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Simple QQQ (2X Leverage)
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Daily, 50/50 cash-to-asset strategy that triggers a 2x Nasdaq ETF (QLD) on either SPY trend or oversold QQQ momentum; otherwise shifts to a bond fund (VBF) for risk control.
NutHow it works
On each trading day: 1) Check two conditions using SPY and QQQ data. 2) If SPY’s 21-day moving average is above SPY’s 210-day moving average, buy ProShares Ultra QQQ 2x (QLD) with half your money, and keep the other half in cash. 3) If the SPY condition isn’t met, check QQQ’s momentum: if the QQQ RSI (using 10-day and 31-day windows) is below 30, buy QLD with half your money; otherwise allocate the other half to the Invesco Bond Fund (VBF). 4) Rebalance daily to maintain a 50/50 cash-to-asset split. 5) If QLD is held, you’re effectively leveraging Nasdaq-100 exposure (2x), which magnifies both gains and losses. If VBF is held, you have a safer, bond-based allocation instead of equity leverage. Notes: SPY, QQQ, QLD, and VBF are specific ETFs; 2x leverage implies higher risk; the strategy is described as backtested starting 6/21/2006.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy outperforms the S&P 500 on risk-adjusted and upside: Sharpe 3.20 vs 2.53, Calmar 19.5, alpha ~0.22, annualized return ~121% vs ~30%. It uses a disciplined 50/50 cash-to-asset rule, switching to bonds when signals weaken to curb risk.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.211.30.50.71
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
670.85%10.92%-1.77%0.2%0.63
37,294.62%35.08%0.12%-0.61%1.02
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$3,739,462.48
Regulatory Fees
$1,398.85
Total Slippage
$7,132.50
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jan 3, 2026
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged equity, trend-following, momentum-oversold signal, nasdaq-centric
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 4 assets in total
Ticker
Type
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
VBF
INVESCO BOND FUND
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 QQQ (2X Leverage)" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Simple QQQ (2X Leverage)" is currently allocated toQLD. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Simple QQQ (2X Leverage)" has returned -25.16%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Simple QQQ (2X Leverage)" is 12.91%. 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 QQQ (2X Leverage)", 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.