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VMS as a pure Pop Bot
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A daily-rebalanced, multi-signal, leveraged-ETF strategy that toggles between risk-on bets (tech/semiconductors and related leveraged funds) and risk-off hedges (volatility and safe assets) based on momentum and regime signals, aiming to capture big moves with disciplined hedging.
NutHow it works
The bot treats the market like a decision tree. First, it checks whether tech stocks look stronger than defensive stocks. If tech leads, it enters a risk-on mode and considers a few high-momentum bets (such as triple-levered tech funds or a volatility hedge) and then picks the single best option to own for the day based on short-term performance signals. If conditions look fragile or volatile, it switches to protective bets (volatility-related funds, inverse/short-leveraged funds, or short-term Treasuries) and may hold a safe asset like a very short‑term bond fund. Every day, it re-evaluates all signals and re-allocates to the chosen asset, keeping cash as a baseline. It uses momentum tests (how fast a fund has risen or fallen recently), how strong the asset’s recent trend is, and how it compares to other assets in its peer groups. Expected behavior: when conditions are favorable, you’ll see exposure to leveraged tech or long-duration Treasuries; when volatility or risk spikes, exposure shifts toward volatility hedges (or cash-like assets) to limit losses. The system uses a few hard thresholds (for example, momentum gauges, overbought indicators, and volatility signals) to decide which block to follow and which assets to select. The end result is a single, daily-changed position intended to ride big moves while trying to avoid big drawdowns through hedging and safe-cash positions.
CheckmarkValue prop
Regime-driven, hedged strategy aiming for big moves with disciplined risk controls. Out-of-sample drawdown is lower (16.4% vs 18.8%), beta is low, and Calmar ~1.29, offering steadier, risk-adjusted upside alongside the S&P 500.
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YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.60.170.010.08
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
622.83%14.72%-1.77%0.2%0.9
353,087.59%76.35%-0.32%-0.65%1.8
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$35,318,758.62
Regulatory Fees
$130,117.09
Total Slippage
$919,576.49
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jan 17, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etfs, volatility hedging, tactical asset allocation, momentum signals, regime detection
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 15 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SVXY
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
TECS
Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3x ETF
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
TMV
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
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.

"VMS as a pure Pop Bot" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"VMS as a pure Pop Bot" is currently allocated toBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "VMS as a pure Pop Bot" has returned 19.15%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "VMS as a pure Pop Bot" is 16.43%. 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 "VMS as a pure Pop Bot", 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.