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Symphonies
LOWSIDE | ROTATOR | Volatility-Based QQQ/QLD/TQQQ Rotation Strategy
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Daily, trend-filtered rotation: holds Nasdaq-100 at 1x/2x/3x when conditions are normal, flips into VIXY/UVXY when tech looks overheated, and parks in SHY if the broad market trend turns down.
NutHow it works
1) Trend check: if SPY is above its 200‑day average, take risk; else hold SHY (short‑term Treasuries). 2) Risk‑on: if QQQ looks very “hot” (RSI10>80; RSI = 0–100 momentum score), switch into VIXY/UVXY (funds that usually jump when markets drop). Mix by VIXY’s RSI5: >85=30/70 UVXY/VIXY; 70–85=100% UVXY; 40–70=40/60; <40=100% VIXY. 3) Otherwise own QQQ/QLD/TQQQ (1x/2x/3x) picked by 30‑day volatility (lower vol → more leverage). Rebalanced daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~39% annual return vs ~23% for the S&P, with Calmar ~2.47 and max drawdown ~15.7% vs SPY’s ~5.1%. Leveraged Nasdaq exposure with trend filters and volatility hedges aims for higher upside with disciplined risk.

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OOS Start Date
Aug 11, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Risk-on/risk-off, trend filter, nasdaq-100 focus, leveraged rotation, volatility hedge, long volatility, daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 8 assets in total
Ticker
Type
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VIXY
ProShares 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.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toQLD. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned -2.16%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 22.12%. 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.