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Eastbound & Down
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About

A daily, cash-equal, momentum-based rotation among tech/semis and Treasury hedges, using RSI/price trend signals to ride upside in favorable markets and shift to safer or hedged positions to protect capital.
NutHow it works
Eastbound & Down starts with an equal-cash allocation across a set of ETFs. Each day, it checks momentum signals on assets such as SHV (short Treasuries), VIXM (volatility), XLK (tech), SMH (semiconductors), SOXL/SOXS (3x tech/semis bull/bear), TECL (tech bull), TLT and TMV (long/short Treasuries), and a few bond/QQQ-related funds. If momentum is positive for certain sectors, it tilts into the corresponding leveraged ETFs (e.g., SOXL or TECL) to seek upside. If momentum weakens or risk signals rise (e.g., high RSI readings, price trends turning down, or volatility signals worsening), it shifts toward safer or hedged positions (SHV, TMV, PSQ/TLT, or cash) according to the layered rules. The result is a dynamic rotation between growth-oriented, leveraged exposures and protective/buffer positions, with daily rebalancing. Important: the strategy relies on indicators (like RSI and moving averages) and levered ETFs, which can be volatile and are generally intended for short horizons.
CheckmarkValue prop
Dynamic tech-momentum with hedges aims for S&P-like upside but with lower beta (0.79) and built-in risk diversification. It rides momentum in tech/semis and shifts to Treasuries/cash to protect capital and enhance portfolio resilience.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.650.680.140.37
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
123.53%14.07%-2.02%-1.16%0.74
6,404.92%98.02%4.91%33.15%2
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$650,492.16
Regulatory Fees
$2,358.06
Total Slippage
$15,139.39
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OOS Start Date
Jan 29, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, momentum-based, leveraged etfs, sector rotation, risk management, cash management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 14 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
RINF
ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF
Stocks
TECB
iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology 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.

"Eastbound & Down" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Eastbound & Down" is currently allocated toSHV, TLTandPSQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Eastbound & Down" has returned 24.93%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Eastbound & Down" is 40.67%. 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 "Eastbound & Down", 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.