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A daily, multi-block ETF rotation strategy using momentum and volatility signals to pick leaders and hedge risk; includes The Classics, a KMLM rotator, and vix hedges, with levered bets and daily rebalancing.
NutHow it works
- The system runs daily and splits 100% of cash across a large set of ETFs and leveraged ETFs. - It uses signals like RSI (relative strength) and momentum checks (movement vs. recent averages) on major assets (SPY, QQQ) and on sector/iso ETFs (XLK, XLP, XLF, XLY, VOX, etc.) to determine strength vs. weakness. - It organizes holdings into blocks/groups (e.g., The Classics, VIX Hedging, Oversold, Long Momentum paths) and assigns weights that can be very large (sometimes 100% to a single group or asset, sometimes distributed across several assets). - A prominent sub-system (the KMLM switcher) rotates among top screeners and rotation strategies to pick a “winner” basket among many possible stocks/ETFs, aiming to capture favorable moves while avoiding repetitive exposure. - There are explicit hedging layers using VIX-related ETFs (VIXY, VXX, UVIX, VIXM) to protect during volatility surges; these hedges can be activated when volatility indicators or RSI checks indicate risk. - The strategy includes “wash” blocks and long/short rotation components that can emphasize leveraged bets (TQQQ, SOXL, TECL, UPRO) when signals look favorable, and duck into hedges or safer bets when signals weaken. - Risk is managed through diversification across sectors and through explicit hedging; however, the use of leverage and frequent rebalancing introduces higher volatility and complexity. - Overall, it’s a rule-based, signal-driven rotation engine designed to chase leaders, hedge risk, and adapt to changing market regimes on a daily basis.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: Sharpe ~1.45 vs ~1.00, annualized return ~129% vs ~19%, Calmar ~3.60. A daily-rotating, hedged ETF strategy that targets leaders and uses VIX hedges to pursue outsized upside with better risk-adjusted performance than the S&P 500.
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YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
1.31.120.130.37
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
54.12%11.59%-1.77%0.2%0.71
17,016.51%268.31%-0.89%-9.64%2.69
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$1,711,650.88
Regulatory Fees
$5,776.31
Total Slippage
$36,602.66
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Feb 23, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Momentum, volatility hedging, sector rotation, tactical allocation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 66 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
ALTY
Global X Funds Global X Alternative Income 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
CLSE
Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF
Stocks
CTA
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
Stocks
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
DBO
Invesco DB Oil Fund
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 toDBO, TQQQ, BIL, XLPandPSQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 89.47%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 35.90%. 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.