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A daily, rule-based rotation between leveraged equity bets (TQQQ or SPXL) and a safe-bonds/defensive sectors sleeve, driven by SPY’s 200-day trend and momentum signals (RSI) to try to capture upside in uptrends while protecting capital in downturns.
NutHow it works
The strategy runs every day. It first checks whether the broad market (SPY) is in an uptrend by comparing its current price to its 200-day moving average. If SPY is above its 200-day average, the system attempts to place bets on leveraged equity exposure (primarily TQQQ, the 3x tech ETF, and SPXL, the 3x S&P 500 ETF) based on momentum signals. To time entries, it looks at the 10-day momentum (RSI) of a group of assets (including TQQQ, SPXL, SQQQ, and several bond/sector ETFs). It sorts these by momentum and tends to pick the asset with the lowest recent momentum (the “bottom” RSI) among a safe-orientated basket in certain branches, or checks whether the levered ETFs themselves are overbought (RSI above around 79–80). If the levered ETF’s momentum is in an extreme overbought state, the model pivots toward the safe sleeve and rotates into one of the safe assets (BSV, TLT, LQD, VBF, XLP, UGE, XLU) based on which one currently shows a more favorable momentum profile (the filter ranks assets by a 10-day RSI and selects the bottom one). The system contains nested conditional branches to switch to cash or to specific levered assets depending on momentum and trend signals. If SPY is not in an uptrend (i.e., SPY is not above its 200-day MA), the default appears to be a more conservative stance with equal-ish cash exposure and/or allocation to the safe assets basket rather than levered equity bets. The overall design emphasizes: (1) trend filter to avoid long downside exposure, (2) momentum checks to time entries/exits for levered bets vs. safer assets, and (3) daily rebalancing to reflect the latest signals. Important notes for a layperson: levered ETFs magnify moves and can misbehave over long horizons due to daily rebalancing; this scheme attempts to avoid “peaks” by using RSI thresholds and trend checks, but it remains a tactical, not a buy-and-hold, approach. A simplified mental model is: if markets look healthy and momentum supports it, tilt toward a high-risk, high-reward bet on tech or large-cap equities; if signals weaken or risk rises, shift into safer bonds and defensive sectors or cash.
CheckmarkValue prop
A trend-and-momentum rotation between leveraged equity bets and safe assets, out-of-sample tested to chase upside in uptrends while guarding against drawdowns, delivering higher risk-adjusted returns than the S&P 500.

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OOS Start Date
Feb 7, 2026
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etf rotation, trend-following, momentum-based, tactical asset allocation, safe-haven rotation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 11 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
LQD
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate 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
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UGE
ProShares Ultra Consumer Staples
Stocks
VBF
INVESCO BOND FUND
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR 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 -58.16%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 11.45%. 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.