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A tactical, drawdown-protected, multi-asset strategy using 3x levered ETFs for upside in uptrends and layered hedges (UVXY, BIL, bear ETFs) to limit losses, plus a Nasdaq dip play and oil/bond hedges for diversification.
NutHow it works
The strategy is a rule-based system that aims to amplify gains in rising markets while limiting losses in downturns. It watches for signs of overextension or regime shifts using simple indicators and performance screens, then rotates among a set of leveraged long bets (e.g., SPXL, TQQQ, TMF) and protective hedges (UVXY, SQQQ, SPXU, BIL, DBO, PSQ). A Nasdaq-specific dip-playline adds a tactical tilt to tech exposure during favorable short-term conditions. A separate oil/bond hedge layer diversifies risk beyond equities. The overall flow is: (1) detect favorable regimes and go long with leverage; (2) detect risk signals or drawdowns and move into hedges; (3) use volatility and safety assets (UVXY, BIL, TMF, etc.) to cushion drawdowns; (4) occasionally deploy targeted tilts (Nasdaq dip, oil/bond) to capture additional edges. This is a high-frequency-style, tactical approach, not a buy-and-hold strategy, and it relies on active monitoring and disciplined risk controls due to the use of leverage and complex hedges.
CheckmarkValue prop
Looks to deliver ~23% annual returns like the S&P, but with a diversified, tactical 3x-leveraged core and hedges that lower beta (~0.7) and cushion drawdowns. Upside in trends, but tail risk remains regime-dependent.

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OOS Start Date
Sep 28, 2022
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etfs, drawdown hedge, multi-asset allocation, volatility hedges, risk-on/risk-off, tactical trend following, diversified hedging, sector/commodity hedges
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 12 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
DBO
Invesco DB Oil Fund
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPXU
ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 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 toTMF, SPXL, DBOandBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 25.63%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 38.71%. 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.