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About

An extremely aggressive, rule-based, long/short system that mixes Tesla stock with levered Nasdaq bets, volatility bets, and bond/dollar hedges. It relies on short-term momentum, price vs. moving averages, and strict top/bottom selection to decide when to go long or short, aiming for outsized returns but with substantial risk.
NutHow it works
In plain language: the system keeps cash available and then asks: which asset looks best to bet on right now based on short-term price momentum and recent performance? It can go long (betting prices go up) or go short (betting prices go down), and it will pick the single asset that scores best on recent momentum (or the worst if it’s a short bet), using a mix of signals. It buys a Tesla-like stock when signals suggest strength, and it bets on Nasdaq moves using levered ETFs (like 3x long or inverse funds) depending on the signal. It also uses a set of bond- and dollar-related ETFs to dampen risk or to tilt exposure away from equities when volatility or macro signals look unfriendly. There are nested tests that check very short-term performance (a day or a few days) and longer momentum (several weeks) and then apply rules like “buy the dip, sell the rip.” There is no automatic rebalancing cadence; when a decision is triggered, the system allocates according to the specified weight to the chosen asset(s). The result is a dramatic, opportunistic program that seeks big upside with a willingness to endure sharp drawdowns in exchange for the chance at outsized returns.
CheckmarkValue prop
Offers higher upside than the S&P with a bold long/short mix and adaptive hedges. OOS return ~27.4% vs SPY ~21.8%, but with larger drawdowns (~35%). Best for risk-tolerant investors seeking growth with active risk management.
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6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
Max
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.930.570.030.17
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
511.38%14.56%-2.02%-1.16%0.89
10,968,866.57%139.04%-8.2%-14.99%1.85
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$1,096,896,656.74
Regulatory Fees
$4,627,802.36
Total Slippage
$33,253,814.75
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Dec 9, 2022
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset, long/short, leveraged etfs, momentum, conditional rules
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 15 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
EDV
Vanguard World Funds Extended Duration ETF
Stocks
IEI
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
LQD
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
Stocks
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
Stocks
SPTL
State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
STIP
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF
Stocks
TBF
ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury ETF
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 toQID. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 22.47%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 35.26%. 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.