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Symphonies
Beat The Market V2
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A daily, rules‑based switch between leveraged Nasdaq (QLD) and short‑term Treasuries (SHY). Uses market trend, “heat” (RSI), and volatility checks to seek stock‑like returns with smaller drawdowns; keeps a partial buffer in cash/bonds for safety.
NutHow it works
Each day it flips between a 2x Nasdaq fund (QLD) and short‑term U.S. Treasuries (SHY). First it checks trend: is the S&P 500’s ~1‑month average above its ~10‑month average? In uptrends it holds QLD unless the Nasdaq looks overheated (a 0–100 “heat” score called RSI is high) or too volatile—then it parks in SHY. In downtrends it mostly holds SHY, only jumping into QLD on sharp, short‑term rebounds. Some cash/bonds stay idle to cut drops.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy yields stronger risk-adjusted growth vs the S&P: Sharpe ~1.33 vs 1.10, Calmar ~1.55, and annualized return ~56% vs ~20%, with built-in risk controls. Higher drawdowns, but far greater upside potential.

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OOS Start Date
Sep 3, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend following, momentum/rsi, volatility filter, leveraged etfs, equities vs bonds, risk management, market timing
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 4 assets in total
Ticker
Type
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
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.

"Beat The Market V2" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Beat The Market V2" is currently allocated toQLD. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Beat The Market V2" has returned 44.42%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Beat The Market V2" is 36.46%. 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 "Beat The Market V2", 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.