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V1a 15/15 BB + V1a WAM - K-1 Free
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A layered, rule-based, ETF-based strategy that blends Bollinger Band and momentum signals with a weighted-asset mix to tilt between leveraged stock bets and hedges, with bond ballast. It seeks to ride short-term moves while controlling risk, and is designed to be tax-friendly (K-1 Free).
NutHow it works
What it does in plain language: - It uses two main overlays (BB and WAM) to decide how to tilt the portfolio. - BB 15/15: checks if prices are unusually high or low for a 15-day window to spot potential reversals. - RSI asks whether momentum is extreme (overbought/oversold) and compares different assets to gauge where money should flow. - The WAM part distributes cash across several blocks, with weights that favor a core strategy (V1a Stupid Bot) but still include other long/short ideas and hedges. - Asset picks include a broad set of ETFs (tech, semiconductors, bonds, broad market). Some bets are leveraged and/or inverse, meaning they magnify moves up or down. - There are explicit long and short opportunities (e.g., Dip Buy vs. Short groups) and checks that look at bonds before taking stock risk. - Rebalancing is not automatic; the system moves when signals align and a small corridor keeps changes from happening too often. - “K-1 Free” implies tax simplicity for the user, but not a guarantee; confirm with your tax advisor. What the user would actually see in practice: - A diversified mix of long bets (e.g., tech/QQQ-like exposures, semiconductor bulls) and hedges (semiconductor bears, QQQ shorts) depending on signals. - Occasional rotation toward bonds when risk appears elevated, acting as ballast. - Occasional “dip-buy” entries when beaten-down assets show signs of stabilizing. - The overall weight is mostly allocated to a core set of ideas, with smaller allocations to other macro and hedging ideas.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy delivers higher risk-adjusted returns than the S&P: Sharpe 1.23, Calmar 1.69, annualized return 76% vs 20%. Diversified, levered bets with hedges and bond ballast—though drawdowns can be larger.
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YTD
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.751.990.290.54
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
567.19%13.88%-1.77%0.2%0.84
21,061,949.45%131.5%-16.32%-1.64%1.64
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$2,106,204,944.74
Regulatory Fees
$9,812,733.89
Total Slippage
$70,537,711.42
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jul 30, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged momentum, multi-asset, macro overlays, hedging, k-1 free
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 28 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
EDC
Direxion Daily MSCI Emerging Markets Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SCHZ
Schwab US Aggregate Bond ETF
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.

"V1a 15/15 BB + V1a WAM - K-1 Free" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"V1a 15/15 BB + V1a WAM - K-1 Free" is currently allocated toCURE, XLU, XLK, UDOWandPSQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "V1a 15/15 BB + V1a WAM - K-1 Free" has returned 65.98%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "V1a 15/15 BB + V1a WAM - K-1 Free" is 45.06%. 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 "V1a 15/15 BB + V1a WAM - K-1 Free", 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.