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Symphonies
Ken Luu and Derek Nested
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A fast, rules‑based strategy that rides leveraged tech and semis in uptrends, then quickly flips to hedges (volatility UVXY, inverse ETFs, dollar, Treasuries) when “too hot” readings or fear spikes appear. Very high risk and turnover.
NutHow it works
First it checks if the S&P 500 is in a long‑term uptrend. In uptrends it rides fast movers tied to big tech (3x Nasdaq/Tech/Semiconductors: TQQQ, TECL, SOXL). If moves look “too hot” or fear spikes, it temporarily switches to hedges (UVXY, inverse 3x ETFs, dollar, Treasuries, T‑bills). In downtrends it favors whichever hedge is popping most. RSI here is a 0–100 “speedometer” for overheated (>75–80) or washed‑out (<30) moves.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample results show higher upside in tech-led uptrends (36.8% vs SPY’s 23%), with rule-based hedging to manage risk. A high-beta, high-conviction strategy for investors who can endure larger drawdowns (≈60%) in pursuit of outsized gains.

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OOS Start Date
Oct 3, 2022
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical momentum, regime switching, leveraged etfs, volatility hedging, risk-on/risk-off, high risk
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 Shares
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 toSOXL, TMF, TECLandTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Ken Luu and Derek Nested" has returned 31.15%. 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.

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