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(T)QQQ/PSQ + V1b A Better "Buy the Dips Nasdaq" w/ Dividends
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A daily, rules-based Nasdaq-centric strategy that rotates between levered Nasdaq bets (e.g., TQQQ), hedges (PSQ, SQQQ, UVXY), bond/defense routes, and dividend-income ETFs to profit from Nasdaq dips and rallies while trying to generate income and limit drawdowns. It uses RSI and momentum signals to decide when to lean bullish or defensive, and it includes specialized dividend/option-income vehicles to boost yield.
NutHow it works
- Each trading day, the system runs a nested set of rules to decide what to own, short, or hedge. It looks at a pool of Nasdaq-related assets (QQQ, TQQQ, PSQ, SQQQ, JEPQ, UVXY, SPXU, TMV, TLT, IEF, BIL, SPY, etc.) and ranks or filters them using momentum and strength metrics, mainly RSI (how overbought or oversold an asset is) and moving-average signals. - If Nasdaq conditions are favorable (not overly stretched, with positive momentum), it shifts toward long exposure in Nasdaq instruments, sometimes using leveraged bets like TQQQ to amplify potential gains. - If Nasdaq looks weak or overly stretched to the upside (high RSI, weak momentum, or divergent signals), it tilts toward hedges or volatility, using assets like SQQQ (inverse Nasdaq), PSQ (another Nasdaq hedge), UVXY (volatility spike proxy), or treasury-based hedges like TMV/TLT/IEF to protect against risk-off scenarios. - The strategy also includes dividend-oriented overlays (JEPQ and YieldMax ETFs) to generate income, trying to provide cash flow while waiting for Nasdaq to move again. - Weighting is applied to ensure the total allocation sums to the available capital (often with equal cash weighting or specific weight targets like 80/20). Some branches select only the top asset, while others distribute across several assets with different weights. - The overall objective is to “buy the dips” in Nasdaq (capture rebounds after declines) while maintaining a risk-managed, income-enhanced equity portfolio. - It is rebalanced daily, meaning the rules are re-applied every day and holdings are adjusted accordingly. - The design is modular, with sections labeled as defense, bear-market considerations, and long-term Nasdaq tilts, each containing rules about when to switch to specific hedges or income vehicles.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this Nasdaq-focused strategy targets higher upside than the S&P: 34.85% vs 23.41% annualized, Calmar ~1.20, beta ~0.52. Leveraged Nasdaq exposure with hedges and income aims for stronger, diversified returns (drawdowns can be larger in choppy markets).

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OOS Start Date
Dec 2, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Nasdaq-focused, leveraged and inverse etfs, dividend income, rule-based momentum, daily rebalancing
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 24 assets in total
Ticker
Type
APLY
YieldMax AAPL Option Income Strategy ETF
Stocks
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
JEPQ
J.P. Morgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
Stocks
MSFO
YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF
Stocks
NVDY
YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
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 25.59%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 29.07%. 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.