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XLK vs XLU l May 30 2007
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A daily, momentum-based rotation using XLK as the gauge: extreme short-term signals trade into QLD or QID on XLK RSI; otherwise, long-term XLK weakness vs staples/utilities moves you to BIL (cash) or, if not weak, to QLD. Leveraged exposures magnify risk and return.
NutHow it works
Every day, pick one instrument to hold for the day. If XLK shows very strong recent momentum (10-day RSI > 80), you take a bearish Nasdaq bet via QID (2x inverse QQQ). If XLK shows very weak momentum (10-day RSI < 30), you take a bullish Nasdaq bet via QLD (2x QQQ). If neither extreme is hit, you compare XLK’s longer-term momentum to two other sectors (XLP and XLU) using 126-day RSIs. If XLK is weaker than XLP or XLU on that long horizon, move to cash via BIL to avoid risk. If XLK is not weaker on that horizon, go with QLD (risk-on, tech exposure). The allocation is fully invested in the chosen asset (100% weight). Rebalance frequency is daily, meaning signals are reassessed and positions adjusted every trading day. Leveraged ETFs (QLD, QID) amplify both gains and losses, so performance depends on daily moves and compounding. The result is a tech-driven, momentum-based rotation with a built-in risk-off option when XLK loses relative momentum to staples or utilities over a 126-day window.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~32% annualized return vs ~23% S&P, thanks to a tech-driven momentum rotation. Built-in risk-off when XLK weakens, plus leveraged upside with QLD/QID, though expect higher drawdowns in volatile markets.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.230.870.340.58
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
519.21%10.2%-1.77%0.2%0.59
20,228.06%32.73%0.27%8.52%1.1
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$2,032,805.73
Regulatory Fees
$6,117.49
Total Slippage
$37,085.24
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Dec 29, 2022
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Momentum, leveraged-etfs, sector-rotation, tactical-asset-allocation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 6 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
Stocks
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Stocks
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks
XLU
State Street Utilities 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.

"XLK vs XLU l May 30 2007" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"XLK vs XLU l May 30 2007" is currently allocated toBIL. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "XLK vs XLU l May 30 2007" has returned 31.02%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "XLK vs XLU l May 30 2007" is 22.60%. 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 "XLK vs XLU l May 30 2007", 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.