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OG BESTEST (3x)
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Daily-rebalanced, 3x levered multi-asset strategy targeting tech/semiconductor moves (TQQQ/SOXL/SPXL) with volatility and bond hedges (UVXY, SQQQ, TLT/BSV). It de-leverages in sideways markets to protect capital and uses Bull/Bear sub-strategies to pick long or hedging exposures.
NutHow it works
- Core aim: capture large positive moves in tech-related assets using 3x levered ETFs, while protecting against big losses with volatility hedges and bond exposures. - Signals driving entries/exits come from momentum and trend checks (simplified: is the asset showing strong recent gains and upward price behavior?). When these signals are favorable, the strategy leans into levered long bets like TQQQ (3x Nasdaq), SOXL (3x semiconductors) and SPXL (3x S&P 500). - Volatility overlay: when market fear or volatility seems elevated (via UVXY-like signals), the system tilts toward hedges (e.g., SOXS, SQQQ) and bond-like components (TLT/BSV) to dampen risk, and may reduce leverage. - Bull Search vs Bear Search: two sub-strategies that respectively identify the best long candidates (Bull Search) and best hedges (Bear Search). Each sub-strategy applies a set of filters (momentum strength, moving-average checks, and recent performance) to choose assets and determine weightings. - Sideways Market Deleverage: if the market lacks a clear up or down trend (range-bound conditions), this module reduces exposure to levered longs and favors hedges and safer assets like Treasuries or USD exposure (e.g., UUP) to preserve capital. - Weighting and cadence: the system uses a two-part allocation where roughly half of capital is placed in the core long/hedged mix and the other half in supporting risk controls or adjunct hedges; positions are adjusted daily, enabling quick response to new data but increasing turnover and transaction costs. - Asset universe and roles: TQQQ, SPXL provide aggressive long exposure to tech and the broader market; SOXL adds semiconductor tilt; SOXS and SQQQ serve as explicit bear hedges; UVXY and other volatility proxies gauge market fear; TLT, SHY, BSV provide bond risk-off ballast; SPY/QQQ serve as broad index references; UUP offers USD exposure during deleveraging. The net effect is a dynamic, rule-based framework aimed at harvesting large trend moves while curbing risk in uncertain markets, with a strong emphasis on leverage risk, back-tested logic, and daily rebalancing. Caution: leverage magnifies both gains and losses; this approach requires robust risk controls and a suitable account size.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this 3x levered, volatility-aware strategy beats the S&P on risk-adjusted terms (Sharpe ~1.47, Calmar ~1.82) with outsized upside (~104% annualized). Hedging and deleveraging help protect capital, though drawdowns can be larger.

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OOS Start Date
Feb 24, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged multi-asset, volatility-driven, tech/qqq, semiconductors, bond hedges, tactical allocation, risk management, dynamic
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 14 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
SVXY
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x 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.

"OG BESTEST (3x)" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"OG BESTEST (3x)" is currently allocated toBSVandTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "OG BESTEST (3x)" has returned 82.91%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "OG BESTEST (3x)" is 57.14%. 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 "OG BESTEST (3x)", 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.