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Rides strong tech uptrends with 3x Nasdaq/S&P funds (esp. TQQQ), but quickly cuts risk to cash, Treasuries, anti‑Nasdaq, or “fear” ETFs when warning lights flash. Many safety checks and daily rebalancing to stay on the right side of the trend.
NutHow it works
It constantly checks if stocks are trending up and calm. If yes, it buys a turbocharged Nasdaq fund (TQQQ). If only okay, it may use similar tech/S&P turbo funds (TECL, UPRO). If danger shows or things get overheated, it moves to defense: cash‑like T‑Bills (BIL), Treasuries (IEF/TLT), anti‑Nasdaq funds (PSQ/SQQQ), or a “fear” fund that often jumps in sell‑offs (VIXY/UVXY). It runs 10 quick tests (fast gains vs bumpiness, price above/below averages, RSI speedometer: 0–100). It holds the few that test best and rebalances daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this tech-heavy trend strategy delivers higher risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe ~1.55 vs ~1.22, Calmar ~2.92) with amplified Nasdaq upside and rapid risk hedging, outperforming the S&P 500 on risk-adjusted terms.

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OOS Start Date
Aug 8, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following,momentum,leveraged etfs,tech-heavy,tactical allocation,volatility hedging,risk-managed,daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 26 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
NAIL
Direxion Daily Homebuilders & Supplies Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
Stocks
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor 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.

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

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

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 75.69%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 35.93%. 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.