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Symphonies
V3 Beat the Market | Michael B Mod Replace QLD with TQQQ
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About

Times the market with simple trend and “oversold” signals. In uptrends it holds QQQ (big tech). In downtrends it buys TQQQ (3×) only on sharp selloffs; otherwise it toggles between QQQ on short-term strength and SHY bonds for safety.
NutHow it works
Uses SPY (S&P 500) as a market-health gauge via moving averages (short-term vs long-term). If trend is up, hold QQQ (Nasdaq‑100; big tech tilt). If trend is down and QQQ is “washed out” (10‑day RSI, a 0–100 momentum gauge; <30 = oversold), take a rebound bet in TQQQ (3× QQQ). If not oversold: when SPY > its 31‑day average hold QQQ; otherwise sit in SHY (short‑term Treasuries). Rebalanced daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~38.8% annualized return vs SPY ~23%, Calmar ~1.20, Sharpe ~1.30. Strong trend upside with disciplined risk control; drawdowns may exceed SPY, but risk-adjusted gains stay attractive.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.11.020.590.77
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
822.53%14.58%0.09%13.88%0.88
V3 Beat the Market | Michael B Mod Replace QLD with TQQQ
4,203.64%25.92%4.92%24.65%1.13
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$430,363.61
Regulatory Fees
$187.93
Total Slippage
$1,133.63
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Dec 18, 2022
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following, tactical asset allocation, rsi dip-buying, leveraged etfs, nasdaq-100 focus, bond safety, daily rebalancing
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 38.78%. 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.