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About

A tactical, risk-on/risk-off tech strategy. When bonds look stronger than the Nasdaq, it adds 3x tech exposure in 20% slices; otherwise it holds T‑bills. In sharp selloffs, it may add a UVXY “black swan” bet or stay in short-term bonds.
NutHow it works
It dials risk up or down. Five quick “votes” compare short‑term strength of bonds to the Nasdaq. Each vote that favors bonds puts 20% into a high‑octane tech basket (SOXL, TQQQ, TECL, SVXY); otherwise that 20% sits in T‑bills (BIL). In a sharp selloff, it may also buy UVXY to catch a volatility spike; else short‑term bonds (BSV).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: 31.7% annualized vs SPY ~19.8%, using a dynamic risk-on/off tech tilt with crash-mode hedges. Seeks higher tech upside and volatility capture with disciplined drift, though drawdowns can be larger.
1M
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YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.371.330.360.6
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
605.13%14.55%-1.77%0.2%0.89
139,686.66%65.49%-6%19.44%1.54
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$13,978,665.90
Regulatory Fees
$29,195.22
Total Slippage
$192,408.54
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
May 24, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, momentum/trend, volatility hedging, leveraged etfs, bonds vs equities
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 14 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
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
IEI
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
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 toBIL, SOXL, SVXY, TECLandTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 23.38%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 49.01%. 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.