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Symphonies
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About

A daily, rules-based “risk-on/risk-off” strategy. In uptrends it rides 3x Nasdaq (TQQQ) unless markets look too hot, then it parks in T‑bills. In downtrends it hunts oversold bounces or shifts to defense via inverse Nasdaq (SQQQ) or long Treasuries (TLT).
NutHow it works
Daily check of the S&P 500’s trend (50-day vs 200-day average). - Uptrend: own 3x Nasdaq (TQQQ) unless short-term “heat” is extreme; then park in T‑bills (BIL). - Downtrend: try oversold bounces (TQQQ or 3x S&P UPRO). If no bounce, choose defense: either inverse Nasdaq (SQQQ) or long Treasuries (TLT), based on recent strength.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this rules-based strategy offers higher upside than the S&P 500: ~32.7% annualized vs ~20.7%, by riding 3x Nasdaq in uptrends and hedging in downturns (SQQQ/TLT/BIL). Accept higher drawdowns for potentially greater long-run growth.

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OOS Start Date
Sep 7, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation,trend-following,momentum,leveraged etfs,risk-on/risk-off,equities,bonds,cash-management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 6 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
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 toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 20.21%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 58.54%. 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.