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Symphonies
This works, don’t be greedy QQQ (68/22) since 2011)
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About

A one‑ETF‑at‑a‑time switcher. Extreme QQQ heat → UVXY; extreme washout → 2x QQQ (QLD). Otherwise, SPY’s 30/200‑day trends choose offense (QQQ), defense (XLU), or cash (BIL). Riskier legs are UVXY and QLD due to 2x leverage.
NutHow it works
Own one ETF at a time. First, check a 0–100 “heat meter” (RSI, ~last 10 days) on QQQ (big‑tech index fund). If >79: buy UVXY (2x “fear” VIX futures; bet on a pullback). If <31: buy QLD (2x QQQ; bet on rebound). Otherwise use SPY (broad market) trends: above 200‑day avg → if above 30‑day buy QQQ, else XLU (utilities). Below 200‑day → if above 30‑day buy XLU, else BIL (T‑bills/cash).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: 26.8% annualized return, Calmar 4.79, and ~5.6% max drawdown vs the S&P. A disciplined, 100% single-ETF-at-a-time strategy that captures trend and volatility for strong risk-adjusted gains.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.450.620.110.34
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
690.81%15.5%1.75%5.97%0.94
This works, don’t be greedy QQQ (68/22) since 2011)
141,604.01%65.81%1.84%3.52%1.78
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$14,170,400.99
Regulatory Fees
$41,525.44
Total Slippage
$286,555.26
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jun 3, 2025
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend-following, mean reversion, volatility, leveraged etfs, sector rotation, risk-on/risk-off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 6 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
XLU
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR 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 toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 25.38%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 6.96%. 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.