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Blend: V4 & V5 CFS + BBD, BHFEAR | BIL
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A daily-rebalanced, multi-signal strategy that blends leveraged UPRO/TQQQ exposure with hedges (BIL/SHY/TMF) to chase upside in trends and protect on dips. It uses multi-window momentum, volatility, and drawdown checks to switch between risk-on and risk-off modes across V4/V5 variants and dip-check blocks.
NutHow it works
The system runs every trading day. It looks at several signals: how prices moved recently (momentum), how much prices jump around (volatility), and how risky the big bets are (drawdown risk). It compares leveraged bets like UPRO (3x S&P 500) and TQQQ (3x Nasdaq) to safer references (SPY, SHY) and uses short-term cash-like assets (BIL, SHY, TMF) to hedge. If the signals align (low volatility, positive momentum, acceptable drawdown, and favorable trend checks across 14–42 days), it tilts toward the leveraged bets to chase upside. If signals flip (rising volatility, weak momentum, larger drawdowns), it shifts toward hedges (BIL/SHY/TMF) to preserve capital. The logic is built in layers (V4 and V5 variants) with separate “dip check” blocks (Nasdaq 21/28/42 days) to catch pullbacks and rebounds, and it blends these pieces to form a daily target mix among the core assets. The approach favors US large-cap exposure with tech tilt via SPY/QQQ and uses TMF/BIL as hedges, avoiding complex tax forms by design. The outcome is a dynamic, rules-based sleeve that toggles between aggressive growth and conservative protection, aiming for a smoother equity curve over time rather than a static, buy-and-hold stance.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample strength: aims for ~50% annual return vs ~22% for the S&P, powered by levered growth with built-in hedges. A disciplined, rules-based approach that pursues upside while moderating risk during dips.

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OOS Start Date
Apr 28, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, leveraged etfs, risk-on/off hedging, multi-window signals, volatility management, dip-buying, tax-efficient overlay
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 7 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
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
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
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.

"Blend: V4 & V5 CFS + BBD, BHFEAR | BIL" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Blend: V4 & V5 CFS + BBD, BHFEAR | BIL" is currently allocated toTQQQandUPRO. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Blend: V4 & V5 CFS + BBD, BHFEAR | BIL" has returned 38.83%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Blend: V4 & V5 CFS + BBD, BHFEAR | BIL" is 50.18%. 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 "Blend: V4 & V5 CFS + BBD, BHFEAR | BIL", 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.