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1X Leveraged Index Simplified
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Simple trend-and-heat model. In uptrends, hold QQQ unless the market looks overheated (then hedge with UVXY or briefly park in IEF). In downtrends, buy only deep dips; otherwise rotate to PSQ (short QQQ) or IEF. Rebalanced daily.
NutHow it works
1) Trend: If QQQ’s 50-day avg price is above its 200-day avg (“Golden Cross”), it’s an uptrend; else a downtrend. 2) Heat: RSI is a 0–100 “heat meter” (>80 very hot, <30 very cold). Uptrend: usually hold QQQ; if QQQ/SPY are very hot use UVXY (volatility hedge); if just warm (SPY 60-day RSI>60) use IEF; else QQQ. Downtrend: buy big dips (QQQ/SPY RSI<30); else if QQQ 5<20-day avg, pick the stronger of PSQ (short QQQ) or IEF; else QQQ. QQQ=Nasdaq 100; SPY=S&P 500; IEF=bonds; UVXY=vol spike; PSQ=inverse QQQ.
CheckmarkValue prop
Dynamic, rule-based strategy that hedges volatility and rotates into bonds in heat. Out-of-sample Sharpe ≈0.62 with strong risk controls—aims for a more resilient, risk-adjusted path than SPY while preserving upside potential.

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OOS Start Date
Oct 9, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend-following, risk-on/risk-off, momentum, volatility hedge, bonds, equities, inverse etf
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 5 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
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures 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.

"1X Leveraged Index Simplified" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"1X Leveraged Index Simplified" is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "1X Leveraged Index Simplified" has returned 8.42%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "1X Leveraged Index Simplified" is 22.77%. 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 "1X Leveraged Index Simplified", 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.