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Symphonies
TQQQ or Not - Slightly Degenerate Gambler Version -
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About

A daily switcher that either rides TQQQ (3x Nasdaq‑100) or hides in T‑bills and “fear” ETFs. It buys TQQQ in uptrends or after washed‑out drops, and goes defensive when momentum is overheated or stress signals rise.
NutHow it works
Each day it picks: TQQQ (a fund that moves ~3x the Nasdaq‑100), BIL (T‑bills, cash‑like), or UVXY/VIXY (funds that jump when fear spikes). If TQQQ just ran too hot, it hides in BIL+UVXY+VIXY. After big drops, it buys TQQQ only if signs look washed‑out; else it hedges. In calm times it buys TQQQ when the trend is up; if not, it stays in BIL unless bond signals hint at a rebound.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample shows ~23.8% annual return vs 22.2% for the S&P, with dynamic Nasdaq-100 exposure and hedges to cap risk. Strong upside; note larger drawdowns in crises.
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www.composer.trade
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.671.10.180.42
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
681.5%15.36%0.54%-0.34%0.94
TQQQ or Not - Slightly Degenerate Gambler Version -
4,617,073.16%110.99%4.53%-7.44%1.91
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$461,717,315.71
Regulatory Fees
$1,351,503.63
Total Slippage
$9,699,315.21
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jan 14, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend following, mean reversion, volatility hedge, leveraged etfs, nasdaq-100
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 10 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (based on the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index; symbol AXTWEN)
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VIXY
ProShares 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 19.67%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 39.48%. 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.