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V5 Balanced Alpha | 3x Leverage
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A 3x-levered, momentum-driven, ETF-based tactical strategy that alternates between levered bond bets and selective 3x equity bets. It uses RSI and moving-average signals across a suite of bond ETFs (and occasional equity levers) with no fixed rebalance schedule, aiming for higher returns while managing risk through diversified signals.
NutHow it works
What it is: a 3x levered, ETF-based strategy that shifts among bonds and a few high-m leverage equity bets based on momentum and price signals. What it does: scans a basket of bond funds (long and short duration, cash proxies) for signs of strength and weakness, and sometimes adds 3x levered stock bets when the signals look favorable. How it decides: - It uses momentum checks (a momentum gauge and moving-average comparisons) on various bond ETFs (e.g., TMF, TMV, SHV, TLT, IEF, BND) to decide where to put cash. If a bond leg shows strength, more money goes there; if it weakens, money shifts to alternative bond funds or cash proxies. - It also has dedicated modules to switch into 3x equity bets (TQQQ, UPRO, TECL, URTY, UDOW) when price and momentum indicators against a stock market reference (like SPY) align bullishly. - There are multiple layers with rules like “current price > moving average,” “RSI below/above thresholds,” and cross-checks with other funds, all feeding into a final allocation. - The approach does not rebalance on a fixed schedule; it only shifts when signals cross certain thresholds, and there is a small tolerance to avoid frequent churn. - The practical effect is a high-risk but potentially higher-return strategy that tilts toward leveraged bond bets when bonds are in uptrends and adds leveraged equity bets when equities show strong momentum. Risk note: leverage magnifies both gains and losses, and the strategy’s complexity means it requires careful monitoring and understanding of how these signals behave in different market regimes.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample annualized return: ~31% vs SPY ~23%, with Calmar near 1—indicating compelling risk-adjusted upside. The strategy tactically rotates 3x-levered bond bets and selective 3x equity bets to chase trends beyond the S&P 500.
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
Max
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.211.030.540.73
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
707.4%13.92%-1.77%0.2%0.85
21,213.54%39.74%-5.34%-0.21%1.5
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$2,131,354.34
Regulatory Fees
$3,873.82
Total Slippage
$24,502.71
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jan 4, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etfs, tactical asset allocation, bond momentum, equity momentum, multi-asset strategy
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 14 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TBF
ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
TMV
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X 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.

"V5 Balanced Alpha | 3x Leverage" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"V5 Balanced Alpha | 3x Leverage" is currently allocated toUPRO, TMF, TQQQ, URTYandUDOW. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "V5 Balanced Alpha | 3x Leverage" has returned 24.68%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "V5 Balanced Alpha | 3x Leverage" is 31.38%. 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 "V5 Balanced Alpha | 3x Leverage", 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.