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Keynes' Algo (TQQQ FTLT v4)
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Daily, rule-based bear-market tilt across leveraged ETFs, volatility funds, and bonds, guided by momentum-like signals and a SPY trend filter to switch between long, inverse, or cash positions.
NutHow it works
The system rebalances every day among a set of assets: highly leveraged equity ETFs (long and inverse), a volatility ETF (UVXY), and a bond ETF (TLT). It uses momentum-like signals—conceptually similar to “is this asset stretched or overbought” across several tickers (UVXY, SPY, TQQQ, etc.)—and a trend filter (is SPY above its 200-day average). If signals indicate risk or a likely downturn (for example, UVXY-related indicators being high or SPY weakened relative to trend), it shifts toward defensive/volatility assets (UVXY, SQQQ) and bonds, possibly with cash equalization. If signals indicate strength, it tilts into leveraged long equity positions (TQQQ, UPRO, TECL) and may still use hedges. Cash-equal blocks imply spreading available capital evenly across selected assets when conditions permit. All decisions are made through a nested set of “if” rules, and the portfolio is recalibrated daily to reflect the latest signals. Important caveats: levered ETFs magnify gains and losses, daily rebalancing can cause path-dependent results, and this approach is aggressive and best suited for risk-tolerant, sophisticated investors.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample bear-market tilt targets ~57% return with Sharpe ~1.01 and Calmar ~1.14 vs SPY’s ~19%—but expect larger drawdowns (~50%). Hedging and daily rebalancing seek upside while limiting losses.

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OOS Start Date
Jun 11, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Leverage etfs, volatility tilt, bear-market strategy, momentum/trend follow
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 7 assets in total
Ticker
Type
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
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.

"Keynes' Algo (TQQQ FTLT v4)" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Keynes' Algo (TQQQ FTLT v4)" is currently allocated toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Keynes' Algo (TQQQ FTLT v4)" has returned 37.68%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Keynes' Algo (TQQQ FTLT v4)" is 50.19%. 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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