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A large, rule-driven, RSI-guided portfolio ensemble mixing leveraged equity bets with volatility hedges to chase growth while trying to dampen risk; extremely complex, backtest-heavy, and geared toward sophisticated traders.
NutHow it works
- The system reads many “if” style rules that use short-term momentum signals (RSI-like indicators) on popular ETFs (SPY, QQQ, etc.). - Depending on these signals, it assigns weights to a large basket of assets, including levered ETFs (like TQQQ, SOXL) for growth and volatility hedges (VXX, UVXY) plus cash proxies (BIL). - It includes many groups with names like Scale-In, VIX Blend, Holy Grail, and side-pack combos. Each group contributes a weight to a final mix, often aiming for a 100-point total per scenario. - The approach favors risk-on exposure when momentum looks strong and shifts toward hedges or cash when volatility or risk signals rise. It also experiments with tactical combos (e.g., mixing VXX with BIL in specific ratios) to blunt downside risk while preserving upside potential. - Because there are hundreds of branches and many assets, the result is a large ensemble rather than a single, simple rule. The use of leveraged ETFs means high upside potential but also high drawdown risk. End result is a dynamic, rule-driven portfolio that is heavily tilted toward growth with opportunistic hedging.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample shows ~37% annualized return vs ~19.7% for the S&P, with positive alpha and solid risk-adjusted Sharpe; Calmar ~1.02. Expect higher upside through leverage and hedges, but larger drawdowns (~36% vs ~19%).

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OOS Start Date
Aug 1, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 2%
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset, leveraged etfs, volatility hedging, rsi-driven rules, backtest-heavy ensemble
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 59 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
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
BWZ
SPDR Bloomberg Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
DIA
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
Stocks
DOG
ProShares Short Dow30
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 toSHV, BIL, BNDandPSQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 31.52%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 36.49%. 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.