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Symphonies
$DS TQQQ for the long run combo pack + VIXn' + BrianE's 4TLT l 3+1 group | VXX edition | SHARED
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About

A rules-based, tech-heavy tactical strategy. It rides strong uptrends with 3x ETFs (TQQQ/TECL/SOXL), and when markets look overheated or fearful it shifts to bonds/cash, VIX-linked funds, or even inverse ETFs (SQQQ/SOXS) to cut risk.
NutHow it works
- First it checks if major indexes/sectors look “too hot” using a 0–100 heat gauge (RSI). If hot, it splits between a fear‑gauge fund (VXX) and T‑Bills (BIL). - Otherwise it tries to own fast‑moving tech (TQQQ/TECL/SOXL) when the trend is up (SPY above its 200‑day average) and volatility is calming (SVXY rising). - If fear spikes (UVXY very high) or the trend breaks, it moves to short‑term bonds (BSV/SHY), VXX, or flips bearish (SQQQ/SOXS). - Extra rules dial back risk in choppy, sideways markets (uses UUP and TLT as clues).
CheckmarkValue prop
This strategy offers superior risk-adjusted out-of-sample results vs the S&P: Sharpe ~1.45 vs 0.97, Calmar ~2.10, and ~102% annualized OOS return. It leans into tech rallies with hedges via volatility and bonds; expect higher but managed drawdowns.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
1.261.170.160.4
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
180.76%13.81%2.19%5.01%0.76
$DS TQQQ for the long run combo pack + VIXn' + BrianE's 4TLT l 3+1 group | VXX edition | SHARED
2,788,910.01%260.63%5.85%13.93%2.55
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$278,901,001.22
Regulatory Fees
$444,744.57
Total Slippage
$3,172,339.35
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jul 17, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 7%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged tech momentum, volatility timing, tactical allocation, inverse hedging, bonds/cash parking
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 20 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares
Stocks
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
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 toVXXandBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 102.32%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 48.69%. 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, crypto, and options.