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A multi-asset, 3x-leveraged trading framework that aims to catch upside with UPRO/TQQQ while hedging risk with BIL/SHY/TMF and selective bears (SOXS) during dips. It uses many timeframe checks and regime signals to shift between leveraged exposure, hedges, and cash, aiming for strong upside with risk controls and tax-friendly positions.
NutHow it works
- The system is a decision tree that checks many market signals across multiple time frames. Each signal asks a simple question (for example, is the recent rise of a leveraged ETF stronger or weaker than a bond or cash proxy? Is volatility high or low? Are major indexes showing a dip or a rally?). If the answer is yes, the tree points to a sub-strategy that uses a specific mix of ETFs. - Core bets use leveraged equity exposure like UPRO (3x S&P 500) and TQQQ (3x Nasdaq 100) to capture upside when risk signals are favorable. - Hedging and safety bets use cash-like or bond-like ETFs (BIL for cash-like safety, SHY for short-term Treasuries, TMF for long Treasuries, BIL again to minimize K-1 exposure) to protect capital when risk is high. - Bear or defensive bets like SOXS (bear semiconductor 3x) and other hedges are employed in a controlled way to capture downside or to reduce risk when regimes shift to risk-off. - Signals include: inverse volatility windows (e.g., 14d/21d/28d/35d), RSI-like relative strength checks (comparing recent performance of a risky asset against safer proxies like SHY or SHY against SPY), drawdown checks (max drawdown over 1 year), and standard deviation of returns over certain windows. - The strategy uses multiple “blocks” or versions (V4, V5, etc.) that combine different sub-strategies with different weights to form a final mix. - It emphasizes K-1 avoidance by using cash-like instruments (BIL) and widely traded ETFs to keep tax treatment straightforward. - The end result is a blended, frequently rebalanced exposure that shifts between levered growth, bear/defensive overlays, and cash/bond hedges depending on the composite signal from the rule-set. This isn’t a single indicator system; it’s a layered approach that cross-checks several signals to build a dynamic, diversified, and risk-conscious 3x-leveraged framework.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample upside ~60% annualized with Sharpe ~1.47 vs S&P. Dynamic hedges and cash/bond cushions plus regime-switching aim to ride rallies while limiting drawdowns. Tax-friendly with K-1 avoidance.

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OOS Start Date
May 21, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged equity, hedging, regime-switching, dip strategy, tax-conscious
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 26 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
QQQE
Direxion Shares ETF Trust Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index ETF
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF
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.

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

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

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 39.76%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 42.07%. 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, and options.