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Symphonies
V1a QQQ Since 2010
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About

A daily, rules-based tech strategy that owns QQQ in uptrends, steps into Treasuries when markets get “too hot,” and uses cash, inverse, or leveraged ETFs in choppy/down markets—plus contrarian shorts after extreme spikes, especially in semiconductors.
NutHow it works
What it trades: tech-heavy Nasdaq and semiconductors plus Treasuries. Tickers: QQQ=Nasdaq‑100; QLD=2x long QQQ; QID=−2x short; PSQ=−1x short; SMH=semis; USD=2x semis; SOXS=−3x semis; TLT/IEF/SHV=long/med/very short Treasuries; SPY=S&P 500 guide. Each day it checks trend (price vs 200‑day average) and a heat meter (RSI, 0–100: hot≈>80, cold≈<30). In uptrends it mostly holds QQQ, but if things get too hot it parks in Treasuries. In choppy/down markets it cuts risk, may use cash-like Treasuries or inverse funds; after big drops it can use leverage to play rebounds.
CheckmarkValue prop
High upside with a clear risk-adjusted edge: out-of-sample annualized return 38.2%, Calmar 1.65, Sharpe 1.22, and positive alpha vs the S&P. Slightly larger drawdowns (~23% vs ~19%) are rewarded by bigger rallies and Treasury hedging.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.520.310.030.16
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
581.31%14.54%0.54%-0.34%0.9
V1a QQQ Since 2010
145,866.82%67.46%1.99%-2.52%1.74
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$14,596,681.87
Regulatory Fees
$35,379.95
Total Slippage
$245,815.69
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Dec 10, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend-following + mean-reversion, nasdaq/tech focus, leveraged/inverse etfs, treasuries hedge, daily rebalancing
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 12 assets in total
Ticker
Type
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
Stocks
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond 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.

"V1a QQQ Since 2010" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"V1a QQQ Since 2010" is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "V1a QQQ Since 2010" has returned 34.23%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "V1a QQQ Since 2010" is 23.11%. 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 "V1a QQQ Since 2010", 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.