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Symphonies
60/40 TQQQ, UVXY/BSV and Shorts
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About

Rule-based, two-mode plan: ride uptrends with a 3x Nasdaq fund (TQQQ), but if things get extremely hot, flip that sleeve to a volatility spike fund (UVXY). In downtrends, favor bonds/defensive stocks or short Nasdaq (SQQQ), with occasional oversold rebound bets (TECL/SPXL).
NutHow it works
1) Check trend: Is the S&P 500 (SPY) above its 200‑day average? - If yes: put ~60% in TQQQ (3x Nasdaq). If QQQ or SPY looks extremely hot (RSI>80), switch that sleeve to UVXY, which jumps when volatility spikes. - If no: split ~40/60. Try quick rebounds (TECL or SPXL) when very oversold; otherwise rotate among short Nasdaq (SQQQ), long Treasuries (TLT), broad bonds (BND) and Staples (XLP). RSI is a 0–100 “heat” meter; <30=oversold, >80=hot.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy targets higher upside (87% annualized) with solid risk-adjusted metrics (Calmar ~1.76; Sharpe ~1.39) vs SPY. It blends leveraged tech exposure, hedges, and bonds in a regime framework to pursue gains while managing risk.

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OOS Start Date
Jan 9, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 3%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etfs, trend filter, mean reversion, volatility hedge, bonds, us equities, tech-heavy, tactical
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 10 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples 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.

"60/40 TQQQ, UVXY/BSV and Shorts" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"60/40 TQQQ, UVXY/BSV and Shorts" is currently allocated toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "60/40 TQQQ, UVXY/BSV and Shorts" has returned 76.65%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "60/40 TQQQ, UVXY/BSV and Shorts" is 49.56%. 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 "60/40 TQQQ, UVXY/BSV and Shorts", 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.