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[*] VT | QQQ Indicator | Template
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A daily, tactical plan that rides tech strength in calm uptrends (often via TQQQ), but quickly layers in VIX hedges or switches to crash‑protection mixes when markets look overheated or volatility surges. In downtrends it favors defense.
NutHow it works
1) Check trend: if SPY is above its 200‑day average, play offense; otherwise play defense. 2) Offense: hold QQQ/TQQQ unless prices look “too hot.” RSI is a heat gauge; when it’s very high, the strategy adds VIX‑linked hedges (VIXY, VXX, VIXM, UVXY), scaling as heat rises. Big VIX spikes trigger special crash mixes (small UVXY/UVIX + BTAL, sometimes PSQ). 3) Defense: below trend, take small QQQ rebound trades or sit in BTAL/USMV; sometimes rotate to gold/oil.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy delivers superior risk-adjusted returns vs the S&P 500 (Sharpe ~2.37 vs ~1.44, alpha ~0.66, Calmar ~6.8) by riding tech in calm uptrends and applying volatility hedges during spikes.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
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SPY
0.413.030.720.85
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
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56.78%13.03%1.36%5.73%0.77
[*] VT | QQQ Indicator | Template
890.79%86.78%-0.05%25.65%1.3
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$99,079.49
Regulatory Fees
$114.31
Total Slippage
$706.73
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OOS Start Date
Mar 20, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend filter (200-day), rsi momentum, vix hedging, long/short volatility, crash protection, tech tilt (qqq), daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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.

"[*] VT | QQQ Indicator | Template" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"[*] VT | QQQ Indicator | Template" is currently allocated toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "[*] VT | QQQ Indicator | Template" has returned 210.18%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "[*] VT | QQQ Indicator | Template" is 30.82%. 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 "[*] VT | QQQ Indicator | Template", 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, crypto, and options.