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A daily, rule-based rotation between AFRM stock and TQQQ. It uses AFRM’s 3-day return to pick: if AFRM >3%, go with TQQQ; if AFRM < -1%, go with AFRM; otherwise go with TQQQ. It starts from a cash-like base and rebalances every day. High leverage and quick signals mean higher risk and volatility.
NutHow it works
Plain-English description of the decision logic: - The system uses a simple two-asset rotation: either AFRM or TQQQ. It starts from a cash-like base (the code is labeled as a cash-equal weight step, which means the framework keeps liquidity available or divides weight evenly when possible). - It looks at AFRM’s performance over the last 3 trading days (a 3-day window). It calculates the cumulative return of AFRM over that window (i.e., how much AFRM has gained or fallen in the last 3 days). - If AFRM’s 3-day return is greater than 3% (signal: AFRM up a bit more than 3% in 3 days), the rule says: shift all or most of the position into TQQQ (the leveraged Nasdaq ETF). In other words, when AFRM has shown strong recent momentum, the strategy bets on broader tech/ Nasdaq strength by buying TQQQ. - If AFRM’s 3-day return is not above 3%, the strategy then checks a secondary condition: if AFRM’s 3-day return is less than -1% (i.e., AFRM has dropped more than 1% in the last 3 days), the rule says: switch into AFRM stock. - If AFRM’s 3-day return is between -1% and 3% (i.e., neither strong up nor strong down), the rule defaults back to TQQQ. - The decisions are evaluated and the position updated daily (daily rebalance). - In practice this creates a simple double-check: very strong AFRM gains → go risk-on with TQQQ; moderate/weak AFRM moves → favor AFRM; otherwise still favor TQQQ. The use of a three-day window and fixed thresholds (3% and -1%) is a lightweight momentum-style signal biased toward short-term AFRM performance to pick between a single stock and a leveraged tech ETF. - Important: TQQQ is a highly volatile, leveraged instrument. The strategy’s use of it means higher potential gains and higher potential losses. AFRM is a single stock with company-specific risk. The daily rebalance and the thresholds imply a fairly responsive but simple rule-based approach, not a fundamental or long-term value strategy.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample AFRM/TQQQ rotation delivers higher risk-adjusted gains vs SPY: ~75% annualized return, Sharpe ~1.19, alpha ~0.25%, vs SPY ~18% return and Sharpe ~1.02. Drawdowns ~49%—for risk-tolerant, momentum-focused investors.

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OOS Start Date
Jun 15, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Momentum, stock-pickers, levered etf, 3-day lookback, rule-based, daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 2 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AFRM
Affirm Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
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.

"Squid Games s2.1 prerelease" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Squid Games s2.1 prerelease" is currently allocated toAFRM. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Squid Games s2.1 prerelease" has returned 57.66%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Squid Games s2.1 prerelease" is 48.98%. 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 "Squid Games s2.1 prerelease", 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.