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Symphonies
V1a Simple Portfolio (UVXY) + v4 Pops
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Rules-based portfolio that hedges with UVXY when markets get overheated, rides strong uptrends using 3x tech/stock funds, and rotates to Treasuries, cash, gold, or defensive funds when selloffs or volatility appear. Signals use RSI, VIX, fast moves, and sector tells.
NutHow it works
Simple idea under many rules: - If stocks look “too hot” (RSI ~80 on broad funds), briefly buy UVXY (jumps when fear spikes), aiming to catch a pullback. - If trend is calm/up, ride fast movers (3x tech/semis/SP500). - If drops are sharp or fear rises (VIX, drawdowns), shift to Treasuries (TMF), cash (BIL), gold (UGL) or defensive funds (BTAL/SVXY). Signals: RSI=hot/cold gauge, quick % moves, drawdown, VIX trend, tech vs staples/utilities.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, the strategy outperforms the S&P with higher risk-adjusted returns: Sharpe ~1.72 vs 1.41, annualized return ~77.8% vs 22.5%, Calmar ~3.26, and drawdowns ~23.8% vs 18.8%, thanks to adaptive hedging and regime-driven gains.

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OOS Start Date
Apr 22, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, volatility hedging, mean reversion, trend following, leveraged etfs, risk-on/risk-off, multi-asset rotation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 36 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
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
DGRO
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
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 Simple Portfolio (UVXY) + v4 Pops" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"V1a Simple Portfolio (UVXY) + v4 Pops" is currently allocated toDGRO, TMF, SVXY, SCHD, VIXMandBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "V1a Simple Portfolio (UVXY) + v4 Pops" has returned 75.96%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "V1a Simple Portfolio (UVXY) + v4 Pops" is 23.85%. 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 Simple Portfolio (UVXY) + v4 Pops", 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.