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TINA (Only meant for bear market)
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About

Bear-market, daily-rebalanced rule set that pivots among PSQ, TQQQ, TECL, and bond ETFs (SHV/BSV/TLT) using QQQ signals, price momentum, and RSI. When signals fire, it goes 100% into the chosen ETF; otherwise it defaults to the top RSI bond. High leverage and frequent switching imply higher risk and potential volatility.
NutHow it works
Think of it as a daily decision engine that picks one instrument to own for the day, aiming to profit from or protect against a falling market. The engine checks several signals tied to Nasdaq/tech performance and bond safety: - If QQQ (a tech-heavy index) has jumped a lot in the last 10 days (more than 5.5%), it goes into PSQ, an inverse ETF that moves opposite QQQ; you’re betting on a pullback. - If a leveraged long tech bet (TQQQ) has suffered a big drawdown over the last 62 days (down more than 33%), the system moves to SHV (short-term Treasuries) to reduce risk. - There are momentum and trend checks using short-term and longer-term price averages, plus an oversold/overbought check using RSI on tech leveraged products. If those rules favor it, it may switch to TECL (3x long tech). - If none of the above triggers, the system chooses the strongest among a small bond group (SHV, BSV, TLT) based on a 20-day RSI ranking and holds that single instrument. - Weights are 100/100 on the chosen instrument, meaning full exposure to that single ETF for the day. The process repeats every trading day (daily rebalance). What this means for an investor: the strategy tries to exploit downside moves or protect capital by leaning on inverse or leveraged tech signals when signals align, and otherwise preserves capital with short- or long-duration bond exposure. It avoids staying in cash unless forced by the top-RSI bond selection path. The design is sophisticated and sensitive to short-term timing, so it can be volatile and may underperform in rising markets or during bounce rallies.
CheckmarkValue prop
Near-SPY annualized return (≈21.5% vs 22.2%), but with a built-in risk-management engine that shifts to bonds or inverse/levered tech on signals. A diversified, rule-based strategy designed to blunt drawdowns in volatility.
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YTD
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.340.630.110.32
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
658.13%13.66%-1.77%0.2%0.83
37,764.96%45.55%-2.49%8.42%1.28
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$3,786,495.84
Regulatory Fees
$19,118.34
Total Slippage
$125,580.93
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jan 16, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Bear-market strategy, tactical allocation, inverse etfs, leveraged etfs, bond hedges, rsi/momentum signals, daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 7 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
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.

"TINA (Only meant for bear market)" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"TINA (Only meant for bear market)" is currently allocated toPSQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "TINA (Only meant for bear market)" has returned 25.63%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "TINA (Only meant for bear market)" is 23.91%. 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 "TINA (Only meant for bear market)", 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.