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Symphonies
trend trader sample algo
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About

A daily trend strategy: ride tech (QQQ) when markets or QQQ trend up. If both weaken, switch to either PSQ (bets against QQQ) or SHY (short‑term Treasuries), choosing the one with stronger recent momentum.
NutHow it works
QQQ = Nasdaq‑100 (big tech). SPY = S&P 500. PSQ = inverse QQQ (rises when QQQ falls). SHY = 1–3y U.S. Treasuries. Daily rules: If SPY is above its 200‑day average → 100% QQQ. Else, if QQQ is above its 20‑day average → 100% QQQ. Else, pick PSQ or SHY using a 10‑day strength score, RSI (0–100; higher = more recent upward pressure).
CheckmarkValue prop
Disciplined, rules-based trend strategy that shifts to PSQ/SHY when signals weaken, providing regime-aware diversification to complement the S&P and backed by 328 days of out-of-sample testing for risk control.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.120.280.080.28
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
679.69%11.1%2.19%5.01%0.64
trend trader sample algo
1,353.31%14.71%1.69%3.68%0.8
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$145,331.05
Regulatory Fees
$231.85
Total Slippage
$1,539.29
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OOS Start Date
Feb 25, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following, momentum, tactical allocation, nasdaq 100 focus, inverse etf hedge, treasuries, daily rebalanced
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 4 assets in total
Ticker
Type
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
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.

"trend trader sample algo" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"trend trader sample algo" is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "trend trader sample algo" has returned 10.04%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "trend trader sample algo" is 20.96%. 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.

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