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๐Ÿบ pliny the elder ๐Ÿบ PRD 1.0
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Daily multi-factor strategy: rotate into leveraged equity ETFs on uptrends confirmed by moving averages and momentum, apply mean-reversion checks, and shift to risk-off hedges (bonds, gold, cash-like funds) during downturns.
NutHow it works
Plain-language description of how this strategy operates: - It runs daily and checks whether the market is in a solid uptrend using long-term price guides (moving averages like 50, 100, and 200 days). - If the market looks healthy, it shifts into leveraged equity ETFs (like UPRO, SSO, or TQQQ) to try to capture big moves. The exact choice among these is decided by short-term momentum checks and a top-choice rule. - There is also a mean-reversion component that can take advantage of prices moving too far from their usual levels, potentially providing a counter-move to the trend when it seems stretched. - When risk signals rise or the trend weakens, the system moves toward safer assets (gold, government bonds, short-term Treasuries) to reduce exposure to equities. - The system continually weighs several assets against each other but ultimately picks one best-fit asset each day to hold, with a daily rebalance that keeps positions current. - The approach combines trend-following, breakout-style confirmation, and mean-reversion logic to try to harvest upside while limiting downside through risk-off periods.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy seeks outsized upside in uptrends (46.7% vs 22.8% for SPY), aided by risk-off hedges. Best for investors who can tolerate higher drawdowns for potentially stronger returns than the S&P 500.

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OOS Start Date
Jan 4, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following, breakout, mean-reversion, etf rotation, risk-on/risk-off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 11 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury 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 doesnโ€™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.

"๐Ÿบ pliny the elder ๐Ÿบ PRD 1.0" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"๐Ÿบ pliny the elder ๐Ÿบ PRD 1.0" is currently allocated toTQQQandBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "๐Ÿบ pliny the elder ๐Ÿบ PRD 1.0" has returned 31.78%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "๐Ÿบ pliny the elder ๐Ÿบ PRD 1.0" is 62.66%. 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 "๐Ÿบ pliny the elder ๐Ÿบ PRD 1.0", 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.