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Defensive with 2x Leverage
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About

Daily rules choose one: 2x Nasdaq after sharp selloffs, regular Nasdaq in confirmed uptrends, Utilities when hot or mixed, dividend/low-vol stocks in weak markets, or T‑bills when trends are poor. Aims to grow in good times and defend in bad times.
NutHow it works
Each day it checks two things. 1) Is the Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) extremely hot or cold over the last ~2 weeks? If very hot, it hides in Utilities (XLU). If very cold, it buys the 2x version of QQQ (QLD) to catch a rebound. 2) If not extreme, it uses the S&P 500 trend: above long-term and short-term means QQQ; above long-term but weak short-term means XLU; below long-term but okay short-term means SPHD; weak on both means T‑bills (BIL).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: 38.95% annualized return vs 33.63% S&P, Calmar 6.95, and strong risk controls. Tactical, 2x-leverage after pullbacks with ~5.6% max drawdown—higher upside with disciplined downside protection.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.230.790.410.64
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
490.35%14.52%1.36%5.73%0.89
Defensive with 2x Leverage
6,927.88%38.35%1.32%7.79%1.65
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$702,788.01
Regulatory Fees
$2,484.02
Total Slippage
$15,748.33
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OOS Start Date
May 31, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical etf rotation, trend + mean reversion, risk-on/risk-off, leveraged tech, defensive utilities/dividends, cash-like t-bills
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.

"Defensive with 2x Leverage" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Defensive with 2x Leverage" is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Defensive with 2x Leverage" has returned 38.95%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Defensive with 2x Leverage" is 5.60%. 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 "Defensive with 2x Leverage", 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.