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About

A rules-based plan that goes 3x Nasdaq in healthy markets, steps down to 2x when trends soften, and in fragile times uses RSI to shift into volatility, bargain 3x equity, or the strongest safe havens (Treasuries, gold/commodities, utilities/oil, dollar).
NutHow it works
First, a canary: if the TIPS bond fund (TIP) is up over ~3 months, conditions are normal; if not, fragile. Normal: if emerging markets (VWO) trend up, hold 3x Nasdaq (TQQQ); else use 2x Nasdaq/S&P (QLD/SSO). Fragile: use RSI (a quick heat meter) on the S&P 500—overheated (>75): hold VXX (vol). Washed‑out (<30): buy the most beaten‑down of 3x S&P, 3x Tech, or short‑term Treasuries. Otherwise, own the 3 strongest safe havens (long Treasuries, gold/commodities, utilities/oil, US dollar).
CheckmarkValue prop
This rules-based strategy aims for bigger upside than the S&P by riding 3x Nasdaq in bull markets, plus RSI-driven hedges and safe-haven rotations in stress. Out-of-sample annualized return: ~39.7% vs SPY ~22.7%, with higher drawdowns (≈57%).
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
Max
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.511.890.550.74
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
178.11%13.45%-0.15%0.4%0.75
21,259.55%93.86%3.44%1.06%1.59
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$2,135,955.24
Regulatory Fees
$4,456.62
Total Slippage
$27,049.59
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Apr 19, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, leveraged etfs, trend/momentum, rsi, volatility hedge, safe havens, risk-on/risk-off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 22 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
IEO
iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
Stocks
PDBC
Invesco Actively Managed Exch-Traded Commodity Fd Tr Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
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 toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 32.68%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 57.45%. 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.