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Symphonies
Layer 2: Hedged Bull (v 1.1)
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About

Bull‑leaning, rules‑based rotation: buy QQQ/SPY (sometimes 3× TQQQ/SPXL) in uptrends; hedge into UVXY (vol), UUP (USD) and GLD (gold), or park in SHY when markets overheat or drop fast.
NutHow it works
Goal: ride stock uptrends but cut risk fast. If the S&P 500 is above its long‑term average, it favors U.S. stocks (QQQ/SPY) and, after dips, sometimes 3× funds (TQQQ/SPXL). It watches RSI (a short‑term “hot/cold” meter) and recent drops. When things look too hot or shaky, it shifts to UVXY (volatility) or a lower‑risk mix of UUP (U.S. dollar) and GLD (gold). In downtrends it mostly holds UUP/GLD or SHY.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy delivers superior risk-adjusted gains: 31.3% annualized return vs 22.1% for the S&P 500, lower max drawdown (17.6% vs 18.8%), Sharpe 1.73 vs 1.31, Calmar 1.78—more upside with calmer downside.
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
Max
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.260.350.070.27
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
620.2%14.76%-0.15%0.4%0.91
Layer 2: Hedged Bull (v 1.1)
6,415.13%33.81%4.78%2.22%1.44
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$651,512.54
Regulatory Fees
$2,419.45
Total Slippage
$15,790.01
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Sep 22, 2022
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Bullish with hedges, trend filter, rsi rotation, leveraged etfs, volatility hedge, gold/usd, treasuries
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 10 assets in total
Ticker
Type
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (based on the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index; symbol AXTWEN)
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
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.

"Layer 2: Hedged Bull (v 1.1)" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Layer 2: Hedged Bull (v 1.1)" is currently allocated toSPY. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Layer 2: Hedged Bull (v 1.1)" has returned 30.62%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Layer 2: Hedged Bull (v 1.1)" is 17.56%. 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 "Layer 2: Hedged Bull (v 1.1)", 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.