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About

A daily-rebalanced, rule-based strategy that combines leveraged Nasdaq exposure (primarily TQQQ) with hedge overlays (UVXY, TMF/EDV) and a momentum-driven mega-cap tech stock selector. It uses broad-market trend checks (SPY/SMA200), overbought/oversold signals (RSI and momentum tests), and a six-group, 12-day momentum ranking of big tech names (TSM, MSFT, AMZN, AAPL, TSLA, NVDA, AMD) to tilt allocations. The goal is to ride Nasdaq strength with leverage while hedging risk in overextended regimes, and to opportunistically buy the dips through a structured, rule-based framework.
NutHow it works
- The system operates daily and first checks the broad market state using SPY against its 200-day moving average. If SPY looks weak (below SMA200 and stocks trending down), it shifts toward hedges or bonds rather than chasing gains. If the market is constructive, it stays more exposed to Nasdaq/QQQ exposure. - For overbought conditions, it pairs hedges or hedged proxies: it may buy volatility or long Treasuries (e.g., UVXY for volatility, TMF for long-duration Treasuries) based on RSI and momentum signals, prioritizing assets with lower recent RSI. - For oversold conditions, it looks to buy the Nasdaq (or Nasdaq proxies) using levered long exposure like TQQQ (and occasionally TECL) and applies RSI/momentum screens to avoid buying near highs. - The strategy contains a separate module called “Charged QQQ” that builds six groups of mega-cap tech names (TSM, MSFT, AMZN, AAPL, TSLA, NVDA, AMD). Each group ranks these stocks by their 12-day moving-average return (a momentum measure) and selects the top 1 through 6 stocks across the groups. This ranked list is used to inform which tech names to overweight in the core exposure, effectively tilting the portfolio toward the strongest recent performers within that cohort. - The “group” blocks are combined with a cash-equal weighting scheme, so the long exposure is distributed across the selected assets. - There are nested tests that compare current price vs moving averages (e.g., 200-day SPY, 21-day/200-day comparisons) and RSI thresholds to decide whether to stay long, take profits, or switch to hedges. - All of this is designed to be rebalanced daily, so positions can shift quickly in response to changing momentum and market regime.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample Sharpe ~1.46 vs S&P 500 1.44; annualized return ~73% vs 23%; max drawdown ~37% vs ~19%. Leveraged Nasdaq with hedges and mega-cap momentum aims for superior upside with disciplined risk controls.

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OOS Start Date
Mar 8, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Momentum, leveraged nasdaq, market timing, hedge overlays, stock-picking (mega-cap tech)
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 16 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AAPL
Apple Inc.
Stocks
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
Stocks
AMZN
Amazon.Com Inc
Stocks
EDV
Vanguard World Funds Extended Duration ETF
Stocks
MSFT
Microsoft Corp
Stocks
NVDA
Nvidia Corp
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
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 toNVDA, AAPL, AMZN, TSLA, AMDandMSFT. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 64.18%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 37.45%. 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.