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Symphonies
V4 BWC: QQQ BlackSwanCatcher (2024 Edition)
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Rules-based strategy that rides Nasdaq strength with TQQQ, shifts to defensive mixes when stress appears, and uses UVIX to bet on volatility spikes in extremes. It relies on simple “too hot/too cold,” trend, and bond-vs-stock checks.
NutHow it works
Goal: ride big Nasdaq uptrends, dodge crashes, and sometimes profit from “fear.” It mainly holds TQQQ (3x Nasdaq). - If Nasdaq looks red‑hot (RSI = “too hot” meter) → buy UVIX (fear fund). - If a sudden plunge: on a big bounce it buys UVIX; otherwise it buys oversold tech (TQQQ + SOXL) or rotates into defensives (healthcare, utilities, staples), gold (GLD), US dollar (USDU), and a low‑vol fund (BTAL). - In normal times: if trend is up (price > 25‑day avg) → TQQQ. If not, simple stock‑vs‑bond and bond‑curve checks pick TQQQ or a defensive mix (sometimes the most beaten‑down “safe” assets).
CheckmarkValue prop
Rides Nasdaq strength with TQQQ and regime-driven hedges (UVIX, gold, USD, low-beta) plus defensives. OOS return ~21.1% vs SPY 22.6%; offers broader diversification and exposure to volatility-driven regimes beyond a plain SPY bet.
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Performance
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AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.691.420.240.49
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
56.78%13.03%1.36%5.73%0.77
V4 BWC: QQQ BlackSwanCatcher (2024 Edition)
1,484.57%112.27%-1.63%25.31%1.71
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$158,457.43
Regulatory Fees
$471.01
Total Slippage
$2,829.12
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OOS Start Date
Dec 30, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend/momentum, volatility hedge, risk-on/risk-off, leveraged etfs, sector rotation, bonds/currencies, mean reversion
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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 toTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 21.14%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 48.36%. 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, crypto, and options.