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(A) 10% YOLO (20.8/4% MDD) Since 2018
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90% in T‑bills for steadiness. 10% actively times the market: hedge with volatility when markets look “too hot,” buy 3× tech/S&P on sharp dips, otherwise trend‑follow between 3× long or 3× short Nasdaq, with a crash‑to‑cash escape.
NutHow it works
90% sits in BIL (short‑term Treasuries) for stability. The other 10% is tactical: it watches a short‑term “hot/cold” score (0–100) on major indexes/sectors. If things look too hot, it hedges with VXX (benefits from market stress). If too cold, it buys 3× bullish ETFs (TQQQ/TECL/UPRO/SOXL). Otherwise it follows the trend, flipping between 3× long or 3× short Nasdaq (TQQQ/SQQQ), sometimes part cash, with a crash‑to‑cash failsafe.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy delivers better risk-adjusted results than the S&P: Sharpe ~1.96 vs ~1.10, Calmar ~2.93, max drawdown ~4.8% vs ~18.8%. 90% Treasuries stability with 10% tactical sleeve for upside, far smoother risk.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.180.110.120.34
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
168.32%12.8%-2.54%-4.14%0.72
(A) 10% YOLO (20.8/4% MDD) Since 2018
371.76%20.84%2.91%3.64%2.98
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$47,176.35
Regulatory Fees
$38.16
Total Slippage
$207.67
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OOS Start Date
May 15, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend following, mean reversion, volatility hedge, leveraged etfs, cash-plus, risk-managed
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 19 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
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.

"(A) 10% YOLO (20.8/4% MDD) Since 2018" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"(A) 10% YOLO (20.8/4% MDD) Since 2018" is currently allocated toBILandSQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "(A) 10% YOLO (20.8/4% MDD) Since 2018" has returned 14.88%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "(A) 10% YOLO (20.8/4% MDD) Since 2018" is 4.80%. 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 "(A) 10% YOLO (20.8/4% MDD) Since 2018", 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.