We maintain a compact dashboard that scores Growth (G), Inflation (I), and Liquidity (L). Their combinations define regimes that condition expected returns and risk budgets. We do not forecast point outcomes—we set expectations and position-sizing bands for each state.
Each pillar uses a single robust proxy (or compact basket) mapped to −1 / 0 / +1. We prefer stability over precision.
Regime | Bias | What Works | Risk Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Reflation | Moderate–high gross | Quality trend, cyclical beta, positive roll structures | Watch term premia; stagger entries |
Disinflation + Growth | Moderate gross | Duration + equities, carry with hedged tails | Avoid crowding; tighten stops on duration shocks |
Tightening Slowdown | Low gross / low net | Cash/duration, selective RV | Funding stress tripwires; shorten holding periods |
Stagflation | Selective / barbell | Inflation beneficiaries, spreads with tight risk | Correlation caps; explicit stop paths |
Gross exposure scales from ~0.6× → 1.0× as the G/I/L composite improves; net exposure is capped in tightening/slowdown states (|net| ≤ 0.25). Positions are volatility-scaled with drawdown and time stops.
Do regimes predict returns?
They condition return distributions; we still require price verification.
Can states overlap?
Yes—edge cases default to smaller sizes and tighter risk.
Disclaimer: For informational purposes only; not investment advice or a solicitation.