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Symphonies
V3 Beat the Market + Two Sorts(©K) 69 | 34 | 2012
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Daily, trend-first strategy. When the S&P 500 uptrend is strong, hold the two strongest index ETFs (often leveraged). If only mildly positive, hold one lower-volatility index ETF. If weak, hold one defensive ETF. Special case: buy TQQQ if tech is very oversold.
NutHow it works
It checks if the U.S. stock market is trending up using two S&P 500 funds (SPY and VOO). If the long-term trend and recent gains look solid, it buys the two strongest index ETFs (often tech-heavy) and splits money 50/50. If only the short-term trend is up, it buys just one, picking the least bumpy. If things look weak, it moves to a single defensive ETF (bonds or defensive sectors). A special rule buys a tech fund (TQQQ) if tech is very oversold.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample stats show this adaptive, trend-first strategy yields better risk-adjusted returns and smaller drawdowns than the S&P 500 by rotating between leveraged growth and defensive plays with built-in risk controls.
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www.composer.trade
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.281.310.470.68
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
243.14%14.87%5.16%1.72%0.84
V3 Beat the Market + Two Sorts(©K) 69 | 34 | 2012
4,077.08%52.15%17.33%31.98%1.35
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$417,707.60
Regulatory Fees
$2,164.07
Total Slippage
$13,015.62
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Apr 16, 2026
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following,momentum,mean-reversion,leveraged etfs,risk-on/risk-off,tactical allocation,us equities,bonds,defensive sectors
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 19 assets in total
Ticker
Type
ANGL
VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
LQD
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPAB
State Street SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 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.

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

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

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 1907.43%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 0.80%. 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.