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New Signal, XLU and JNK [CMP]
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About

A daily, rules‑based risk switch. It compares recent strength of utilities and junk bonds to tech (QQQ). Each of two tests can allocate 50% to TQQQ (3× Nasdaq‑100) or to BIL (cash). Final exposure is 0%, 50% or 100% TQQQ.
NutHow it works
Each day, it runs two tests using RSI (a 0–100 score of recent price strength). - Test 1: If tech (QQQ) looks stronger than utilities (XLU), vote risk‑on. - Test 2: If high‑yield bonds (JNK) look stronger than tech, vote risk‑on. Each risk‑on vote puts 50% into TQQQ (3× Nasdaq‑100). Otherwise that 50% goes to BIL (T‑bills). Result: 0%, 50% or 100% in TQQQ; XLU/JNK are signals only.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~29% annualized return vs ~19% for the S&P, driven by RSI-based risk-on/risk-off signals that swing 0–100% into TQQQ or cash. Strong upside in tech rallies, with larger drawdowns in downturns.

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OOS Start Date
Mar 3, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical momentum, risk-on/risk-off, leveraged etf, nasdaq-100 focus, sector/credit signals
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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.

"New Signal, XLU and JNK [CMP]" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"New Signal, XLU and JNK [CMP]" is currently allocated toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "New Signal, XLU and JNK [CMP]" has returned 29.27%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "New Signal, XLU and JNK [CMP]" is 40.11%. 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 "New Signal, XLU and JNK [CMP]", 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.