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Symphonies
Fund Surfing - Replace TQQQ w/ TECL + V1.1 Bear BUYDIPS, Bull HFEAR
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About

A rule-based strategy that buys 3x stock funds on calm, “washed‑out” dips; in choppy markets it buys big 5‑day drops or parks in a dollar/gold/defensive mix; and in healthier uptrends it holds a leveraged stocks + long‑bond blend.
NutHow it works
It runs two copies of the rules (two “calm” cutoffs) and averages them. If the S&P 500 has been calm, it buys ONE fund with the lowest recent up‑vs‑down‑day score (RSI): UPRO=3x S&P 500, TECL=3x tech, or SHY=short‑term Treasuries. If choppy: when >10% off highs it buys 5‑day “dips” in TQQQ or UPRO unless a +5% 1‑day snapback says don’t chase; otherwise it parks in UUP (US dollar), GLD (gold), XLP (defensive stocks). In healthier uptrends it holds ~55% UPRO/TQQQ (favoring the steadier one) and ~45% TMF (3x long Treasuries). Trades only on signals.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy targets higher growth (~37% annually) vs SPY’s ~23%, using a disciplined mix of leveraged equities and long bonds. Expect larger drawdowns—suitable for higher risk tolerance seeking stronger returns.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.281.650.520.72
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
698.31%14.03%2.19%5.01%0.85
Fund Surfing - Replace TQQQ w/ TECL + V1.1 Bear BUYDIPS, Bull HFEAR
111,309.32%55.81%5.34%10.59%1.33
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$11,140,931.59
Regulatory Fees
$30,800.81
Total Slippage
$204,321.57
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OOS Start Date
Feb 25, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, leveraged etfs, dip buying (mean reversion), volatility filter, trend/risk regime, risk-on/risk-off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 10 assets in total
Ticker
Type
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (based on the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index; symbol AXTWEN)
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
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 toTECL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 36.99%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 52.57%. 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, crypto, and options.