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A daily-rotating, multi-asset strategy that uses momentum signals to pick assets from leveraged tech, bonds, and sector groups, then equal-weights the picks. It aims to chase trends with risk controls but can be very volatile due to leverage. Backtested, not guaranteed.
NutHow it works
- Every day, the model splits capital across several modules, each a mini-strategy focused on a group of assets (e.g., leveraged Nasdaq tech, core bonds, sector rotations). - Within each module, it looks at momentum indicators for candidate assets. A typical momentum signal is a short-term read (like RSI) or a comparison of the current price to a moving average; if the signal says momentum is favorable, the module flags certain assets as potential holdings. - The module then selects one asset from its candidate list to own that day. Selection often uses a ranking rule (e.g., the asset with the strongest momentum or the lowest risk metric among the top performers). - After all modules pick their assets, the strategy allocates cash equally across the chosen assets from all modules (cash-equal weighting). - It rebalances every day, so new momentum readings can swap in different assets or adjust weights. - In practice you’ll see groups like: - TQQQ FTLT: looks at leveraged tech exposure (TQQQ) and related assets (like TMF for long bonds) and rotates based on momentum thresholds (e.g., RSI > 79 triggers switching to a different asset, or price vs. a long-term moving average checks). - Bonds! Bonds! Bonds!: a bond-focused module that rotates among core bond proxies (e.g., BND, IEI, SHY, SHV, XLP as a defensive tilt) using momentum and drawdown checks to pick the best performer. - XLK vs XLP…/Bull/Danger zones: sector/defensive rotation that weighs tech (XLK) against consumer staples (XLP) and other defensive proxies, using momentum and risk filters to decide which to own. - The system also uses risk-based ranking (e.g., sort by max drawdown or volatility, then pick the top/bottom assets) to select candidates within a module. - The overall aim is to ride uptrends (especially in leveraged plays when momentum is strong) while avoiding the biggest slips by rotating into less risky or hedged assets when momentum cools off. - Important note for a layperson: this is a backtested, rule-based approach. Real-world results depend on execution, costs, and market conditions, and leveraged products magnify both gains and losses.
CheckmarkValue prop
A daily cross-asset momentum strategy rotating leveraged tech, bonds, and sectors to ride trends. Out-of-sample: ~44% annualized return vs ~22% for the S&P, Sharpe ~1.13, Calmar ~1.20—higher growth with diversification (not guaranteed).

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OOS Start Date
Dec 17, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged momentum, cross-asset rotation, trend-following, daily rebalancing, cash-equal weighting
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 18 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
IEI
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond 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, SHV, SHandXLP. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 34.28%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 36.78%. 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.