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QLD For The Long Term
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About

A rules-based, QQQ‑focused strategy that flips between growth (QQQ/QLD), defense (PSQ/SHY), or SPY using trend checks and a simple “heat” gauge (RSI) to buy dips, hedge when overheated, and manage risk across bull/bear regimes.
NutHow it works
1) Market check: If SPY (S&P 500) is above its 200‑day average, it’s “risk‑on”; otherwise “risk‑off.” RSI is a 0–100 “heat” gauge of recent moves (high=overheated, low=washed‑out). Risk‑on: hold QQQ (Nasdaq‑100) unless its RSI >81, then switch to PSQ (goes up when QQQ falls). Risk‑off: if QQQ RSI <30, buy QLD (2× QQQ). Else if SPY RSI <30, buy SPY. Else: if QQQ is below its 20‑day average, pick the stronger of PSQ or SHY (short‑term Treasuries); otherwise hold QQQ.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: 38.4% annualized return vs ~25% SPY, Calmar 1.62, regime-based Nasdaq rotation with PSQ/SHY hedges. Higher upside, managed risk, and superior long-run results—even with larger drawdowns.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.260.740.350.59
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
669.24%11.1%1.36%5.73%0.64
QLD For The Long Term
54,716.72%38.44%0.6%8.42%1.45
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$5,481,671.92
Regulatory Fees
$6,406.27
Total Slippage
$41,658.85
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OOS Start Date
Oct 9, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 3%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical rotation, trend + mean reversion, nasdaq-100 focus, leveraged/inverse etfs
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.

"QLD For The Long Term" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"QLD For The Long Term" is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "QLD For The Long Term" has returned 38.40%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "QLD For The Long Term" is 23.72%. 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 "QLD For The Long Term", 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.