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Symphonies
v1.1 | SVXY FTLT frontrunner VIXY mod
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About

Mostly sits in cash-like T‑bills and jumps into VIXY when major stock ETFs look overheated or after a sharp drop‑then‑bounce, aiming to catch volatility spikes. High risk when in VIXY.
NutHow it works
It flips between two funds: VIXY (tracks the market’s “fear” via VIX futures) and BIL (T‑bills/cash‑like). 1) If many big U.S. stock/sector funds look extremely “hot” over ~2 weeks (RSI≈75–80; a short‑term heat score), it buys VIXY, betting on a pullback/volatility spike. 2) If none are hot but the Nasdaq 100 (TQQQ) fell >12% in 6 days and then jumped >5.5% in 1 day, it also buys VIXY. Otherwise it stays in BIL.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy delivers ~27.9% annualized return vs S&P 20.1%, with lower drawdown (~16.6% vs 18.8%), better risk-adjusted gains (Calmar 1.68), and negative beta, offering diversification and protection while staying cash-like in calm markets.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.62-0.510.11-0.33
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
195.33%14.96%6.16%5.09%0.81
v1.1 | SVXY FTLT frontrunner VIXY mod
4,737.96%64.75%13.02%5.96%1.77
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$483,796.42
Regulatory Fees
$1,112.20
Total Slippage
$7,358.26
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jul 22, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Volatility timing, tactical allocation, contrarian/mean reversion, risk-off hedge, cash-or-long-volatility
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 15 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
QQQE
Direxion Shares ETF Trust Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
VIXY
ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VOOG
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF
Stocks
VOOV
Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF
Stocks
VOX
Vanguard Communication Services 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.

"v1.1 | SVXY FTLT frontrunner VIXY mod" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"v1.1 | SVXY FTLT frontrunner VIXY mod" is currently allocated toVIXY. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "v1.1 | SVXY FTLT frontrunner VIXY mod" has returned 33.07%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "v1.1 | SVXY FTLT frontrunner VIXY mod" is 16.61%. 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 "v1.1 | SVXY FTLT frontrunner VIXY mod", 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.