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A momentum-driven, 3x-levered ETF strategy that rides tech/QQQ bets (TQQQ, TECL, SOXL, UPRO) while using volatility/inverse hedges (UVXY, VIXY, SQQQ, SPXU) to guard against drawdowns. It blends RSI/momentum, moving averages, and selective top-picks, with Dip Buy entries and Bull/Bear logic guiding exposure; backtested with no fixed rebalancing.
NutHow it works
A rule-based ladder of signals decides which 3x leveraged ETF to own (primarily TQQQ, TECL, SOXL) and when to hedge with volatility or inverse assets (UVXY, VIXY, SQQQ, SPXU). The strategy toggles between Bull Market logic (aggressive long bets on tech/QQQ-related assets) and Bear Market logic (hedges and defensive plays) based on momentum indicators (notably RSI) and price versus moving averages. It also includes a Dip Buy mechanism to try to add positions after short-term pullbacks, aiming to catch persistent uptrends while risk controls kick in when volatility rises or momentum reverses. Weights are typically all-in on a single asset when a signal fires, or split across a couple of assets in more complex branches. Rebalancing is not periodic but signal-driven, and the setup is backtested with historical data to estimate performance under those rules. RSI explains how overbought/oversold readings guide entries and exits; top-picking sorts candidates by momentum or recent performance to pick the best candidate within a group. The strategy uses familiar tickers (QQQ, SPY, TQQQ, UPRO, SQQQ, UVXY, VIXY, SOXL, TECL, TMF, USDU, SPXU) to build exposure. Important: levered and inverse funds amplify moves and can suffer from decay during volatile periods; live results can differ from backtests.
CheckmarkValue prop
High-risk, 3x-levered tech strategy with hedges aims for big rallies. But out-of-sample results show underperformance vs the S&P and large drawdowns, so use as a risk-tolerant satellite, not core.
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3M
6M
YTD
1Y
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
1.070.520.020.14
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
347.28%13.12%-1.77%0.2%0.8
10,669,053.39%159.22%-6.16%8.94%1.8
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$1,066,915,339.15
Regulatory Fees
$8,078,097.25
Total Slippage
$58,070,342.82
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Aug 26, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 3%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etfs, volatility hedging, trend following, multi-asset allocation, backtesting
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 21 assets in total
Ticker
Type
DIA
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SPLV
Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF
Stocks
SPXU
ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
SVXY
ProShares Short 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 toSQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned -11.90%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 71.34%. 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.