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10d IEF vs 20d PSQ
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A daily, rule-based momentum strategy that rotates between tech/stock exposure and bonds/cash using RSI signals, favoring tech when momentum looks strong and shifting to safety when Nasdaq momentum nears extreme levels, with equal weighting across active assets.
NutHow it works
Every trading day the strategy checks a sequence of momentum rules using RSI values on several ETFs (QQQ, XLK, IEF, PSQ, SHV). If QQQ looks extremely overbought (RSI over 80 on a 10-day window), it shifts toward safer assets (SHV) or cash. If that condition isn’t met, it uses other RSI comparisons (e.g., IEF vs PSQ, XLK vs QQQ) and moving-average checks to decide whether to tilt toward equities (SPY, QQQ, XLK) or toward bonds/cash. When the model allocates to stocks, it weights the chosen equity ETFs roughly equally (cash-equal approach) rather than overweighting a single name. The intent is to capture upside in tech when momentum is favorable while leaning to safety when momentum signals suggest risk, all on a daily rebalancing cadence.Important note: the exact numeric thresholds come from the coded RSI windows and comparisons (e.g., 10-day RSI on QQQ > 80, 20-day RSI windows for cross-asset comparisons) and are used to drive decision branches, but the high-level idea is momentum-based rotation between growth assets and safety assets, with a simple equal-weight scheme within the active group.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample RSI-driven momentum rotates between tech and bonds, delivering higher risk-adjusted returns than the S&P: ~37.11% vs ~22.21% annualized, Sharpe ~1.54 vs ~1.31, drawdown ~14.87% vs ~18.76%, Calmar ~2.50.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.220.540.260.51
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
569.43%10.44%-2.02%-1.16%0.6
15,244.6%30.07%0.58%3.14%1.36
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$1,534,459.52
Regulatory Fees
$4,184.81
Total Slippage
$27,812.13
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OOS Start Date
Jan 17, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset, momentum-based, rule-based, etf rotation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 6 assets in total
Ticker
Type
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
XLK
State Street Technology 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.

"10d IEF vs 20d PSQ" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"10d IEF vs 20d PSQ" is currently allocated toSHV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "10d IEF vs 20d PSQ" has returned 34.83%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "10d IEF vs 20d PSQ" is 14.87%. 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 "10d IEF vs 20d PSQ", 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.