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About

A tactical, contrarian strategy that rotates among BTAL, SVXY, XLE, and BIL. It parks in cash when volatility rises, flips to BTAL when markets look overheated, and otherwise mixes BTAL/SVXY (and sometimes XLE) when trends are calm.
NutHow it works
It only buys 4 funds: BTAL (anti‑beta), SVXY (short volatility), XLE (energy), BIL (T‑Bills). It first checks volatility (via UVXY). If vol is rising, it hides in BIL. If the market is okay, it checks for “too hot” readings (RSI: a 0–100 heat meter; >80=too hot). Hot = switch to BTAL. Otherwise it mixes BTAL and SVXY based on trend and bond‑vs‑Nasdaq strength, sometimes adding XLE.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy cuts drawdown to 12.7% versus SPY’s ~18.8%, with Calmar ~1.73 and Sharpe ~1.27, plus lower volatility. Anti-beta BTAL, short-vol SVXY, and cash ballast create smoother, resilient equity exposure.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.250.380.070.27
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
522%14.34%1.36%5.73%0.88
Wash it
4,082.3%31.48%7.38%7.77%1.27
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$418,229.62
Regulatory Fees
$2,918.02
Total Slippage
$17,219.08
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OOS Start Date
Nov 25, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, volatility-aware, contrarian, factor (anti-beta), short volatility, multi-asset, risk management, energy tilt, cash management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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.

"Wash it" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Wash it" is currently allocated toBTALandSVXY. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Wash it" has returned 21.99%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Wash it" is 12.71%. 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 "Wash it", 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, crypto, and options.