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Symphonies
Volatility Mid-Term (ZVOL VXZ PULS) + KMLM TQQQ Test (SQQQ TQQQ GLD UVXY PULS)
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About

A rules-based mix that trades volatility and tech. It uses an RSI “hot/cold” read to go long or short VIX via VXZ/UVXY/ZVOL, and toggles between TQQQ, SQQQ, GLD, or cash-like PULS. Goal: profit from swings while using mid-term VIX to temper spikes.
NutHow it works
RSI = a 'hot/cold' meter (0–100). Three sleeves: 1) 35%: If SPY’s RSI is very low (<25), own ZVOL (benefits if volatility calms). If very high (>80), own VXZ (benefits if volatility jumps); otherwise PULS. 2) 15%: If parts of the market look too hot, own VXZ. After a sharp tech drop (~-12%/6d), switch to ZVOL unless there’s an immediate rebound; else PULS. 3) 50%: If QQQ/SPY are very hot, own UVXY (plus some PULS). If oversold or tech beats KMLM, own TQQQ; else split SQQQ and GLD.
CheckmarkValue prop
Volatility-driven, rules-based strategy diversifies the S&P 500 with mid-term VIX exposure and tactical tilts. Seeks to dampen spikes and capture volatility rebounds for risk-tolerant investors. Note: OOS performance was negative.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.641.060.340.58
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
87.86%22.12%1.36%13.5%1.4
Volatility Mid-Term (ZVOL VXZ PULS) + KMLM TQQQ Test (SQQQ TQQQ GLD UVXY PULS)
1,230.01%127.11%-0.92%17.76%3.13
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$133,001.27
Regulatory Fees
$253.76
Total Slippage
$1,806.48
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
May 8, 2026
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Volatility trading, mean reversion, tactical allocation, leveraged etfs, vix etps, trend following, risk-on/risk-off
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 12 assets in total
Ticker
Type
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
PULS
PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
SVXY
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VXZ
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures ETN
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR 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 toPULS, TQQQandZVOL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned -17.52%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 12.35%. 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.