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Symphonies
Simple Path Framework QQQ _ Rev 1.0. May 8, 2023 (Shared)
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About

A rules-based, QQQ‑focused strategy: hold QQQ in uptrends, hide in T‑bills or staples when volatility or trends worsen, occasionally buy 3× QQQ on deep selloffs, and shift to gold/TIPS when cash has been unusually strong.
NutHow it works
It uses simple rules to switch among a few ETFs: - QQQ = Nasdaq‑100 (big tech), BIL = T‑bills (cash‑like), XLP = consumer staples (defensive), IAU = gold, TIP = inflation‑linked bonds, TQQQ = 3× QQQ, VIXM = volatility gauge. Indicators: moving average = average price; RSI = 0–100 of recent ups vs downs (<30 oversold, >70 hot). Logic: Own QQQ in uptrends; if fear (VIXM RSI>70) use BIL; if trend weak use XLP; if QQQ very oversold use TQQQ; if cash strong over 1 yr hold 70% IAU + 30% TIP; else QQQ. Path 2 is off.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this rules-based QQQ strategy beats the S&P: 28.0% annualized return vs 22.8%, max drawdown 11.8% vs 18.8%, Sharpe ~1.82 vs 1.43, Calmar ~2.37. Lower downside, higher risk-adjusted upside with transparent rules.
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Max
www.composer.trade
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.070.850.80.9
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
598.33%13.74%-0.15%0.4%0.84
Simple Path Framework QQQ _ Rev 1.0. May 8, 2023 (Shared)
1,365.02%19.47%1.08%2.05%1.17
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$146,502.07
Regulatory Fees
$136.74
Total Slippage
$817.24
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
May 8, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Rules-based trend, tactical qqq, volatility filter, defensive rotation, multi-asset, momentum/oversold signals
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 9 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
VIXM
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples 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.

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

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

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 26.00%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 11.82%. 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.