Neo Pops SCHD
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A rules-based, momentum-driven strategy anchored to SCHD that toggles between leveraged tech bets, volatility hedges, and bonds based on RSI/mean-reversion signals, with trigger-based rebalancing and a dividend core.
Neo Pops SCHD is a rules-based allocation system. It watches momentum/volatility signals (primarily RSI on QQQ with 10-, 20-, and 30-day lookbacks) and then chooses among several asset groups. If momentum is strong, it leans into higher-risk, leveraged tech bets (TECL, TQQQ, SPXL) and volatility-related assets (UVXY, TECS) or a related tech tilt. If momentum is weak or risk rises, it shifts toward hedges (TECS/UVXY) and short- or intermediate-duration bonds (BIL, IEF) or reverts to SCHD as a safe core. There are multiple nested decision blocks labeled by group names (e.g., 321 Pop, QQQ Double Pop Bot, Bond Signals) that each propose a full allocation to a specific sleeve when their conditions fire. The system does not rebalance on a fixed schedule; it recalibrates only when a trigger fires, using a small corridor (0.1) to prevent excessive changes. Core idea: combine a dividend-focused anchor with tactical, signal-driven bets and hedging to adapt to market conditions while limiting churn and risk exposure.
Dynamic, dividend-core strategy using RSI-driven tilts into leveraged tech and hedges. Out-of-sample annualized return ~53% vs S&P ~23%; Calmar ~1.66. Higher upside with risk controls and hedging.
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OOS Start Date
Jan 9, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Quantitative, tactical allocation, leveraged etfs, dividend core, volatility hedging, bond exposure
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 17 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SCHD
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
TECS
Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3x ETF
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks