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(T)QQQ/PSQ - No SQQQ
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A daily-rebalanced, rule-based rotation around QQQ: go long QQQ/TQQQ when conditions look constructive, switch to PSQ and hedges (UVXY, Treasuries) when risk rises, and avoid SQQQ. It's tech-heavy with defensive hedges and multi-asset protection tied to RSI/moving-average signals.
NutHow it works
The system trades every day and makes its decision using simple, rule-based signals. It looks at short-term momentum and longer-term trends for a set of ETFs (primarily QQQ and its inverse PSQ, plus hedges like UVXY and treasury ETFs). If signals indicate the market is constructive (e.g., QQQ showing strength, not overextended RSI, favorable moving-average signals), it tilts toward QQQ/TQQQ (often giving almost full weight to the top pick). If signals indicate risk is rising (overbought conditions, momentum turning down, or bear-market indicators), it moves toward hedges such as PSQ, UVXY, or treasury-based assets (TLT/IEF/BIL/TMV) and may reduce exposure to pure equity ETFs. The design explicitly excludes SQQQ, preferring PSQ as the inverse exposure. There are several thematic blocks (e.g., Overbought S&P, Bear Market defences, Defense) that guide which asset to buy or sell, and each block uses indicators like RSI, moving-average returns/prices, and crossovers to pick the single asset to hold and set its weight (often near 100%). The daily rebalance ensures the portfolio adapts to changing conditions, though it also increases turnover and complexity. Assets involved span tech exposure (QQQ, TQQQ), inverse hedges (PSQ, SPXU), volatility (UVXY), and bonds/treasuries (TLT, IEF, TMV, TMF, BIL), providing a broad, multi-asset hedge framework around a QQQ-centric core.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample return ~35.5% vs ~23% S&P; Calmar ~1.57, Sharpe ~1.26, beta ~0.96. QQQ-rotation with PSQ/UVXY/Treasuries hedges targets bigger upside with disciplined risk—stronger risk-adjusted performance than the S&P.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.410.780.250.5
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
603.28%14.54%-2.02%-1.16%0.89
120,558.79%63.83%-7.1%-14.95%2
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$12,065,879.21
Regulatory Fees
$45,622.21
Total Slippage
$317,502.34
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Dec 9, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Rule-based tactical allocation, qqq/psq rotation, volatility/defense hedges, multi-asset risk management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 17 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SPHB
Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPXU
ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500
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.

"(T)QQQ/PSQ - No SQQQ" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"(T)QQQ/PSQ - No SQQQ" is currently allocated toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "(T)QQQ/PSQ - No SQQQ" has returned 23.16%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "(T)QQQ/PSQ - No SQQQ" is 22.56%. 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 "(T)QQQ/PSQ - No SQQQ", 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.