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JM256 - SPXL For The Long Term (Reddit Post Link) by JM
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A daily, all‑in tactical strategy: ride SPXL (3× S&P 500) in uptrends, flip to volatility hedges when things get overheated, use inverse ETFs or bonds in sell‑offs, and rotate into energy/commodities if they take the lead.
NutHow it works
Daily checks: - Trend: If the S&P 500 is above its 200‑day average, hold SPXL (3× S&P). - Heat: A short‑term “hot/cold” gauge (RSI, 0–100). If parts of the market look overheated, switch briefly to fear trades (UVXY/VIXY/VIXM—very volatile, short‑term). If weak/below trend, use bear funds (SQQQ/SOXS) or bonds (TLT). - If commodities lead (DBC trend), rotate to XLE/DIG/DBC. One ETF at a time; reviewed daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
An all‑in daily strategy to beat the S&P 500: ride uptrends with 3× SPXL, hedge with volatility, switch to bonds or inverse ETFs in drawdowns, and rotate to energy/commodities—strong out‑of‑sample upside with calmer drawdowns.
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YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
1.40.620.030.18
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
527.09%14.03%3.88%-0.84%0.87
12,562,733,754.34%279.31%8.31%31.38%2.63
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$1,256,273,385,433.86
Regulatory Fees
$1,591,295,021.21
Total Slippage
$3,083,060,227.97
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Mar 23, 2026
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical etf rotation, leveraged etfs, volatility hedging, trend following, rsi/momentum, risk-on/risk-off, commodities tilt
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 36 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
DIG
ProShares Ultra Energy
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
PST
ProShares Trust UltraShort Lehman 7-10 Year Treasury
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
QQQE
Direxion Shares ETF Trust Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index ETF
Stocks
QQQE
Direxion Shares ETF Trust Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index ETF
Stocks
SH
ProShares Short 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 toVIXM. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 285.90%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 6.82%. 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.