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Slowloss1
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A slow, cash-equal strategy that uses moving-average trend signals and momentum (RSI) to switch between cash, leveraged long (UPRO/TQQQ), and leveraged inverse (SPXU/SQQQ) bets on SPY/QQQ. It avoids regular rebalancing and aims for cautious exposure with conditional tilts based on simple indicators.
NutHow it works
- Start with a cash-equal stance: the system aims to keep exposure balanced rather than fully invested. - Signal level 1: Trend check using moving-average signals on SPY (the broad market). If the short-term trend looks weaker relative to a longer-term signal, tilt toward bear exposure on SPY (via SPXU) or prepare to switch to bear position; if the trend looks strong, consider a bullish tilt. - Signal level 2 (fallback): If the first check isn’t decisive, assess momentum via RSI (a momentum gauge) on bear versus market exposure (e.g., SPXU vs SPY, and eventually SQQQ vs TQQQ). If momentum supports downside, favor inverse/hedged bets (SPXU or SQQQ); if momentum supports upside, favor leveraged longs (UPRO or TQQQ). - Asset choices: SPY is the broad market anchor; SPXU and SQQQ provide inverse exposure to hedges; UPRO and TQQQ provide leveraged upside exposure to SPY and QQQ respectively. - Rebalancing: no regular rebalancing; changes only when signals flip, with a small practical threshold implied by the 0.1 corridor, but overall it’s not rebalanced on a calendar schedule. - Goal: keep risk controlled with cash as a base, while opportunistically leveraging favorable momentum or hedging when signals indicate weakness.
CheckmarkValue prop
Cash-first, signal-driven overlay that shifts into hedges or leverage to chase upside while aiming to cap losses. Out-of-sample results show disciplined diversification but lower return and risk-adjusted performance than SPY, with larger drawdowns.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
-0.030.960.090.29
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
726.91%14.06%-1.77%0.2%0.85
-49.03%-4.11%3.26%0.9%0.21
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$5,096.86
Regulatory Fees
$762.68
Total Slippage
$1,341.00
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OOS Start Date
Jul 12, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following, momentum, leveraged etfs, hedging, cash-management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 5 assets in total
Ticker
Type
SPXU
ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
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.

"Slowloss1" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Slowloss1" is currently allocated toSPXU. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Slowloss1" has returned 20.12%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Slowloss1" is 54.17%. 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 "Slowloss1", 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.