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V2 | Emerging Markets | Otterly Foolish | Dereck Nielsen Mod
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About

A tactical emerging‑markets strategy that shifts between leveraged long, inverse, rotating the strongest EM countries, and bonds. It uses trend, overbought/oversold readings, and short‑term momentum to decide when to attack, hedge, or play defense.
NutHow it works
Daily, it checks trend: is EM (EEM) in an uptrend? (a fast 8‑day average above a slow 200‑day). If yes and EM is “too hot” (EDC’s RSI—a 0–100 heat gauge—>80), it briefly flips short (EDZ). Otherwise it goes pro‑EM: 35% in the 4 strongest EM country funds (by 60‑day strength), 32% in EDC (3x long EM), 33% in EMXC (EM ex‑China). If not in an uptrend: if very washed‑out (RSI<26) buy EDC for a bounce; else if still weak pick EDZ or BSV (short‑term bonds) by short‑term strength; otherwise hold VWOB (EM gov bonds). Uses 3x ETFs; volatile.
CheckmarkValue prop
EM-focused, rules-based strategy blending trend, momentum and rotation. Out-of-sample return 26.45% vs SPY 23.32%, with higher drawdown (~29.5% vs ~18.8%), but Calmar ~0.90—offering stronger upside with active risk control.

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OOS Start Date
Nov 30, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Emerging markets, tactical asset allocation, trend following, mean reversion, country rotation, leveraged etfs, bonds, risk-on/risk-off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 25 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
ECH
iShares MSCI Chile ETF
Stocks
EDC
Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares, Shares of beneficial interest, no par value
Stocks
EDZ
Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3x Shares
Stocks
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
Stocks
EIDO
iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF
Stocks
EMXC
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF
Stocks
EPHE
iShares MSCI Philippines ETF
Stocks
EPOL
iShares MSCI Poland ETF
Stocks
EPU
iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure 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 toEMXC, ILF, EWY, EDC, ECHandEPU. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 26.45%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 29.50%. 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, crypto, and options.