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Vol Hedge ? 2.0 - Replace TQQQ w/ TECL
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About

Uses a “heat gauge” on QQQ to switch between: 1) a volatility spike hedge (UVXY) when markets look overheated, 2) a high‑octane tech bet (TECL) after a sell‑off, or 3) a calmer mix of bonds, gold, dollar, and dividend stocks.
NutHow it works
Signal: QQQ’s 10‑day RSI (a 0–100 “heat gauge” of recent moves; high=hot, low=washed‑out). If RSI ≥ 80: 100% UVXY (jumps when fear/volatility spikes—bleeds if calm). If RSI ≤ 31: 100% TECL (3× daily tech; used instead of TQQQ for a purer tech bet—very aggressive). Else: 25% each IEI (Treasuries), GLD (gold), UUP (U.S. dollar), SCHD (dividend stocks). Moves only when the signal flips.
CheckmarkValue prop
Edge: RSI heat gauge shifts you into TECL, UVXY, or a defensive mix. Out-of-sample annualized return ≈44% vs ≈22% for the S&P; Calmar ≈1.79—strong, risk-adjusted upside with transparent rules.

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OOS Start Date
Apr 9, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical, momentum, risk-on/risk-off, leveraged etfs, volatility hedge, multi-asset
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 7 assets in total
Ticker
Type
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
IEI
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SCHD
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures 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.

"Vol Hedge ? 2.0 - Replace TQQQ w/ TECL" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Vol Hedge ? 2.0 - Replace TQQQ w/ TECL" is currently allocated toGLD, IEI, UUPandSCHD. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Vol Hedge ? 2.0 - Replace TQQQ w/ TECL" has returned 47.38%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Vol Hedge ? 2.0 - Replace TQQQ w/ TECL" is 24.68%. 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 "Vol Hedge ? 2.0 - Replace TQQQ w/ TECL", 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.