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V1a TQQQ or Not - BTAL & PSQ Variant
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About

Daily switches among turbo‑Nasdaq (TQQQ), an anti‑Nasdaq hedge (PSQ), or a defensive market‑neutral fund (BTAL). Buys TQQQ in uptrends or deep selloffs, uses BTAL in choppy/weak markets, and PSQ when Nasdaq looks overheated or whipsaw‑prone.
NutHow it works
Each day it picks 1 fund: TQQQ (triple‑speed Nasdaq), PSQ (moves opposite Nasdaq), or BTAL (defensive: favors steadier stocks vs volatile ones). If Nasdaq is overheated or whipsawing, it hedges with PSQ. After big drops, if very oversold or bonds are calm, it buys TQQQ. Otherwise: in uptrends it buys TQQQ; in choppy/weak markets it often uses BTAL, using simple stock/bond strength gauges to choose.
CheckmarkValue prop
Dynamic, regime-based Nasdaq strategy with PSQ/BTAL hedges and daily rotations. A diversified, crash-resistant complement to a core S&P 500 holding, offering upside in uptrends while providing risk mitigation in downturns.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.561.060.180.43
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
653.72%15.01%-0.15%0.4%0.91
V1a TQQQ or Not - BTAL & PSQ Variant
978,900.96%88.96%6.35%-10.42%1.73
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$97,900,096.25
Regulatory Fees
$335,220.08
Total Slippage
$2,390,548.61
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OOS Start Date
Dec 9, 2023
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, market timing, trend following, mean reversion, crash protection, leveraged etfs, market neutral, nasdaq 100
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 9 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (based on the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index; symbol AXTWEN)
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
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 TQQQ or Not - BTAL & PSQ Variant" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"V1a TQQQ or Not - BTAL & PSQ Variant" is currently allocated toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "V1a TQQQ or Not - BTAL & PSQ Variant" has returned 12.19%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "V1a TQQQ or Not - BTAL & PSQ Variant" is 32.74%. 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 TQQQ or Not - BTAL & PSQ Variant", 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.