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V3 Beat the Market | Michael B Mod Replace QLD with TQQQ
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A daily, signal-driven strategy that mostly follows QQQ momentum, uses a levered Nasdaq play (TQQQ) during oversold conditions, and falls back to cash or SHY to limit drawdown; replaces QLD with TQQQ for higher leverage in selected setups.
NutHow it works
Step 1: Start with cash as the default position (100%). Step 2: Check if QQQ (Nasdaq-100 ETF) shows stronger short-term momentum than the broad market proxy (SPY) using a short-term vs long-term moving average test. If QQQ looks stronger, stay in or move into QQQ. Step 3: If QQQ does not show enough momentum versus SPY, scan for an oversold setup on a levered Nasdaq play: if QQQ’s momentum/RSI tests indicate oversold conditions, switch to a levered Nasdaq vehicle (TQQQ) to attempt a sharper rebound. Step 4: If the oversold levered condition isn’t met, re-check another price comparison (e.g., QQQ price relative to SPY) and, if still unfavorable, move to SHY (short-term Treasuries) to preserve capital. Step 5: After any switch, the portfolio is rebalanced daily so positions reflect the latest signals. Step 6: The design replaces a prior QLD-based approach with TQQQ to introduce higher leverage in oversold scenarios, aiming for higher upside while using cash/SHY as a risk-control layer. Overall, the logic is: favor QQQ when it’s leading, use TQQQ on strong oversold opportunities, and default to cash/SHY when signals are unclear or negative. Note: this is a historical backtest framework and real-world results can differ, particularly given the effects of compounding on leveraged ETFs and market regime changes.
CheckmarkValue prop
Momentum-driven Nasdaq strategy: ride QQQ leadership, switch to 3x TQQQ on oversold signals, with cash/SHY risk guards. Out-of-sample: ~37% annualized return vs S&P ~23%, plus solid risk-adjusted metrics and disciplined downside controls.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.11.010.590.77
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
724.74%14.04%-2.02%-1.16%0.85
3,382.81%24.74%-0.15%-1.73%1.09
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$348,281.13
Regulatory Fees
$225.57
Total Slippage
$1,133.32
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Dec 18, 2022
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Quantitative, momentum, tactical allocation, leveraged etf usage, risk management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 4 assets in total
Ticker
Type
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
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.

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 33.48%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 32.43%. 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.