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V1a Simple Portfolio (UVXY) + BB V3.0.4.2A merged with v4 Pops and V1 New SOXL + BB V3.0.4.2a merged with v2 TEC/SOX/HIB Baller - UVXY and V1 New SOXL Baller
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About

A multi-block, momentum-driven portfolio that toggles between leveraged tech/semis bets (SOXL, TECL, SPXL, etc.) when signals look strong, and volatility/bond hedges (UVXY, VIX funds, TMF, TLT, SHY, BIL, etc.) when risk rises. It uses RSI and momentum filters to pick one asset per block and then allocates full exposure within that bloc, with no automatic rebalancing schedule.
NutHow it works
- The plan is built as a sequence of decision blocks (Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4, plus sub-blocks like “Single Popped Dividends (UVXY)” and “Bull/ Bear Baller” groups). Each block contains signals and filters that decide whether to tilt toward a given asset or to stay in cash. - The core decision signals rely on momentum-type indicators. A common signal used is RSI (a momentum gauge that tells you if an asset is overbought or oversold). When RSI readings pass certain thresholds (for example, RSI on UVXY or other assets greater than about 79 or lower readings on other blocks), the block’s condition fires and a particular asset or group of assets gets favored. - Momentum and price trends are also used via moving-average–type measures (like moving-average return and exponential moving-average price) to rank and select a single asset within a group. Each eligible asset group picks one asset (select-n “1”) and assigns a fixed weight (often 100% within that shortlist) so that a single asset is chosen per sub-block when its signals align. - The strategy uses a mix of growth/levered ETFs (for example SOXL, TECL, SPXL, SOXX, QQQ-tilted variants) and hedging or defensive instruments (UVXY, VIX-related funds, BIL, SHY, TLT, TMF, GLD, DBC, EDV, AGG, etc.). This creates a two-sided approach: when market conditions look favorable, the tilted assets (especially leveraged tech/semis) get exposure; when conditions deteriorate or volatility spikes, hedges or defensive assets take on a larger role. - There are multiple “blocks” named with labels like “Bullish Market Conditions,” “Risk ON,” “Risk OFF,” and “Defense | Modified.” Each block contains nested checks (IFs) that evaluate indicators on various tickers and funds. The end result is a set of assets that are considered “in” the portfolio at any given moment, with an allocation path that tends to sum to 100% (via cash weights and cap allocations inside groups). - Rebalancing is set to none here, meaning the system doesn’t automatically redraw weights on a fixed schedule. Instead, it relies on the ongoing condition checks to determine when to shift exposure within the blocks. - The strategy often uses top/bottom sorts (e.g., “select-fn bottom / top,” “select-n 1”) and various filters (moving-average return, exponential-moving-average-price, standard deviation-based screens) to pick which specific instrument to own when a block’s conditions are satisfied. - The approach blends both “income/dividend-like” considerations (there are dividend groupings like SCHD and DGRO in risk-off zones) with aggressive momentum plays (SOXL/TECL and related lev ETFs) to create a diversified tilt across growth, value, and hedges. - The overall idea is to attempt to ride favorable momentum in high-beta themes (tech/semis) while preserving capital with volatility and bond/treasury exposures when risk signals indicate stress or a regime change. Important caveats: this is a levered, momentum-driven framework with many moving parts and many ETFs with correlated risk; it aims for tactical tilts rather than a simple buy-and-hold strategy, and it carries substantial risk, especially during rapid regime shifts or sustained volatility.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this momentum/hedge strategy beats the S&P on risk-adjusted grounds: Sharpe ~1.51 vs 1.41, Calmar ~2.23, and annualized return ~78.7% vs ~22.5%, though it may endure larger drawdowns during regime shifts.
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
Max
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
1.820.520.040.2
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
134.21%14.51%-1.77%0.2%0.77
6,704,967.72%486.57%-11.64%-4.46%3.67
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$670,506,771.56
Regulatory Fees
$2,724,864.06
Total Slippage
$19,544,698.59
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Apr 24, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Strategy design, momentum & volatility timing, leveraged etfs, multi-asset tilts, risk management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 73 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
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
DGRO
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
Stocks
EDV
Vanguard World Funds Extended Duration ETF
Stocks
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets 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 toDGRO, TMF, SVXY, SOXS, SCHDandVIXM. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 72.02%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 35.32%. 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.