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Symphonies
LOWSIDE | ROTATOR | Volatility-Based QQQ/QLD/TQQQ Rotation Strategy
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About

Daily, it checks market trend and heat. In uptrends it owns the Nasdaq‑100, dialing between QQQ/QLD/TQQQ based on volatility. If QQQ looks overheated, it flips into VIX ETFs (VIXY/UVXY). In downtrends it parks in short‑term Treasuries (SHY).
NutHow it works
1) Trend: If SPY (S&P 500 fund) is above its 200‑day average, we’re risk‑on; otherwise hold SHY (short‑term Treasuries). 2) Risk‑on: If QQQ (Nasdaq‑100) has 10‑day RSI > 80 (RSI = 0–100 “heat”; >80 = very hot), switch to VIXY/UVXY (volatility funds that jump when fear spikes). VIXY’s 5‑day RSI sets their mix. 3) Else hold QQQ/QLD/TQQQ (1x/2x/3x), picking more leverage when recent volatility is lower.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample upside is compelling: about 38.7% annualized return vs 22.6% for the S&P, driven by Nasdaq-100 rotation, opportunistic leverage, and volatility hedges. Higher drawdowns in pullbacks, but potential for stronger long-term growth.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.330.970.220.47
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
693.37%15.63%2.19%5.01%0.95
LOWSIDE | ROTATOR | Volatility-Based QQQ/QLD/TQQQ Rotation Strategy
41,322.89%52.6%2.56%4.3%1.39
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$4,142,288.82
Regulatory Fees
$6,395.05
Total Slippage
$40,297.12
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Aug 11, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Nasdaq-100 rotation, trend filter, volatility targeting, leveraged etfs, vix hedging, risk-on/risk-off, 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
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 toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 38.70%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 15.70%. 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, crypto, and options.