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Current Regime
Days Active
Hit Rate
Avg Fwd 20d
3-Day ConfirmationCONFIRMED
Inflation Gate (63d)
Q4 Filter ActiveN/A
Growth Signal (SPY 20d)
Inflation Signal (DBC/DBA+GLD 20d)
Gate Signal (DBC+GLD 63d)
Signal SourcesSPY · DBC/DBA · GLD
Transition Outlook · Next Regime Probabilities (20-day window)
Q1 Goldilocks
Q2 Overheating
Q3 Stagflation
Q4 Deflation
Signal Momentum (5-day change)
Historical Pattern
Current regime has been active for days. Historical average: days.
Recommended ETFs — · Live 20d & 5d returns
Short Candidates — · Underperform in this regime
Recent Track Record — Last 5 Trading Days
DateRegimeSPY DayGrowth 20dInflation 20dGate 63dNotes
Regime History · SPY Price + Quadrant Background
Q1 Goldilocks
Q2 Overheating
Q3 Stagflation
Q4 Deflation
Signal Strength · Growth vs Inflation (20d) vs Gate (63d)
Green — Growth (SPY 20d)
Above 0% = growth rising → risk-on. Below 0% = risk-off.
Amber — Inflation (DBC/DBA+GLD 20d)
Above 0% = inflation rising → commodities. Below 0% = bonds/tech.
Blue dashed — Gate (63d)
Above 0% = CPI still elevated → Q4 blocked. Below 0% = gate clear.
Regime = where the two solid lines sit vs zero. Both above → Q2. Green above, amber below → Q1. Both below (gate clear) → Q4. Green below, amber above → Q3.
15-Year Accuracy by Quadrant · Jan 2010–Apr 2026 · 3-day confirmation · Q4 inflation gate · Hybrid DBC/DBA proxy
Configuration Comparison · Hit Rate vs False Signal Rate
Methodology

68 ETFs · Jan 2010–Apr 2026 · 4,082 trading days (~16 years) · 263 confirmed regime changes · 3-day confirmation filter (13–20% false signal rate vs 38% in 5yr test) · Hybrid inflation proxy: DBC→DBA when energy premium >6pp (geopolitical filter) · Q4 gate: requires 63d commodity momentum negative · Captures: taper tantrum, COVID, rate-hike cycle, QE era · Q4 hit rate 50% over 15yr (bonds worked pre-2021)

① Check Current Regime
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Look at the Current Regime card (top left). It shows which quadrant you're in: Q1 Goldilocks, Q2 Overheating, Q3 Stagflation, or Q4 Deflation.
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Check Days Active — how long the regime has persisted. Compare to the historical average shown in the Transition Outlook section.
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Review the 3-Day Confirmation status. Only confirmed regime changes trigger ETF recommendations and alerts.
② Review Transition Outlook
1
Check next regime probabilities. The current regime is highlighted. High probability (>10%) in another quadrant suggests a potential shift.
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Monitor Signal Momentum (5-day changes). Rising/falling arrows show if Growth and Inflation signals are accelerating or decelerating.
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Watch for pattern warnings. If current signals match historical transition patterns, a regime change may be imminent.
③ Act on Recommendations
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Review Recommended ETFs for the current regime. These are the top performers during this quadrant based on 15-year backtest.
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Check Short Candidates — ETFs that typically underperform in this regime. Consider reducing exposure or hedging with these.
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Note the live 20d and 5d returns for each ETF. Compare to historical averages to gauge current performance.
④ Monitor & Track
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Check Recent Track Record (last 5 days) to see regime stability and daily SPY performance in context.
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Subscribe to email alerts for confirmed regime changes (~40 per year). These trigger only when the 3-day confirmation filter is met.
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Use the History tab to review past regime transitions, signal trends, and SPY price movements over time.
Common Questions

Q: Why does the Inflation Gate show positive but the pill says "HIGH"?
The gate is a permission switch, not a trigger. When positive (>0%), it means CPI is still elevated — this blocks Q4 Deflation from activating even if Growth and Inflation signals are both negative. The system holds the previous regime instead. When the gate turns negative, Q4 is permitted (if signals justify it).

Q: What do the transition probabilities mean?
These show the likelihood of being in each regime over the next 20 trading days, based on 16 years of historical transitions. The current regime is highlighted. High probability in another quadrant suggests a potential shift.

Q: When should I act on a regime change?
Only after 3-day confirmation. Raw signals can flip daily due to noise. The 3-day filter reduces false signals from 38% to 13%. Wait for the "CONFIRMED" pill before adjusting positions.

Q: Why aren't IBIT (Bitcoin ETF) recommendations in the main baskets?
IBIT is listed as opportunistic/satellite only in the crypto note. It shows positive average returns in Q1 (+7.2%) and Q3 (+6.4%), but with high volatility (12.5% std dev). Not recommended in Q2 or Q4. Use as a small position if you have high risk tolerance.

Quick Reference — The Four Regimes
Q1 · Goldilocks
Growth ↑ Inflation ↓
Long: Tech, Growth, Small Cap
Short: Energy, EM, Long Bonds
Hit Rate: 62% · Avg: +1.03%
Q2 · Overheating
Growth ↑ Inflation ↑
Long: Commodities, Energy, Cyclicals
Short: Long Bonds, HY, EUR/JPY
Hit Rate: 55% · Avg: +1.46%
Q3 · Stagflation
Growth ↓ Inflation ↑
Long: Gold, Silver, Oil, Energy
Short: Long Bonds, EM Bonds, JPY
Hit Rate: 51% · Avg: +0.36%
Q4 · Deflation
Growth ↓ Inflation ↓
Long: Defensives, Med Bonds
Short: Oil, Commodities, Frontier EM
Hit Rate: 50% · Avg: +0.43%
Requires gate <0% to activate