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250/200 Momentum | Garen
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Daily trend rule: if the S&P 500’s short‑term average is above its medium‑term average, hold QQQ (Nasdaq‑100). Otherwise park in SHY (short‑term US Treasuries). Fast, risk-on/risk-off toggle.
NutHow it works
Each day, compare SPY (S&P 500 ETF) 10‑day EMA with its 25‑day SMA. A moving average is the average of recent prices; EMA gives more weight to recent days. If the short‑term average is above the medium‑term one (an uptrend), own QQQ (Nasdaq‑100). Otherwise hold SHY (1–3yr US Treasuries). Recheck daily and switch as needed.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: higher risk-adjusted performance with fewer drawdowns than the S&P 500. Sharpe 1.73 vs 1.54; Calmar 1.81; max drawdown 14.3% vs 18.8%; annualized return ~25.84% vs SPY’s 26.48%.

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OOS Start Date
Nov 2, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend following, momentum, tactical asset allocation, risk-on/risk-off, us equities, treasuries
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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.

"250/200 Momentum | Garen" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"250/200 Momentum | Garen" is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "250/200 Momentum | Garen" has returned 25.84%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "250/200 Momentum | Garen" is 14.29%. 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 "250/200 Momentum | Garen", 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.