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A daily, RSI-driven tactical approach that alternates between two levered equity bets (top volatile 2x/3x ETFs) and a defensive basket of bond/sector ETFs, using momentum checks (RSI) and a 200-day trend filter to time risk-on vs risk-off. It aims for upside via leverage when signals are favorable, and safety via bonds/defensive sectors when not.
NutHow it works
- It runs daily and looks at a pool of leveraged ETFs (high-risk, 2x/3x exposure) such as TQQQ, TECL, SOXL, UPRO, QLD, LTL, ROM. A volatility screen selects the top 2 by price volatility over a 20-day window. These two are the levered “risk-on” candidates. - An RSI (relative strength index) check on the 2-day lookback for TQQQ acts as an entry trigger: if RSI2(TQQQ) is below 20, the model tilts toward the levered-basket using the top-2 picks and assigns weights (e.g., ~80% of the risk budget to this path, ~20% to cash or to the other leg). - If that RSI condition isn’t met, an alternate path checks for risk-on vs risk-off signals using an XLK vs KMLM RSI comparison. If XLK's RSI (10-day) is greater than KMLM's RSI (10-day) and the price of QQQ is above its 200-day EMA, the model maintains or shifts toward risk-on bets (the levered ETFs path). - If the risk-off path is triggered, the model selects one asset from a defensive/bond/sectors pool (BSV, TLT, LQD, VBF, XLP, UGE, XLU, XLV, SPAB, ANGL) based on a bottom RSI ranking (i.e., the most oversold on a 10-day RSI) and allocates to that single asset. The list is sorted by RSI and the bottom (most oversold) is chosen, providing a defensive tilt. - Overall, the portfolio is rebalanced daily and remains in the EQUITIES asset class when in the levered path, with a defensive option that may tilt toward bonds or staples/utilities sectors when risk signals flip. The “Safe Sectors & Bonds” label reflects the expected defensive intent of the second leg. The strategy emphasizes QQQ proxies and levered bets during favorable momentum and pivots to safety when momentum deteriorates.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample track record shows stronger risk-adjusted gains, with sharper upside via selective 2x/3x levered bets and built-in downside protection through bonds/defensive sectors, unlike the S&P’s slower, unhedged path.

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OOS Start Date
Dec 19, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etfs, momentum, tactical allocation, sector/bond hedges, short-term trading
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 23 assets in total
Ticker
Type
ANGL
VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
CORP
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index Exchange-Traded Fund
Stocks
IYT
iShares U.S. Transportation ETF
Stocks
KMLM
KraneShares Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
Stocks
LQD
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
Stocks
LTL
ProShares Ultra Communication Services
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
ROM
ProShares Ultra Technology
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.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toANGL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 490.69%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 13.10%. 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 the symphony, 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.