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Neo Pops SCHD
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About

A rules-based, risk-on/risk-off rotation that buys leveraged tech on dips or uptrends, hedges on spikes, and otherwise parks in dividends (SCHD) or T‑Bills (BIL), guided by tech leadership, volatility spikes, and bond trends.
NutHow it works
1) Read the room: is tech beating defensives (XLK vs XLP/XLU)? is volatility high (VIXM)? are bonds calm/strong (BND, IEF vs TLT)? 2) Fast switches: a 3‑2‑1 “pop” rule on QQQ uses RSI (a hot/cold meter): buy tech (TECL) on dips, hedge (UVXY/TECS) on spikes, else sit in T‑Bills (BIL) or SCHD. 3) In normal times: buy leveraged tech (TECL/SPXL) on uptrends or deep dips; otherwise hold SCHD. Crashy drops (TQQQ) trigger extra caution.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy targets far higher upside (≈53% annualized vs 23% for the S&P) via tech leadership, fast hedges, and bond signals, with disciplined risk controls. It captures big tech rallies while offering systematic protection during spikes.

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OOS Start Date
Jan 9, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation,momentum & mean-reversion,volatility filter,sector rotation,leveraged etfs,defensive overlay,bond trend filter
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 17 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SCHD
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x Shares
Stocks
TECS
Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3x Shares
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond 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.

"Neo Pops SCHD" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Neo Pops SCHD" is currently allocated toSCHD. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Neo Pops SCHD" has returned 50.12%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Neo Pops SCHD" is 32.07%. 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 "Neo Pops SCHD", 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.