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V1a QQQ Since 2010
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A daily, rules-based, Nasdaq-focused strategy that moves between QQQ/SPY exposure and hedges (inverse/leveraged QQQ, semiconductor bear, and bond ETFs) using RSI, moving averages, and momentum signals to navigate uptrends and bear markets while incorporating a 2008-style protection regime.
NutHow it works
- Every trading day, evaluate a large set of rules that look at momentum, price direction, and recent performance for several assets. - If Nasdaq-related momentum and price signals look healthy, you’ll tilt toward Nasdaq exposure (e.g., QQQ). - If momentum signals weaken or the market shows signs of risk, you’ll shift into hedges or less risky assets (e.g., PSQ/QID as inverse QQQ, SOXS for semiconductor downturns, or bond ETFs like TLT/IEF/SHV). - There are dedicated blocks mimicking bear-market behavior (2008 edition) to protect when markets trade sideways with high risk of decline. - Weighting is effectively 100% invested in a single selected asset each day, with the selection driven by the rules. The daily rebalance means you could be in a different asset the next day if conditions change. - The strategy uses the following families of signals: relative strength (RSI), price relative to moving averages, and simple cumulative-return checks, sometimes selecting the top asset within a group (e.g., top RSI-ranked asset). - Assets include Nasdaq-focused ETFs (QQQ), broad market (SPY), bonds (TLT, IEF, SHV), and hedging instruments (PSQ, QID, QLD, SOXS, SMH-related, etc.). - Objective: participate in upside of Nasdaq during favorable regimes while limiting drawdowns during risk-off periods through hedges and bond exposure.
CheckmarkValue prop
Nasdaq-focused, daily-rebalanced strategy blending Nasdaq upside with hedges and 2008-style protection. Targeting ~38% OOS annualized return vs ~23% S&P 500, with strong risk-adjusted results (Calmar ~1.65).

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OOS Start Date
Dec 10, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset, nasdaq-focused, momentum & trend following, risk hedging, daily rebalance
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 ETF
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 32.66%. 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.