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Broad Market 3 Liner (Monthly Trading)
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About

A simple monthly switch: own QQQ when it’s trending up; otherwise hold Treasuries—SHY if long bonds look weak, TLT if they look firm. Aims for growth in uptrends and defense in downtrends. Backtested since 2003.
NutHow it works
Once a month, it checks QQQ (a tech‑heavy US stock fund). If QQQ’s 21‑day average price is above its 210‑day average, it buys QQQ. Otherwise it moves to bonds: if TLT’s 60‑day RSI (a 0–100 recent‑strength score) is below 50, it holds SHY (short‑term Treasuries); else it holds TLT. 100% goes into the one chosen fund.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: 21.48% annualized return, lower drawdown 17.54% vs 18.76%, Calmar ≈1.22, and robust risk-adjusted Sharpe. Simple monthly switch between QQQ and bonds for steadier growth.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.090.510.290.54
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
1,061.36%11.2%1.36%5.73%0.66
Broad Market 3 Liner (Monthly Trading)
2,045.91%14.2%0.6%8.42%0.84
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$214,590.61
Regulatory Fees
$58.80
Total Slippage
$394.95
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OOS Start Date
Nov 30, 2022
Trading Setting
Monthly
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend following, tactical allocation, momentum, monthly rebalance, etfs, stocks and bonds, risk management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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.

"Broad Market 3 Liner (Monthly Trading)" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Broad Market 3 Liner (Monthly Trading)" is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Broad Market 3 Liner (Monthly Trading)" has returned 21.48%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Broad Market 3 Liner (Monthly Trading)" is 17.54%. 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 "Broad Market 3 Liner (Monthly Trading)", 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.