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Simple S&P 500 & Nasdaq SAVE
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Daily, rules-based allocation to SPY, QQQ, or BIL based on SPY trend (MA cross and current price), QQQ oversold (RSI), and a cash/volatility rule, mainly aiming to ride SPY uptrends, exploit Nasdaq dips, and hold cash when unsure.
NutHow it works
Every day, the system checks SPY first for a bullish trend: if SPY’s short-term trend (MA 21) is above its long-term trend (MA 210), it buys/holds SPY. It also considers SPY’s price relative to its 31-day moving average as a confirmatory signal (price > MA 31). If SPY isn’t in a clear uptrend, it looks at QQQ: if QQQ’s RSI over the last 10 days is below 30, it buys/holds QQQ. If neither SPY nor QQQ signals apply, the system shifts to cash (via BIL) with a tilt based on inverse-volatility (risk). The target is to own SPY in uptrends, own QQQ on Nasdaq-side oversold opportunities, and otherwise stay in a short-term cash proxy to reduce risk. Rebalancing happens daily, and weights are adjusted so only one primary asset (SPY, QQQ, or BIL) is held at a time, with volatility-based cash tilts when appropriate.
CheckmarkValue prop
Rule-based, daily-rebalanced strategy that outperforms the S&P: OOS return 24.1% vs 22.1%, OOS Sharpe 1.53 vs 1.39, drawdown 16% vs 18.8%. Dynamically shifts SPY/QQQ/cash to ride uptrends and protect capital.

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OOS Start Date
Jan 11, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following, momentum, equity allocation, cash-management, risk-control
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 3 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
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 S&P 500 & Nasdaq SAVE" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Simple S&P 500 & Nasdaq SAVE" is currently allocated toSPY. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Simple S&P 500 & Nasdaq SAVE" has returned 21.53%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Simple S&P 500 & Nasdaq SAVE" is 16.05%. 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 S&P 500 & Nasdaq SAVE", 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.