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Eastbound & Down
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A daily, risk‑managed tech/semis strategy. Cash on volatility spikes; then bond‑vs‑Nasdaq strength, a semiconductor “heat meter,” and an inflation trend decide between leveraged longs, hedges, or shorts. Uses 3x ETFs—expect high volatility.
NutHow it works
Rebalanced daily. If the fear gauge (VIXM) is hot, park in cash (SHV). Otherwise compare bonds vs Nasdaq strength (BND vs QQQ). Use semiconductors (SMH) as a heat meter: buy 3x tech/semis (SOXL/TECL or XLK) when cool, short them (SOXS) or go to cash when too hot. An inflation check (RINF vs 100‑day avg) tilts toward semis or adds a bond short (TMV). If unclear, hold PSQ/TLT/SHV.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: similar annualized return (~20%) to the S&P 500, but with active risk guards and volatility hedges. Tech/semis tilt seeks upside in rallies while trimming risk in spikes, boosting risk-adjusted prospects.

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OOS Start Date
Jan 29, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend following, volatility filter, leveraged etfs, long/short, technology, semiconductors, bonds, inflation
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 Shares
Stocks
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares
Stocks
TECB
iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x Shares
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 toTECLandTMV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Eastbound & Down" has returned 25.46%. 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.