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FTLT | 1999-06-28
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Rules-based, daily-rebalanced stock strategy: ride QQQ in uptrends, shift to Berkshire (BRK/A) or a defensive staples/health mix when momentum weakens, and buy some sharp dips. Uses moving averages, RSI, and recent returns since 1999.
NutHow it works
It switches among QQQ (Nasdaq‑100), BRK/A (Berkshire Hathaway), or a defensive mix of XLP (consumer staples) and XLV (health care). Trend = price vs 200‑/25‑day averages. RSI is a 0–100 “heat” gauge (low=washed‑out, high=hot). It buys QQQ in uptrends, parks in Berkshire or staples/health when weak, and occasionally buys sharp dips. In downtrends it’s mostly defensive, with rare rebound buys and a tech‑vs‑energy check. Rebalanced daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy offers higher upside with lower risk: ~35% annualized return vs ~18.5% for the S&P, Sharpe ~1.73 vs ~1.05, max drawdown ~12% vs ~19%, Calmar ~2.82, beta ~0.83—more return with less market risk.

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OOS Start Date
Aug 28, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend following, mean reversion, sector rotation, risk management, equities-only
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 8 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BRK/A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
XLE
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks
XLF
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks
XLV
State Street Health Care 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.

"FTLT | 1999-06-28" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"FTLT | 1999-06-28" is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "FTLT | 1999-06-28" has returned 26.36%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "FTLT | 1999-06-28" is 12.39%. 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 "FTLT | 1999-06-28", 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.