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A daily, rules‑based switch between TQQQ (leveraged tech), BIL (cash‑like), and occasionally UVXY (fear spike hedge). It buys strength or sharp dips, but steps aside to cash or hedges when short‑term stress or volatility is high.
NutHow it works
It flips among three funds: - TQQQ = 3x Nasdaq‑100 (aggressive tech bet) - BIL = T‑bills (cash‑like) - UVXY = 2x VIX (spikes when fear rises) Rules check: RSI (0–100 speedometer of recent ups/downs), price vs 25‑day average, recent drawdowns, and typical daily swings. If trend/mean‑reversion looks good, hold TQQQ; if stress is high, hold BIL; in extremes, briefly use UVXY. Bond gauges (BND/IEF/TLT/TMF) help confirm risk.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample annualized return: 42.94% vs 22.78% for the S&P, with a risk-adjusted edge (Sharpe ~1.02; Calmar ~0.94). A tactical mix: leverage tech when favorable, cash/hedges in stress. Strong upside, but expect larger drawdowns in crashes.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.881.010.110.33
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
682.7%15.66%1.36%5.73%0.95
TQQQ or not
44,099,962.56%150.67%-3.51%21.46%2.04
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$4,410,006,255.65
Regulatory Fees
$10,469,847.66
Total Slippage
$75,291,527.28
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OOS Start Date
Apr 29, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Market timing, leveraged nasdaq, volatility hedge, tactical allocation, risk management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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.

"TQQQ or not" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"TQQQ or not" is currently allocated toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "TQQQ or not" has returned 42.94%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "TQQQ or not" is 45.49%. 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 "TQQQ or not", 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, crypto, and options.