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Rules-based switch that rides tech uptrends (QQQ/TQQQ), buys oversold bounces (SOXL), and moves to a diversified “Safety Town” basket (gold, dollar, short Treasuries, staples, managed futures, VIX ETFs) when volatility spikes or bond signals turn cautious.
NutHow it works
It flips between offense, bounce, and defense. Offense: If the Nasdaq (QQQ) is above its ~1‑month average (25‑day moving average) and stocks beat bonds, it holds QQQ or its 3× version (TQQQ). Bounce: After sharp drops, if a 0–100 “heat” score (10‑day RSI) says QQQ is cold, it buys semis (SOXL) for a rebound. Defense: If losses or yield‑curve/bond warnings appear, it rotates into a “Safety Town” mix (gold, dollar, short Treasuries, staples, managed futures) and volatility ETFs (UVXY/VIXM/SVXY), chosen by short‑term readings.
CheckmarkValue prop
A dynamic, rules-driven strategy that seeks tech upside (QQQ/TQQQ) and oversold bounces (SOXL) while defensive ballast protects in volatility. Out-of-sample returns ~41% vs S&P ~24%, with solid risk controls (Calmar ~0.95).

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OOS Start Date
May 4, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend-following, mean reversion, volatility hedging, risk-on/risk-off, leveraged etfs
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 20 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
DBMF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares
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.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 45.64%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 42.77%. 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.