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v2 Long term FTLT l 6 Oct 2011 l BrianE
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About

Rules-based, single‑ETF switcher using RSI and trend filters. In risk‑on it mostly rides 3x tech (sometimes 2x energy). In risk‑off it flips to bonds, gold, or bearish funds; short‑term signals guide the final pick. Very high risk.
NutHow it works
Owns one ETF at a time and switches by rules. Extremes: if the S&P 500’s 14‑day RSI (stretch gauge: low=washed‑out, high=overheated) is very low, buy 3x tech; if tech’s RSI is extremely high, buy volatility. Else, 6‑month regime: if stocks beat utilities (risk‑on), hold 3x tech or, when commodities lead, the week’s winner of 3x tech vs 2x energy. If utilities lead (risk‑off), hold bonds/gold if bonds trend up; otherwise a bearish/defensive fund.
CheckmarkValue prop
Regime-switching, single-ETF strategy aiming for tech-led upside with downside protection. OOS return ~20.3%/yr vs SPY ~22.5%, but with far higher drawdowns and volatility. Use as a diversification tool to complement, not replace, the S&P 500.

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OOS Start Date
Apr 11, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Rules-based tactical allocation, regime switching, leveraged etfs, momentum & mean-reversion, single-position, volatility hedge
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 13 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
TECS
Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3x Shares
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (based on the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index; symbol AXTWEN)
Stocks
TMV
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares (based on the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index; symbol AXTWEN)
Stocks
UGL
ProShares Ultra Gold
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.

"v2 Long term FTLT l 6 Oct 2011 l BrianE" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"v2 Long term FTLT l 6 Oct 2011 l BrianE" is currently allocated toTMF. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "v2 Long term FTLT l 6 Oct 2011 l BrianE" has returned 16.84%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "v2 Long term FTLT l 6 Oct 2011 l BrianE" is 64.49%. 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.

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