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Symphonies
Blend: Simple Regime Switching and Dip Buying with Leveraged Nasdaq (2x)
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Rules-based mix that rides uptrends with mostly QQQ, buys sharp selloffs with 2x QQQ (QLD), and shifts to defensive staples (XLP) plus a small inverse tech hedge (QID) when the market weakens, using SPY’s trend and a short-term oversold trigger.
NutHow it works
It watches the S&P 500 (SPY) to decide the market’s mood. - If SPY is above its long-term average: hold mostly Nasdaq-100 (about 75% QQQ) with a small 2x slice (about 25% QLD). - If SPY is below it and very beaten up: go all-in QLD to catch a rebound (QLD aims for ~2x QQQ’s daily moves). - Otherwise: play defense in Consumer Staples (XLP) with a small bet against tech (QID is ~−2x QQQ).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample returns ~35% vs SPY ~23%; Calmar ~1.43; max drawdown ~25% vs ~19% for SPY. Regime-switching, tech tilt with defensive hedges targets faster growth with controlled risk.

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OOS Start Date
Sep 25, 2022
Trading Setting
Threshold 25%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical, trend-following, regime-switching, dip-buying, nasdaq-100, leveraged etfs, inverse etf hedge, defensive rotation
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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.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toQLDandQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 35.36%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 24.77%. 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 the symphony, 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.