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CAOS to QQQ the BIL Beater
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About

A daily, all-or-nothing switch: use CAOS’s recent 7‑day jump as a “fear spike” cue to buy QQQ; otherwise sit in CAOS (a defensive, tail‑risk ETF). Tries to beat cash/T‑bills by buying tech after scares and staying defensive the rest of the time.
NutHow it works
Every day it looks at how CAOS (a tail‑risk ETF that rises when markets get shaky) did over the last 7 days. If CAOS is up more than about 2% for the week, it switches 100% into QQQ (big tech heavy). Otherwise, it stays 100% in CAOS. Checks daily and can fully switch.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy offers strong downside protection (0.76% drawdown vs SPY’s 5.07%), solid risk-adjusted metrics (Calmar ~4.28, Sharpe ~2.08), and potential tech-rebound upside—delivering better risk control than the S&P 500.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.080.20.140.38
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
76.99%21.08%-2.85%-2.42%1.35
CAOS to QQQ the BIL Beater
43.32%12.82%0.24%0.76%1.55
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$14,331.90
Regulatory Fees
$4.84
Total Slippage
$33.26
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OOS Start Date
May 13, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical timing,risk-on/risk-off,volatility-triggered,qqq vs tail-risk,daily switching
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 2 assets in total
Ticker
Type
CAOS
Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
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.

"CAOS to QQQ the BIL Beater" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"CAOS to QQQ the BIL Beater" is currently allocated toCAOS. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "CAOS to QQQ the BIL Beater" has returned 3.16%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "CAOS to QQQ the BIL Beater" is 0.76%. 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 "CAOS to QQQ the BIL Beater", 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.