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XLP makes some sense
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Mostly holds Berkshire Hathaway. Only when “fear” is firming (UVXY strong) and defensive stocks are unusually strong (XLP very hot) does it switch into VIXY/VIXM to try to benefit from spikes in market volatility.
NutHow it works
It watches a 10‑day RSI (a 0–100 score of recent price strength). If UVXY (an ETF tied to market “fear”/volatility) has RSI > 50 and XLP (consumer‑staples stocks) has RSI > 78, it buys VIXY and VIXM 50/50 (both usually rise when volatility spikes). Otherwise it holds BRK/A (Berkshire Hathaway). It only changes when signals flip; no scheduled rebalancing. Note: VIX ETFs are very volatile and can decay if held long.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~71% annualized return, Sharpe ~4.45, max drawdown ~2%, over 17 days. Core BRK/A with selective VIX hedges aims to outperform the S&P 500 on upside while keeping risk disciplined.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.01-0.010-0.06
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
617.31%14.99%1.36%5.73%0.91
XLP makes some sense
7.43%0.51%——0.27
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$10,742.69
Regulatory Fees
$0.33
Total Slippage
$2.08
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OOS Start Date
Nov 15, 2025
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Volatility timing, rsi momentum, tactical allocation, vix etfs, defensive filter
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.

"XLP makes some sense" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"XLP makes some sense" holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "XLP makes some sense" has returned 4.37%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "XLP makes some sense" is 0.01%. 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.

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