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QQQ Since 2007
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About

A daily, rules-based Nasdaq‑100 strategy. In uptrends it holds QQQ; if things look overheated it hides in long Treasuries (TLT). In weak/down markets it rotates among Treasuries, cash, or short/leveraged Nasdaq funds. Extra caution if QQQ is down >20% YoY.
NutHow it works
Daily it picks 1 ETF. It starts with QQQ (Nasdaq‑100). Two “thermometers” guide switches: trend lines (20‑ and 200‑day averages) say up or down; RSI (a short‑term speedometer: high=overheated, low=washed‑out). In uptrends it holds QQQ unless overheated, then parks in long Treasuries (TLT). In weak/down markets it toggles among Treasuries (TLT/IEF), cash‑like T‑bills (SHV), or short/leveraged Nasdaq funds (PSQ, QID, QLD). In deep bears (QQQ −20%+ YoY) it cuts risk further.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample: 32.6% annualized return vs 20.6% for the S&P, with Calmar 1.41. A rules-based Nasdaq-100 strategy that hedges into Treasuries to capture tech upside with disciplined risk control—a real edge over the S&P.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.350.580.140.38
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
650.72%15%1.36%13.5%0.93
QQQ Since 2007
37,565.63%50.88%7.76%35.18%1.75
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$3,766,563.27
Regulatory Fees
$6,434.33
Total Slippage
$55,885.10
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Feb 2, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Rules-based, trend + mean reversion, nasdaq-100, treasuries, bear protection, leveraged/inverse etfs, daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 10 assets in total
Ticker
Type
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
USD
ProShares Ultra Semiconductors
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 Since 2007" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"QQQ Since 2007" is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "QQQ Since 2007" has returned 32.59%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "QQQ Since 2007" is 23.11%. 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 "QQQ Since 2007", 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.