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Ken Luu and Derek Nested
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A momentum-driven, multi-asset strategy using leveraged ETFs to ride strong trends and hedges to limit downside; it ranks assets by momentum signals, selects a few, and weights them to form a concentrated portfolio, with built-in risk controls and minimal automatic rebalancing.
NutHow it works
- Look across a broad set of assets, including levered stock ETFs (e.g., TQQQ, SPXL, SOXL), inverse/bear ETFs (e.g., UVXY, SQQQ, SPXS), and defensive/alternative assets (GLD, UUP, DBC, EFA, EEM, SHY, TLT, etc.). - Compute momentum and trend indicators (RI and moving-average based signals) over multiple lookback windows (from days to months). - Rank and select a small number of assets in each group (e.g., Best, Defense) using top/bottom picks and metrics like RSI, cumulative return, or moving-average return. - Assign weights to the selected assets (often 100% in a branch, sometimes split among a few) to form the portfolio at that decision point. - Prefer levered long plays (tech/semis) when signals confirm a strong uptrend; switch to hedges or bear/volatility bets when signals warn of a downturn or spike in volatility. - Apply risk filters (standard deviation, price vs. EMA, deviation from SPY) to avoid over-concentration and manage risk exposure; some branches trigger defense allocations if risk thresholds are hit. - Rebalance is limited or conditional (no fixed calendar rebalancing), with a narrow corridor controlling weight drift, to reduce turnover and emotional trading. This yields a dynamic, momentum-driven multi-asset allocation that shifts toward strong trendholders and away from weak or hedging-oriented opportunities when conditions change.
CheckmarkValue prop
Tap into higher upside via a momentum-driven, multi-asset strategy that leverages strong trends and hedges to limit losses. Out-of-sample, ~37% annualized return vs SPY ~23%, with disciplined risk controls and minimal turnover; higher drawdowns possible in choppy markets.
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
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Max
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
1.180.860.050.23
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
603.28%14.54%-2.02%-1.16%0.89
941,916,535.37%205.64%-8.64%-2.25%2.07
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$94,191,663,536.57
Regulatory Fees
$191,366,808.91
Total Slippage
$1,376,555,294.37
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Oct 3, 2022
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Momentum, leveraged etfs, trend-following, multi-asset, risk management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 27 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
Stocks
EFA
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Stocks
EPI
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund ETF
Stocks
EWZ
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
INDL
Direxion Daily MSCI India Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
KO
Coca-Cola Company
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.

"Ken Luu and Derek Nested" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Ken Luu and Derek Nested" is currently allocated toEPIandEFA. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Ken Luu and Derek Nested" has returned 27.97%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Ken Luu and Derek Nested" is 59.30%. 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 "Ken Luu and Derek Nested", 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.