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Symphonies
QQQ FTLT 4/28/25
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About

Rides big tech (QQQ) in uptrends, hedges to VIXY + T‑Bills when markets get overheated, and in downtrends rotates among short QQQ (PSQ), long Treasuries (TLT), or quick rebound plays in SPY/XLK based on short‑term signals. Rebalances daily.
NutHow it works
Daily rules. Step 1: Is the S&P 500 above its 200‑day average (a long‑term trend line)? If yes, hold QQQ (big tech). If a 10‑day “hot/cold” meter (RSI: 0–100; >80 very hot) says QQQ>79 or SPY>80, switch to 50% VIXY (volatility spike hedge) + 50% BIL (T‑Bills). If not above the 200‑day (downtrend): if very “cold” (RSI <~30), buy XLK (tech) or SPY for rebounds; otherwise pick the stronger of PSQ (short QQQ) or TLT (long Treasuries). Rebalances daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this QQQ-focused strategy delivers ~47.6% annualized return and a Calmar ~6.0, outperforming the S&P 500’s ~38.5% with strong risk-adjusted upside. Hedging with VIXY/BIL targets spikes, even with larger drawdowns.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.310.540.190.43
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
612.1%13.97%2.19%5.01%0.85
QQQ FTLT 4/28/25
22,387.07%43.45%1.69%3.68%1.81
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$2,248,707.05
Regulatory Fees
$3,109.85
Total Slippage
$20,948.64
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Apr 28, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical, trend-following, tech-focused, risk-managed, long/short, volatility-hedged
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 7 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
VIXY
ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR 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.

"QQQ FTLT 4/28/25" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"QQQ FTLT 4/28/25" is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "QQQ FTLT 4/28/25" has returned 47.59%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "QQQ FTLT 4/28/25" is 7.88%. 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.

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