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A rules-based, multi-asset rotation that uses RSI and price-trend signals to tilt between tech-levered bets, hedges, bonds, and cash, aiming to ride tech strength when momentum is favorable and shift to hedges/safer assets when risk rises.
NutHow it works
How it works in plain language: The system starts with cash as the default. It then runs a series of momentum/trend checks on different ETFs. One key check looks at whether tech exposure is oversold or overbought using RSI (a score that roughly indicates buying or selling pressure). If certain tech signals look oversold (RSI below a threshold), it may tilt into a tech-levered ETF (ROM) and a short-term bond ETF (SHV) to catch a rebound while staying somewhat balanced. If tech or market momentum looks strong, it may favor tech upside (e.g., QQQ family, including levered positions like TQQQ) while hedges or safer assets are reduced. In other branches, the system watches for overbought conditions (RSI very high) on broad-market or Nasdaq exposures and then shifts toward hedges (VIX-related funds like VIXY, or long-duration Treasury hedges like TMF), or toward lower-volatility or anti-beta assets (BTAL, SPLV, PSQ) and even short QQQ (SQQQ) when warranted. A long-term trend filter is used by comparing current prices to a 200-day benchmark (implemented here via SPY as the reference). If the market appears weak relative to that long-term trend, the model leans more toward safer or hedging positions; if it looks strong, it tilts toward risk-on tech bets. The mix includes a range of assets: ROM (levered tech), SHV (short-term Treasuries), QQQ (broad tech), SQQQ (inverse Nasdaq), VIXY (volatility), TMF (long Treasuries 3x), BTAL (anti-beta hedge), SPLV (low volatility), PSQ (short QQQ), and occasionally other hedges. The result is a rules-based, somewhat conservative-to-aggressive rotation tied to momentum and trend signals rather than a fixed, static allocation. Note: this explanation omits the exact nested logical syntax but captures the intent and typical regime behavior.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample data show stronger downside protection (12.6% max DD vs 18.8% for SPY) and solid risk-adjusted gains (Calmar 1.22). It captures tech upside in good markets while hedging risk, offering steadier growth than the S&P 500.

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OOS Start Date
Sep 22, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical-asset-allocation, leverage, risk-management, momentum-etfs, multi-asset
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 13 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
ROM
ProShares Ultra Technology
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPLV
Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond 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.

"V1 Barry Bonds | DereckN | " is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"V1 Barry Bonds | DereckN | " is currently allocated toSHVandSPLV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "V1 Barry Bonds | DereckN | " has returned 15.58%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "V1 Barry Bonds | DereckN | " is 12.62%. 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 "V1 Barry Bonds | DereckN | ", 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.