", 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.