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Daily trend switch: own QQQ in uptrends; otherwise choose PSQ (inverse QQQ) or SHY (short‑term Treasuries) by recent strength (RSI). Concentrated, tech‑tilted when risk‑on; defensive or short when risk‑off.
NutHow it works
Each day it checks simple trends. If SPY (S&P 500 fund) is above its 200‑day average price (average of last 200 days), it owns QQQ (big‑tech fund). If not, but QQQ is above its 20‑day average, it still owns QQQ. Otherwise it picks PSQ (moves opposite QQQ) or SHY (short‑term Treasuries) using 10‑day RSI—a 0–100 recent‑strength score. One holding at a time; rebalanced daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
Trend-following, single-holding strategy: QQQ in uptrends; PSQ/SHY in risk-off. OOS: ~11.66% annualized return, low beta (~0.06), solid risk metrics (Calmar ~0.56, Sharpe ~0.65) vs SPY—growth with built-in hedges.

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OOS Start Date
Feb 25, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend following, momentum, tactical asset allocation, daily rebalance, inverse etf, concentrated, tech-heavy, risk on/risk off
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
State Street 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 6.97%. 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.

To invest in "trend trader sample algo", 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.