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Symphonies
Trading tech equities (QQQ) based on bond signals (AGG)
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A simple on/off switch: when the bond market (AGG) is in a long‑term uptrend, own tech‑heavy QQQ; when it’s not, sit in cash‑like T‑bills (BIL). Checks daily using AGG vs its 200‑day average to toggle between growth and safety.
NutHow it works
Each day, compare AGG (a broad U.S. bond fund) to its 200‑day average price (the average of about the last 9 months). If AGG is above that average, hold QQQ (big tech‑heavy U.S. stocks). If not, hold BIL (short‑term U.S. Treasury bills, a cash‑like parking spot).
CheckmarkValue prop
Macro-timed strategy: when AGG signals uptrend, 100% QQQ; else 100% BIL. Out-of-sample: ~26.6% annualized return, Calmar ~7.27, max drawdown ~3.66%, Sharpe ~1.16—delivering stronger risk-adjusted upside vs the S&P 500.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.10.70.570.75
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
600.58%10.74%4.34%11.4%0.62
Trading tech equities (QQQ) based on bond signals (AGG)
2,615.04%18.89%2.93%14.98%1.03
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$271,504.27
Regulatory Fees
$242.81
Total Slippage
$2,178.03
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jun 26, 2026
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following,timing,risk-on/risk-off,etf,technical analysis,momentum,us equities,us bonds,treasury bills,macro-sensitive
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 3 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
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 toBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 26.61%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 3.66%. 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.