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About

A daily-rebalanced, high-risk, multi-asset strategy using 3x leveraged ETFs (TQQQ, SPXL, SOXL, etc.) for momentum bets, paired with volatility and bond hedges (UVXY, SQQQ, SVXY, BSV, etc.) and selective ballast (BIL/IEF/USDU). Signals combine momentum indicators and price relations to decide which assets to hold, with separate Bullish/Bearish paths and nested “Pop Bot” logic. It’s aggressive and designed to ride trends while attempting to guard against bursts of volatility.
NutHow it works
Every day the system scans a broad set of assets (mostly 3x leveraged ETFs like TQQQ, SPXL, SOXL, TECL, and hedges like UVXY/SQQQ) and a ballast set (BSV, BIL, IEF, USDU). It uses momentum-style checks (think “is this asset trending strong or overextended?”) and price relationships (is current price above a long-term average?) to decide which assets to own. If momentum signals are strong, it tilts toward the 3x growth/S&P/semis bets. If signals show risk or overbought conditions, it moves into hedges or safer positions (volatility hedges or bond/cash-like assets) and may even shift toward inverse or protective bets. The strategy uses nested groups labeled Bullish/Bearish, Pop Bots, and Bear Market/Bull Market states to organize when to add or reduce exposure. It rebalances daily, so positions are adjusted each day based on the latest signals. While the exact rules are complex and highly conditional, the core logic is: chase momentum with leverage when conditions look healthy; hedge or reduce leverage when risk indicators flare up.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~56.5% annualized return vs ~22.5% for the S&P, with a Calmar ~1.60. Momentum + hedges aim to capture big trends while preserving risk-adjusted gains—though drawdowns can be larger in some periods.
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
Max
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.590.970.190.43
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
347.33%13.14%-2.02%-1.16%0.8
259,690.09%91.2%-9.85%-1.75%1.86
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$25,979,009.13
Regulatory Fees
$69,833.11
Total Slippage
$475,367.63
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Nov 6, 2022
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Leverage, momentum, volatility hedging, sector bets, tactical allocation, daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 17 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
SVXY
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x 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 toBSV, USDU, TQQQ, BILandSQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 47.18%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 35.26%. 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.