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[Simple but Good] [use SPYU 4x]
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A daily, rules‑based “risk‑on/risk‑off” plan: ride uptrends hard with leveraged stock funds, step aside into volatility when markets get too hot, and in downtrends either buy deep dips or park in volatility, inverse stocks, or bonds.
NutHow it works
Daily it checks trend and “heat.” Trend: is the S&P 500 above its 200‑day average? Heat (RSI): a 0–100 gauge of recent moves; >~80 = overheated, <~30 = washed‑out. Uptrends: mostly TQQQ (3× Nasdaq‑100), switch to VIXY (fear/volatility) when overheated. Downtrends: buy deep dips with TQQQ or SPYU (4× S&P 500 ETN); otherwise rotate among VIXY, SH (−1× S&P), TLT (long Treasuries) or BSV (short‑term bonds).
CheckmarkValue prop
An out-of-sample strategy that aims to beat the S&P 500: ~52% annualized return vs ~17%, Sharpe ~0.98, Calmar ~1.02. It times risk on/off with leverage for big uptrends, but incurs higher drawdowns (~51%).
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www.composer.trade
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.123.050.710.84
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
51.15%20%-1.77%0.2%1.23
[Simple but Good] [use SPYU 4x]
249.52%73.72%-0.39%-2.36%1.25
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$34,951.79
Regulatory Fees
$17.16
Total Slippage
$107.11
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OOS Start Date
Jul 7, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical, trend-following, leveraged etfs/etns, volatility timing, inverse etfs, bonds, risk-on/risk-off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 8 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SPYU
MAX S&P 500 4x Leveraged ETN
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
VIXY
ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures 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.

"[Simple but Good] [use SPYU 4x]" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"[Simple but Good] [use SPYU 4x]" is currently allocated toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "[Simple but Good] [use SPYU 4x]" has returned 33.87%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "[Simple but Good] [use SPYU 4x]" is 51.13%. 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 "[Simple but Good] [use SPYU 4x]", 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.