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Symphonies
Better SPY/QQQ [TRACK]
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About

A simple “risk switch” based on SPY’s 100‑day trend. In weak markets it holds 3 steadier stocks (lowest recent drops). In strong markets it holds 3 faster movers (highest recent swings). Always equally weighted across the chosen three.
NutHow it works
It first checks the overall market using SPY’s 100‑day average. If SPY is below that average (market looks weak), it buys 3 steadier stocks from a preset list—the ones that have fallen the least recently. If SPY is above the average (market looks strong), it buys 3 fast movers—the ones that have swung the most lately. Money is split evenly. Picks can change as these signals change. The list spans big, familiar names across tech, consumer, and healthcare (plus a few others).
CheckmarkValue prop
Similar long-term upside to SPY (~23%/yr OOS) using a simple risk-switch: defend in weak markets with steady names, chase momentum in strong markets with high-vol movers. 3-stock, transparent diversification—watch for larger bear-market drawdowns.

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OOS Start Date
Nov 30, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Us equities, trend-following, risk-on/risk-off, stock selection, volatility targeting, tactical, large-cap growth
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 25 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AAPL
Apple Inc.
Stocks
ADBE
Adobe Inc.
Stocks
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
Stocks
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
Stocks
AMZN
Amazon.Com Inc
Stocks
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
Stocks
EXPO
Exponent Inc
Stocks
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc. Class A Common Stock
Stocks
IIPR
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. Common stock
Stocks
JKHY
Henry (Jack) & Associates
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.

"Better SPY/QQQ [TRACK]" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Better SPY/QQQ [TRACK]" is currently allocated toNVO, IIPRandAMD. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Better SPY/QQQ [TRACK]" has returned 23.12%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Better SPY/QQQ [TRACK]" is 35.34%. 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.

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