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Symphonies
V1.1a Cash USDU & Stocks | BTAL - K-1 Free
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A symphony is an automated trading strategy — Learn more about symphonies here

About

Rules-based, daily‑rebalanced switch between U.S. stocks (often Nasdaq‑tilted, sometimes 2x) and defenses (long USD, anti‑beta, commodities). Bond and dollar trends plus a TIP vs STIP “weather” gauge drive the moves, using K‑1‑free commodity funds.
NutHow it works
Daily, it toggles between offense and defense using trend checks. - If long bonds (TLT) and big tech (QQQ) trend up, and TIP beats STIP (inflation‑protected Treasuries): buy stocks via QLD/SSO or SMH/QQQ. Otherwise hold USDU (strong USD) + BTAL (stock hedge). - If bonds trend down: if USD (UUP) is rising, rotate among USDU, PDBC (commodities), OILK (oil), XLB (materials), GDXJ (gold miners), picking the calmer pair; else hold QQQ.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample gains with lower drawdown and beta vs the S&P 500. Returns are near-SPY, but with stronger downside protection and Calmar-backed risk control from a daily, rules-based mix of stocks, bonds, USD and commodities.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.160.60.260.51
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
282.23%15.35%0.09%13.88%0.87
V1.1a Cash USDU & Stocks | BTAL - K-1 Free
805.48%26.46%20.82%38.37%1.2
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$90,547.92
Regulatory Fees
$179.90
Total Slippage
$1,115.51
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Sep 27, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset tactical, trend-following, risk-on/off, dollar strength, commodities rotation, defensive hedge, k-1-free, daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 14 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
GDXJ
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
Stocks
OILK
ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil ETF
Stocks
PDBC
Invesco Actively Managed Exch-Traded Commodity Fd Tr Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
Stocks
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
Stocks
STIP
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF
Stocks
TIP
iShares TIPS 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.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toSMH. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 22.97%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 16.43%. 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.