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V1.1 BWC+HTX: Sub-Zero RSI MA Crossover (BT June 2 2015) Smart Sane SVXY Edition incl. UVXY & Extreme Beta
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A fast, rules-based, risk‑on/risk‑off approach. It buys sharp rebounds in oversold markets, goes defensive or short in weak trends, and in calm times tilts to whichever is stronger (bonds or stocks), with strict caps on riskier positions like SVXY.
NutHow it works
It’s a rulebook that shifts between offense, defense, and quick hedges. 1) Regime check: compares a short vs long “heat” score (RSI) on the S&P 500. Short-term stronger = normal; weaker = weak. 2) Weak: if stocks are very washed out (low RSI), buy the 2 most beaten‑down high‑octane stock funds (3x tech/semis/Nasdaq/S&P) for a bounce. Otherwise use defensive/short funds (BTAL, SH/SDS, cash), especially if price is under its 200‑day average. 3) Normal: if indexes/sectors look overheated (very high RSI), add brief hedges (UVXY or inverse tech/semis/oil). Otherwise pick bonds or stocks based on which is stronger; in stocks, mix recent winners with lower‑drawdown picks. SVXY (short volatility) is capped at 26% of the portfolio.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this rule-based strategy diversifies risk by switching between risk-on, defensive, and hedges with a capped SVXY exposure. It targets oversold rebounds, aims to curb tail risk, and seeks steadier risk-adjusted returns than the S&P 500.

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OOS Start Date
Nov 25, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 24%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, risk-on/risk-off, momentum and mean reversion, leveraged etfs, volatility trading, bonds vs stocks, sector rotation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 27 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond 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
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
DRIP
Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bear 2X ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SDS
ProShares UltraShort S&P500
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 toBTAL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 15.66%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 37.73%. 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.