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About

A tactical utilities strategy that flips between XLU and a -2× inverse utilities fund (SDP) using trend filters and a “heat gauge” (RSI). In uptrends it holds XLU unless overheated; in downtrends it holds SDP unless washed out. Rebalanced daily.
NutHow it works
It holds one of two funds, rebalanced daily: XLU (owns U.S. utilities stocks) or SDP (moves about -2× utilities each day). It first checks the utilities trend using 100/50/10‑day averages. In uptrends it usually holds XLU, but if utilities look “too hot” by a heat gauge (RSI), it flips to SDP to bet on a pullback. In downtrends it usually holds SDP, but if utilities look “washed out” (RSI very low), it buys XLU for a bounce.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this trend-based utilities strategy beats the S&P: ~25.3% annual return vs 17.4%, max drawdown ~11.9% vs 18.8%, Sharpe ~1.35 vs ~0.93—more upside with less downside.
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Max
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.190.380.10.31
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
571.04%10.62%-0.15%0.4%0.61
xlu ftlt
5,322.76%23.57%2.14%2.9%0.99
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$542,275.78
Regulatory Fees
$3,228.92
Total Slippage
$18,666.12
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jan 17, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Utilities sector, trend + mean reversion, long/short, leveraged inverse etfs, daily rebalancing
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 2 assets in total
Ticker
Type
SDP
ProShares UltraShort Utilities
Stocks
XLU
State Street Utilities 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.

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

"xlu ftlt" is currently allocated toXLU. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "xlu ftlt" has returned 24.24%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "xlu ftlt" is 14.84%. 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 "xlu ftlt", 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.