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Broke as a Joke (Recession Plays)
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Rules-based, recession-aware playbook. Uses a 200-day trend and RSI to switch between major US stock funds, long Treasuries, leveraged tech bounce trades, or a defensive mix of staples and short-term bonds.
NutHow it works
Trend check: Is the S&P above its 200‑day average (the last ~10 months of prices)? • Yes: own big US stocks. If strength is high (60‑day RSI > 60; RSI is a 0–100 hot/cold gauge), hold 55% long‑term Treasuries and 45% in major index funds. Else, split across S&P, Nasdaq, and Dow. • No: if the Nasdaq is very oversold (10‑day RSI < 31), buy a short‑term bounce via 2x tech/Nasdaq funds; else, split between a defensive basket of consumer‑staple and healthcare companies and a short‑term bond fund.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, the strategy delivers higher long-run gains than the S&P 500 (25.1% vs 23.2%) with a strong risk-adjusted profile (Calmar ~1.31) using a recession-aware, trend-following framework that captures tech upswings and shifts to defense when needed.

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OOS Start Date
Dec 17, 2022
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend following, momentum, defensive, etfs, equities, bonds, leveraged etfs
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 18 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
Stocks
DIA
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
Stocks
DLTR
Dollar Tree Inc.
Stocks
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Stocks
KO
Coca-Cola Company
Stocks
KR
The Kroger Co.
Stocks
MCD
McDonald's Corporation
Stocks
MNST
Monster Beverage Corporation
Stocks
PEP
PepsiCo, Inc.
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.

"Broke as a Joke (Recession Plays)" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Broke as a Joke (Recession Plays)" is currently allocated toQQQ, SPYandDIA. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Broke as a Joke (Recession Plays)" has returned 23.60%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Broke as a Joke (Recession Plays)" is 19.24%. 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 "Broke as a Joke (Recession Plays)", 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.