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XLP makes some sense
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Stay in Berkshire Hathaway most of the time. When market fear is rising and defensive stocks are unusually strong, switch to VIX funds (VIXY and VIXM) to try to profit from a volatility spike.
NutHow it works
RSI is a 0–100 score of recent price strength. UVXY is a leveraged VIX (market fear) fund used only as a signal. XLP is the consumer‑staples sector. If UVXY 10‑day RSI > 50 and XLP 10‑day RSI > 78, own VIXY+VIXM 50/50; else own BRK/A (Berkshire). Usual exposure: Berkshire’s insurance/rail/utilities; stress: VIX futures.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~27.8% annualized return, Sharpe ~2.36, max drawdown ~2.58%. Default Berkshire core with selective VIX hedges aims to beat the S&P 500 on risk-adjusted terms and reduce downside risk.

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OOS Start Date
Nov 15, 2025
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, volatility timing, momentum filter, defensive staples signal, long-vol switch, single-stock core
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 5 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BRK/A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VIXM
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VIXY
ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR 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.

"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 -9.33%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "XLP makes some sense" is 7.82%. 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 "XLP makes some sense", 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.