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VIXM vs. SVXY | AaronC
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A daily “fear vs calm” switch: if VIXM (fear) heats up vs SVXY (calm), rotate into hedges and defensive names; if calm leads, load the strongest leveraged stock‑market funds. Equal-weight, momentum/mean‑reversion blend.
NutHow it works
Each day it compares a short‑term “hot/cold” score (RSI) of two volatility funds: VIXM (goes up when fear rises) vs SVXY (goes up when fear falls). If fear wins, it splits into a hedge (BTAL) plus the strongest defensives (utilities, staples, healthcare, Walmart/Costco) or energy up/down. If calm wins, it buys the hottest leveraged stock funds (SSO, QLD, UDOW) or energy. Equal‑weight; rotate daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this regime-switching strategy offers ~44% annualized return vs ~21% for the S&P, with lower drawdowns (~13% vs ~19%), higher Sharpe (~1.58 vs ~1.19) and a lean beta (~0.72)—strong upside with built-in downside protection.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.340.860.30.54
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
578.26%15.17%0.09%13.88%0.93
VIXM vs. SVXY | AaronC
39,640.18%55.55%0.09%36.06%1.79
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$3,974,017.76
Regulatory Fees
$12,263.95
Total Slippage
$96,205.50
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Aug 13, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Volatility-regime switching, momentum/trend, defensive rotation, leveraged etfs, factor hedge
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 13 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
Stocks
DIG
ProShares Ultra Energy
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
SCO
ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil
Stocks
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
Stocks
SVXY
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
UDOW
ProShares UltraPro Dow 30
Stocks
UNH
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED (Delaware)
Stocks
VIXM
ProShares VIX Mid-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.

"VIXM vs. SVXY | AaronC" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"VIXM vs. SVXY | AaronC" is currently allocated toQLDandUDOW. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "VIXM vs. SVXY | AaronC" has returned 44.43%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "VIXM vs. SVXY | AaronC" is 13.14%. 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 "VIXM vs. SVXY | AaronC", 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.