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Steph combo 1
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A rule-based, multi-asset system that alternates between 3x leveraged stock bets (like TQQQ, SOXL, TECL, SPXL, UPRO) and volatility/treasury hedges (VXX, SQQQ, UVXY, TMF/TMV, SHY) using trend and momentum signals. It picks one strong asset at a time, hedges on risk, and aims to ride uptrends while protecting against volatility spikes.
NutHow it works
- The plan splits into two broad themes: Core leveraged equity bets and Defense hedges. - Core bets use three-times leveraged funds to play uptrends in big market themes (tech, semis, broad indices). They are selected using momentum and trend signals across price and moving averages, then one asset is chosen to own fully (weight 100/100). - Defense hedges kick in when signals indicate rising risk or deteriorating trends. Hedges include volatility-related products (VXX, UVXY, SQQQ) and treasury bear/longs (TMF, TMV, TLT) plus select safe bonds (SHY, AGG) to reduce drawdowns. - Signals come from several tools: price vs moving averages (is price above/below its 200- or 360-day MA?), exponential moving-average crossovers, and RSI (a momentum/overbought-oversold gauge) over different lookbacks. Assets are ranked (top/bottom) by metrics like moving-average return, cumulative return, or standard deviation, then the top-ranked asset is bought. - Some blocks tilt toward cash-equal baskets or diversify into a small group of assets only when certain criteria are met, but most of the time the rule set results in a single asset being held at full exposure for a period. - The system includes named “defense” scenarios (e.g., A.A.A, B.A.B, etc.) that describe conditions like “long-term Treasuries trending up” or “risk-off with rising rates,” and specify how to structure 3x leveraged treasury bets or other hedges under those conditions. - There’s an emphasis on avoiding churn (no constant rebalancing) while still reacting to clear trend or momentum shifts; a corridor-like width (0.06) and a no-rebalance setting suggest signals are evaluated within a tolerance band. - The portfolio thus toggles between aggressive upside bets and protective hedges, using a single-asset-at-a-time approach to keep allocations simple, but with a broad arsenal of assets to draw from when signals justify it.
CheckmarkValue prop
High-upside, risk-managed growth: OOS annualized return ~54.7% vs S&P ~20.6%, Calmar ~1.24, with trend-based hedges designed to ride uptrends while shielding against volatility.
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YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.232.30.780.88
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
70.68%16.09%-2.02%-1.16%0.99
530.72%67.19%-2.48%-2%1.41
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$63,071.79
Regulatory Fees
$119.01
Total Slippage
$726.24
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jan 30, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 6%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged equity, risk-on/risk-off rotation, volatility hedges, multi-asset momentum, tactical asset-allocation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 40 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
DIG
ProShares Ultra Energy
Stocks
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
Stocks
EFA
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Stocks
EPI
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund ETF
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
EWZ
iShares MSCI Brazil 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.

"Steph combo 1" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Steph combo 1" is currently allocated toQQQ, TQQQandSOXS. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Steph combo 1" has returned 40.61%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Steph combo 1" is 44.14%. 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 "Steph combo 1", 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.