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Broke as a Joke (Recession Plays)
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Rules-based recession playbook: use a long-term trend on SPY, add long Treasuries in strong uptrends, rotate to defensive stocks and short-term bonds in downtrends, and buy sharp tech selloffs with leveraged funds for bounce attempts.
NutHow it works
1) Is SPY (S&P 500) above its 200‑day average? That marks an uptrend. • Uptrend: if SPY’s 60‑day RSI > 60 (RSI = 0–100 gauge of recent buying), hold 55% TLT (long‑term US Treasuries) and 45% split across SPY/QQQ/DIA/VTI; else hold SPY/QQQ/DIA equally. • Downtrend: if QQQ’s 10‑day RSI < 31 (very oversold), buy ROM and QLD (2x tech/QQQ); else split between BSV (short‑term bonds) and a defensive basket: KO, PEP, WMT, COST, YUM, MCD, MNST, KR, DLTR, JNJ.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample annualized return 25.6% vs 23.6% for SPY, with a Calmar ~1.33. A transparent, rules-based rotation that captures rebounds (tech leverage) while hedging downturns—delivering stronger risk-adjusted upside than the S&P 500.

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OOS Start Date
Dec 17, 2022
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend-following, momentum, defensive rotation, barbell (stocks+bonds), leveraged bounce, us equities, treasuries, consumer staples
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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 25.62%. 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.

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