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Symphonies
Franklin Simple Regime Switching, Dip Buying, Shorting with Leveraged Nasdaq (2x), and MACD
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About

Rules-based switch: ride uptrends with 2x Nasdaq (QLD), defend in downtrends with USD (UUP), buy deep dips, or split between −2x Nasdaq (QID) and Staples (XLP). Signals come from SPY’s 200‑day average and a short-term RSI.
NutHow it works
It watches the S&P 500 (SPY). If SPY is above its 200‑day average, it buys a 2x Nasdaq‑100 fund (QLD). If SPY is below: when the 200‑day avg is above the 50‑day avg (downtrend), it holds the U.S. dollar (UUP). Otherwise it checks RSI (a short‑term “overbought/oversold” score): if RSI<30, buy QLD; if not, split 50/50 between a −2x Nasdaq fund (QID) and Consumer Staples (XLP).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample: ~41.8% annualized return vs SPY ~23.1%. Calmar ~1.31; max drawdown ~32% (vs ~19% for SPY). Regime-switching with QLD/UUP/XLP/QID aims for higher upside while defending downtrends—stronger growth with built-in risk controls.

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OOS Start Date
Sep 26, 2022
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following, regime switching, leveraged etfs, rsi, tactical rotation, shorting, defensive assets
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 5 assets in total
Ticker
Type
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR 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 toQLD. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 37.32%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 31.98%. 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.