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HEDGED & LEVERAGED - BONDS & STOCKS - V4.2 Replace UPRO with TECL, TQQQ, and SOXL
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A daily-rebalanced, hedged strategy that uses 3x leveraged tech/semis bets (TECL, TQQQ, SOXL) plus bond hedges (TMF, PHDG) and a momentum rotation to overweight the top recent performer, with a UPRO-like exposure replaced by the trio of tech bets. It uses TLT’s price vs its moving averages to decide whether to chase risk-on tech exposure or rotate into other assets with a 75% overweight on the best performer over 30 days.
NutHow it works
Here's the strategy in plain language: - It uses two broad ideas to decide how to invest: a bond-market signal and a momentum tilt. - Bond signal: It watches TLT (a long-term U.S. Treasury ETF). If TLT’s price is above its long-term moving average (a light-up signal that bonds are in a favorable trend), the plan is to tilt toward highly leveraged stock bets along with a bond hedge. Specifically, it buys three 3x-levered tech/semiconductor bets (TECL, TQQQ, SOXL) and mixes in a 3x long-bonds bet (TMF) plus a hedge ETF (PHDG) to help cushion losses. This is a bullish posture for stocks with a built-in risk cushion from bonds. - If TLT isn’t above that long-term average, the strategy shifts to a different approach. It checks a shorter-term signal (whether TLT’s price is below its 23-day average) and, depending on that, tilts into other leveraged bets (including a 3x bond-related or Dow/other sector plays). - A momentum-rotation sub-rule: in certain steps, the strategy screens a set of assets (TMF, UPRO, TMV, MOAT, BRK/B, USMV) and selects the single top performer over the last 30 days, overweighting it by 75% while the rest are allocated more conservatively. This adds a rule-driven “stay with the best recent performer” flavor. - The entire approach is rebalanced daily, so positions can change a lot from day to day. It also includes a hedge via PHDG to help cushion downside, and uses a 3x tech/semiconductor core instead of a single broad-market 3x bet, per the replacement note. - The portfolio includes levered tech/semis (TECL, TQQQ, SOXL) and bond-related instruments (TMF, TMV, UDOW and others in the rotation) to create exposure to both up moves and potential hedged protection. The aim is big upside when conditions favor tech leadership, with a protective layer when conditions deteriorate.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy aims to outpace the S&P: ~27.36% annualized vs 23.19%, with hedges (bond signals/PHDG) and a momentum tilt toward top performers. Higher upside potential, but with higher drawdown risk.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.261.630.550.74
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
495.99%14.43%-1.77%0.2%0.88
32,077.26%54.63%-4.66%13.87%1.36
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$3,217,726.41
Regulatory Fees
$10,765.20
Total Slippage
$67,996.65
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OOS Start Date
Dec 19, 2022
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etfs, hedged, bond & stock mix, momentum rotation, sector tilt (tech/tech hardware/semis)
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 12 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BRK/B
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Class B
Stocks
MOAT
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF
Stocks
PHDG
Invesco S&P 500 Downside Hedged ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
TMV
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UDOW
ProShares UltraPro Dow 30
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 toUDOWandTMV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 25.24%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 41.44%. 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.