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Symphonies
NVDA vs QQQ + KMLM (with shorting)
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About

A fast-moving Nvidia strategy that compares NVDA to QQQ over 1-3 days, then shifts between regular Nvidia, 2x leveraged Nvidia, or Treasury bills depending on momentum strength.
NutHow it works
This strategy is a very active bet on Nvidia. It first asks: has Nvidia done better or worse than QQQ (a fund tracking the Nasdaq-100, heavy in big tech) over the last 1, 2, and 3 days? If Nvidia has been weaker, it may buy Nvidia on the idea of a rebound. If Nvidia has been stronger, it may “press the bet” with NVDX, a fund designed to move about 2x Nvidia’s daily move. When conditions are unclear, it moves to BIL, a very short-term Treasury-bill fund that acts like a parking spot for cash. KMLM is not bought here; it is only used as a comparison tool for recent momentum.
CheckmarkValue prop
Nvidia-driven, momentum-based strategy shifting between 2x NVDA, NVDA, and cash on 1–3 day signals. Out-of-sample: 6.6% annualized return, Sharpe 0.38, max drawdown ~48%. Seeks tech upside with cash cushions to complement the S&P.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.61.970.260.51
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
86.46%22.81%-1.04%-0.34%1.43
NVDA vs QQQ + KMLM (with shorting)
1,259.92%136.53%-16.41%-26.16%1.76
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$135,992.11
Regulatory Fees
$1,317.23
Total Slippage
$9,721.59
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Sep 26, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Nvidia-focused, tactical, momentum, mean reversion, leveraged, single-stock, cash management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 5 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
KMLM
KraneShares Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
Stocks
NVDA
Nvidia Corp
Stocks
NVDX
T-Rex 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
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.

"NVDA vs QQQ + KMLM (with shorting)" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"NVDA vs QQQ + KMLM (with shorting)" is currently allocated toNVDX. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "NVDA vs QQQ + KMLM (with shorting)" has returned 6.56%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "NVDA vs QQQ + KMLM (with shorting)" is 47.76%. 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 "NVDA vs QQQ + KMLM (with shorting)", 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.
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