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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

Tech‑heavy, rules-based strategy using leveraged ETFs. It rides strong uptrends (TQQQ/TECL/SOXL) and shifts to cash/bonds or inverse funds on volatility or weakness, guided by a heat meter (RSI), trend, and VIX signals.
NutHow it works
Core: TQQQ (3x Nasdaq). Also TECL (3x tech), SOXL (3x semis), SPXL (3x S&P); defense: SQQQ/SOXS (inverse), VXX/UVXY (volatility), BIL/BSV/SHY/TLT (cash/bonds). This ruleset rides uptrends when calm, steps aside when prices look too hot/cold (via a simple heat meter, RSI), and uses volatility and a 200‑day trend on SPY to switch between offense and defense.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this tech-momentum strategy delivers superior risk-adjusted performance vs the S&P: Sharpe ~1.44 vs 0.98, Calmar ~2.07, and ~100% annualized return vs ~17%. It leverages tech uptrends with volatility controls, but accepts higher drawdowns in stress.

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OOS Start Date
Jul 17, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 7%
Type
Stocks
Category
Nasdaq/tech momentum, semiconductors, leveraged etfs, tactical trend, volatility hedging, risk-on/risk-off
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 ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street 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 100.42%. 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, and options.