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HYG/TMF | Long Term Success
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A daily-rebalanced, cash-equal strategy that blends a bond/yield anchor (HYG and TMF) with a momentum overlay that can tilt into leveraged tech bets (TQQQ/TECL) or safer assets, all guided by multiple short- and medium-term momentum/volatility signals.
NutHow it works
- Core idea: divide capital between two main themes that are treated like two competing menus. One menu centers on bonds (high-yield bonds via HYG) and long Treasuries (TMF). The other menu is a momentum-driven, leverage-enhanced equity approach (levered tech ETFs like TQQQ and TECL, using QQQ/SPY as benchmarks). The system rebalances every day to pick the most appropriate menu for the moment. - How the decision is made (simplified): each day, the code checks a chain of rules that look at recent performance and momentum. If the bond side looks attractive (for example, bond performance over a recent window is decent and certain momentum/relative-strength checks pass), the strategy funds that bond-led sleeve (HYG + TMF) with a 100% allocation within that branch. If not, it considers the momentum/equity sleeve, which may tilt toward leveraged tech exposure (TQQQ, TECL) when certain RSI- and moving-average conditions indicate a trend is favorable, or shift into safer assets (SHV, short Treasuries) when volatility or risk signals are high. - Signals used (in plain terms): recent returns of bond segments, short-term momentum indicators, a few trend-following checks (like moving averages), and volatility indicators. The model explicitly uses a mix of assets: HYG (high-yield bonds), TMF (long Treasuries, levered), TQQQ (3x NASDAQ tech), TECL (3x tech sector), QQQ/SPY (benchmark indices), VIXY (volatility proxy), SHV (short-term Treasuries), BND (broad bond market), BIL (very short Treasuries), TL T (long Treasuries proxy). - What happens in practice: when signals favor risk-taking and trend strength, you get exposure to leveraged tech and equity proxies; when signals favor safety or bond strength, you shift toward Treasuries and cash-like liquidity. The design emphasizes a long horizon but uses daily signals to adjust posture, aiming to ride trends while trying to avoid big drawdowns through risk signals. - Risks to note: leveraged ETFs (like TQQQ, TECL, TMF) magnify moves and can lead to larger losses in sudden market reversals; the rules are complex and may produce frequent turnover; transaction costs and tax considerations apply; past signals don’t guarantee future results.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy targets higher upside (≈25.5% annualized) versus the S&P 500 (≈19.6%), via a bond/yield anchor and a momentum-led levered-equity sleeve with daily rebalancing. It seeks trend-based growth while adapting to risk.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.521.850.440.66
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
590.61%13.59%-1.77%0.2%0.83
2,602,394.59%95.49%2.53%13.2%1.64
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$260,249,459.07
Regulatory Fees
$698,364.73
Total Slippage
$5,001,048.72
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Feb 25, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Long-term trend-following, leveraged momentum, multi-asset allocation, fixed income tilt, risk-control
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 11 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
HYG
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
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
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
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.

"HYG/TMF | Long Term Success" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"HYG/TMF | Long Term Success" is currently allocated toSHV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "HYG/TMF | Long Term Success" has returned 28.80%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "HYG/TMF | Long Term Success" is 45.37%. 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 "HYG/TMF | Long Term Success", 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.