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v4 Pops l 18 April 2012
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A four-block, daily-rebalanced, volatility- and tech-levered strategy that uses RSI/momentum and asset screens to pick a single asset (often UVXY or triple-levered tech ETFs) each block, with ballast in cash/bonds. It aims to ride volatility spikes and tech leadership days while keeping risk in check through regime-based rules and frequent reallocation.
NutHow it works
- The system rebalance daily. - It splits decisions into four main blocks (1st Block, 2nd Block, 3rd Block, 4th Block), each with its own rules and asset selections. - Each block weighs a single asset 100% when its entry rule is satisfied. - Core entry rule style uses indicators like RSI (a momentum gauge) on select reference assets and compares to a high threshold (e.g., 79) to trigger exposure to volatility-sensitive ETFs (primarily UVXY and related funds) or to tech-levered ETFs (TECL, SOXL, etc.). - If the primary condition isn’t met, the strategy cascades through alternative RSI checks on other assets (e.g., VTV, VOX, SPY, etc.), moving-average/return screens, and drawdown screens, before resorting to ballast positions (BIL, IEF, TLT, TMF, etc.). - Conditions often combine multiple signals (e.g., “RSI on X > 79” AND “max drawdown on SPY over a window is <=0”) to justify a position. - The blocks also include regime labeling like “Normal market” and “Danger Market Conditions” to adjust the composition and risk posture implicitly. - Weighting is deterministic: when a block fires, it assigns a full 100% weight to the chosen asset; all blocks together shape the final portfolio mix for the day. - The assets used span volatility proxies (UVXY, SVXY, VIXM, VIXY, VIX-related ETFs), triple-levered tech ETFs (TECL, SOXL, TQQQ-related), and ballast/bond proxies (BIL, IEF, TLT, BND, TMF) and some consumer/tech/sector proxies (XLP, XLK, QQQ-like products, VOX, VTV, etc.). The result is a highly dynamic, risk-on/off mix that can swing between aggressive volatility bets and defensive cash/bonds depending on the signals.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, regime-driven daily-rebalanced strategy targeting volatility spikes and tech leadership. Delivers ~60% annualized return vs SPY ~24%, with Calmar ~1.33 and alpha ~0.50. Lower beta, but drawdowns ~45% - mitigated by ballast.
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3M
6M
YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
1.30.570.030.16
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
511.42%13.89%-1.77%0.2%0.86
2,361,192,768.46%238.69%3.15%2.62%2.34
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$236,119,286,845.92
Regulatory Fees
$1,042,883,119.27
Total Slippage
$5,069,742,364.91
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Mar 19, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Quantitative, leveraged etfs, volatility strategies, multi-regime tactical allocation, tech-levered exposure
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 27 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
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
QQQE
Direxion Shares ETF Trust Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SVXY
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures 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.

"v4 Pops l 18 April 2012" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"v4 Pops l 18 April 2012" is currently allocated toBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "v4 Pops l 18 April 2012" has returned 57.57%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "v4 Pops l 18 April 2012" is 44.77%. 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 "v4 Pops l 18 April 2012", 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.