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Vol Hedge ? 2.0
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About

Switches between a crash hedge (UVXY), an aggressive tech rebound bet (TQQQ), and a calm, diversified mix (IEI/GLD/UUP/SCHD) based on how “hot” or “cold” recent Nasdaq‑100 moves are, using a simple 10‑day 0–100 speedometer.
NutHow it works
It watches how “hot” or “cold” the Nasdaq‑100 (QQQ) has been over ~2 weeks using a 0–100 speedometer (RSI). If very hot (≥80), it bets on a volatility spike (UVXY). If very cold (≤31), it bets on a rebound with 3× tech (TQQQ). Otherwise it splits evenly into Treasuries (IEI), gold (GLD), the U.S. dollar (UUP), and dividend stocks (SCHD). Both UVXY and TQQQ are very volatile. It only shifts when the reading crosses these lines.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: about 39% annualized return vs S&P ~22%, with solid risk control (Calmar 1.63, Sharpe ~1.29). Regime-switching hedge (UVXY), rebound opportunity (TQQQ), and diversified ballast for steadier growth.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.410.50.070.26
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
625.62%14.83%-0.15%0.4%0.91
Vol Hedge ? 2.0
51,824.29%54.68%7.03%15.07%1.51
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$5,192,428.56
Regulatory Fees
$5,851.51
Total Slippage
$36,823.55
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Apr 7, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, rsi timing, volatility hedge, leveraged etfs, regime switching, defensive rotation
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
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
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" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Vol Hedge ? 2.0" 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" has returned 40.97%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Vol Hedge ? 2.0" is 23.87%. 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", 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.