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A two-regime, momentum-based strategy that tilts between leveraged tech bets (2x or 3x) with a cash cushion when tech momentum looks favorable, and into bonds/cash when momentum is weak or turning. Uses XLK RSI signals, a small cash buffer (BIL), and a 5% rebalancing band to manage risk.
NutHow it works
What the strategy tries to do, in plain language: - It watches the tech sector (XLK) to decide if tech stocks are in a strong up-move or a risk-off phase. If tech momentum looks attractive, it leans into a leveraged tech bet (either 2x or 3x) and keeps a cash cushion. If tech momentum looks extreme in the opposite direction, it pivots to the inverse leveraged tech bet to protect against a dive, again with some cash. - If tech momentum is not giving a clear buy or sell signal, the strategy shifts to a defensive posture by tilting into bonds and cash rather than equities. This is guided by bond momentum signals and longer-term price trends. - The system uses a fixed tolerance for rebalancing (about 5%) so it doesn’t churn every day, but it will adjust when weights drift beyond that threshold. - The overall aim is to catch bull runs in tech with a levered long exposure while reducing risk by switching into cash and bonds when momentum deteriorates. The approach relies on a handful of momentum checks (RSI over short windows for XLK and TMF, price relations to SPY, and a few moving-average checks for bonds) and applies a disciplined allocation to a small set of ETFs rather than a broad mix of stocks and funds. - Important caveats for a layperson: levered ETFs magnify both gains and losses and can underperform in choppy markets. The defined rules can produce whipsaws if market regime changes rapidly. This is a backtested, rule-based approach and results depend on execution and market regime persistence.
CheckmarkValue prop
Two-regime momentum strategy that leverages tech rallies with a cash buffer and a bond tilt to diversify risk. Out-of-sample: ~13.7% annualized returns with a disciplined 5% rebalance, offering a distinct risk/return path versus the S&P 500.
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.290.740.320.57
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
726.91%14.06%-1.77%0.2%0.85
39,650.95%45.15%-2.72%0.75%1.76
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$3,975,095.46
Regulatory Fees
$11,181.02
Total Slippage
$69,047.77
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
May 20, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etf momentum, regime switching, multi-asset, tech bias, bond tilt
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 14 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
EDV
Vanguard World Funds Extended Duration ETF
Stocks
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
TBT
ProShares Trust UltraShort Lehman 20+ Year Treasury
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond 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.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toTBTandEDV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 10.90%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 27.96%. 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.