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Symphonies
Symphony Nesting: YINN-YANG / BUYDIPS / HFEAR
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About

Rotates between China swing trades (YINN/YANG), buying Nasdaq‑100 dips (TQQQ or bonds), and a Hedgefundie‑style 55/45 UPRO/TMF core with a safety switch. Heavy use of 3x ETFs—expect big ups and downs.
NutHow it works
It chooses one playbook at a time: 1) China swing: If FXI (China large‑caps) moved >±12% in 5 days, it bets on a snap‑back with 3x funds YINN (bull) or YANG (bear), picked by the latest 1‑day move. 2) Else Nasdaq dip‑buy: If QQQ fell >5% in 5 days, buy TQQQ (3x Nasdaq) unless TQQQ just jumped >5% in a day—then hold BSV (short‑term bonds). 3) Else core: If the S&P 500’s recent drop is small, hold 55% UPRO (3x S&P) + 45% TMF (3x long Treasuries); otherwise use a safety mix: IEI, GLD, TIP, BSV. Uses 3x ETFs; high risk.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample upside: ~24% annualized vs ~19.5% for the S&P, via regime-driven bets (China swings, Nasdaq-dip plays, hedged core). Higher potential returns come with larger drawdowns—suitable for risk-tolerant, long-horizon investors.

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OOS Start Date
Aug 30, 2022
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etfs, mean reversion, dip buying, tactical allocation, china equities, nasdaq-100, s&p 500, treasuries, gold, risk-on/risk-off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 12 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
FXI
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
IEI
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (based on the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index; symbol AXTWEN)
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.

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

The symphony is currently allocated toUPROandTMF. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 23.99%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 37.73%. 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, crypto, and options.