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Symphonies
Direxion SS SD
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A daily switch. If the market’s fear gauge is running hot, take a 3× short on the S&P 500. Otherwise, hold the two calmest among Apple 1.5×, Microsoft 1.5×, NVIDIA, and AMD based on recent volatility.
NutHow it works
Each day: - Check VIXM, an ETF linked to market fear/volatility. If its 40‑day RSI (a speed/heat meter) > 69, buy SPXU, a fund targeting 3× the opposite of the S&P 500. - Otherwise, split equally between the two least‑volatile (past 10 days) among: AAPU (Apple 1.5×), MSFU (Microsoft 1.5×), NVDA, AMD. Rebalance daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy offers solid risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe ~0.59) and ~17.2% annualized gains with a Calmar ~0.37, blending a volatility hedge with calmer tech bets. Note: max drawdown ≈46% vs SPY ≈19%.

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OOS Start Date
Dec 7, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Risk-on/risk-off, vix-based trigger, 3x inverse s&p (spxu), leveraged tech (aapu/msfu), nvda/amd, low-vol filter, daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 6 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AAPU
Direxion Shares ETF Trust Direxion Daily AAPL Bull 2X Shares
Stocks
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
Stocks
MSFU
Direxion Shares ETF Trust Direxion Daily MSFT Bull 2X Shares
Stocks
NVDA
Nvidia Corp
Stocks
SPXU
ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500
Stocks
VIXM
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures 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.

"Direxion SS SD" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Direxion SS SD" is currently allocated toAAPUandNVDA. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Direxion SS SD" has returned 16.55%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Direxion SS SD" is 46.34%. 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.

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