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TQQQ For The Long Term V2 (226.7% RR/46.1% Max DD)
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A daily, cash-heavy tactical strategy that picks one highly leveraged equity bet (or hedge) based on short-term momentum and market trend, with a volatility/short-bond hedge and a risk-managed, all-in-one signal approach. Expected max drawdown ~46%; aim for strong risk-adjusted upside when signals align.
NutHow it works
- What it is: a daily, all-in-like tactical strategy that mostly keeps cash on hand and, when conditions are right, allocates to one highly leveraged ETF (or a hedge) for the day. It uses short-term momentum signals, a longer-term trend filter, and a final top-pick rule to decide which asset to own. - How it decides what to own: 1) Trend check: Is SPY above its 200-day moving average? If no, the system tends to stay in cash or move toward hedges. 2) Momentum check: Among a set of candidates (primarily 3x leveraged ETFs and hedges such as UVXY and SQQQ), compute short-term momentum via a 10-day RSI. Some rules look for very high momentum (roughly RSI above the high-70s to low-80s) and some look for lower momentum before favoring a higher-growth asset. 3) Top pick: From the eligible pool, pick the asset with the strongest short-term momentum (highest RSI over the last 10 days). 4) Final action: If all conditions align, allocate 100% to that single selected asset for the day. If conditions aren’t met, park the capital in cash or in a risk-off asset (e.g., a short-term bond ETF or a hedge) according to the nested rules. - What you see in practice: - You’ll mostly see days with cash if conditions aren’t met; on favorable days, you’ll see exposure to a single levered ETF (e.g., TQQQ, SPXL, TECL) or a hedge like UVXY or SQQQ based on momentum and trend signals. - The model relies on quick, daily decision-making rather than a long, multi-week hold, due to the nature of levered bets and volatility hedges. - What each ticker does (layman terms): - TQQQ: a 3x bet that the Nasdaq-100 goes up; big potential gains but also big losses if tech-heavy indices fall. - SPXL: a 3x bet on the broad S&P 500; highest exposure to large US stocks. - TECL: a 3x bet on technology stocks; tech is often more volatile and can move faster. - SQQQ: inverse of QQQ; essentially a bet that tech-heavy Nasdaq goes down; used as a hedge or in risk-off moves. - UVXY: a bet on rising market volatility; tends to spike in market turmoil and then revert. - BSV: a short-term bond fund; used as a stabilizer when risk is high or when a safer stance is preferred. - SPY: a broad-market proxy (S&P 500) used as a baseline for trend and as a reference for filters. - What this means for a layperson: expect a very active, risk-tuned strategy that aims to ride a single strong levered bet on good days, while keeping a heavy emphasis on cash when the market looks risky. It’s not a buy-and-hold diversified approach; it’s a daily dial that swings toward high-risk bets only when momentum and trend filters align, with hedges and cash as a safety net. - Overall risk profile reflected in the name: “226.7% RR/46.1% Max DD” suggests high upside potential if correct signals fire but a substantial potential drawdown if conditions deteriorate.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: annualized return ≈91% vs SPY ≈18%; Sharpe ≈1.36; Calmar ≈1.78. Delivers strong risk-adjusted upside when signals fire, with cash hedging; note higher drawdown potential (~51% vs SPY ~19%).
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
1.021.470.140.38
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
603.28%14.54%-2.02%-1.16%0.89
291,010,402.47%181.66%-1.84%-9.17%1.89
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$29,101,050,247.26
Regulatory Fees
$17,015,653.28
Total Slippage
$122,389,751.87
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Aug 24, 2022
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etfs, momentum, trend-following, tactical allocation, risk management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 7 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures 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 toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 77.48%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 51.17%. 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.