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Symphonies
ISH PICKS - SPXL/S + S/TQQQ vs BIL + SHY w/sideways recession 2month BULL lagtime 34%AR/27%SD/30%DD, 15% threshhold
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Use 3x S&P/Nasdaq funds in uptrends; switch to cash‑like T‑bill ETFs in downtrends. Extra safety checks can move to cash faster or briefly short semiconductors. Small slices of AVGO, JNJ, PG. Signals use simple trend lines and a short‑term strength meter (RSI).
NutHow it works
Big picture: when the market is trending up, it uses 3x stock funds for extra upside; when trends break, it hides in cash-like T‑bill ETFs. It checks simple trend lines on S&P 500 funds (SPY/VOO). In uptrends it buys either SPXL (3x S&P 500) or TQQQ (3x Nasdaq‑100)—whichever looks stronger on a short-term “hot/cold” meter (RSI). It also holds tiny slices of AVGO (chips), JNJ (healthcare), and PG (consumer staples). In downtrends it parks in BIL/SHV/SHY (very short Treasuries). If weakness deepens, it can even use SOXS (3x short semiconductors). A small sleeve (about 10%) rotates quickly between SPXL and TQQQ for bounces when the broader trend is still healthy.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: 110% annualized return vs 25% for the S&P, Sharpe 2.93 vs 2.03, and Calmar 13.6. Captures bigger upside in uptrends while keeping risk in check during downturns—delivering stronger risk-adjusted performance than the S&P.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
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SPY
0.10.870.370.6
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
600.21%13.97%1.36%5.73%0.85
ISH PICKS - SPXL/S + S/TQQQ vs BIL + SHY w/sideways recession 2month BULL lagtime 34%AR/27%SD/30%DD, 15% threshhold
1,701.9%21.44%9.76%24.2%0.91
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$180,189.59
Regulatory Fees
$550.93
Total Slippage
$2,948.10
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OOS Start Date
Aug 8, 2025
Trading Setting
Threshold 15%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etfs, trend following, momentum, risk-on/risk-off, moving averages, rsi, treasuries, inverse hedge, tactical allocation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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 toAVGO, JNJ, SPXL, TQQQandPG. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 110.08%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 8.09%. 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.