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Symphonies
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Monthly, 80% switches between leveraged growth funds and defensive hedges using a bond trend signal (BND vs BSV). A fast “panic” check cuts risk after sharp drops. The other 20% rotates a diversifier by recent strength. Uses leveraged/inverse ETFs.
NutHow it works
Monthly: 1) Panic check: if the S&P 500 (SPY) just fell sharply, shift to safety/hedges (Treasuries, volatility, inverse stock funds, market‑neutral BTAL). 2) Core 80%: compare BND (broad bonds) vs BSV (short bonds) over ~3 months. If BND is stronger, own 4 strong growth ETFs (e.g., TQQQ/UPRO/TECL/SOXL). If not, use hedges: short Nasdaq, short long‑Treasuries, energy, US$, or gold/T‑bills. 3) Satellite 20%: a simple recent‑strength score (RSI) picks one diversifier.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: 37.24% annualized return vs 22.87% for the S&P, aided by a panic safety net and regime-based leverage. Higher upside, but larger drawdowns (~45% vs ~19%), with active risk management to navigate volatility.

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OOS Start Date
May 31, 2023
Trading Setting
Monthly
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, momentum/trend, risk on/off, leveraged etfs, bonds vs cash switch, sector rotation, hedging
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 43 assets in total
Ticker
Type
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
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
DIG
ProShares Ultra Energy
Stocks
DUG
ProShares UltraShort Energy
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
EWZ
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x 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 toUPRO, TECL, TQQQandFAS. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 29.12%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 45.47%. 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.