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The Envelope Reversion System for Equity Indices
This system uses a moving average, and creates a small envelope around it, basically a soft upper and lower band.
Dec 1, 2025


Dual-Edge Diversification: Trend Following on Commodities + Mean Reversion on Equity Index Futures
Combining Trend Following and Mean Reversion in a Systematic Trading Portfolio
Nov 7, 2025


Why Two Strategies Are Better Than One: Trend-Following + Mean-Reversion
How combining Trend-Following with Mean-Reversion smooths the equity curve.
Aug 28, 2025


A Mean-Reversion Gold System Using Stochastic Extremes
A surprisingly simple strategy that captures turning points in gold with included dynamic risk management.
Aug 24, 2025


This Simple 2-ETF Strategy Has Outperformed the Nasdaq for 13 Years
A Yearly rebalancing strategy using 2 ETFs, the BTAL and the TQQQ.
May 6, 2025


Avoid Backtesting Mistakes and Become a Profitable Trader
Nearly 80% of new algorithmic traders fail within the first year. You spend months building a seemingly perfect system, only to watch it tank in live trading. The culprit? Flawed backtesting. It's easy to create a mirage of profitability if you ignore slippage, commissions, or overfit your parameters. Properly testing means using robust data, accounting for costs, and stress-testing for black swan events. Embrace the discipline of Robust Backtesting, and you'll thrive in the
Apr 11, 2025


What is the SOFR Rate, and How is it Calculated?
SOFR is a transparent, transaction-based rate replacing LIBOR, backed by US Treasury repo data for greater reliability.
Mar 10, 2025


Best Relative Volatility Index (RVI) Trading Strategies
Explore RVI: a useful tool for measuring market volatility to reveal trends, reversals & breakout opportunities.
Feb 1, 2025


Top 5 Algorithmic Trading Strategies for Beginners in 2025
5 beginner algo strategies for 2025: MACD Cross, Turnaround Tuesday, 10-day momentum, MACD Hook on Gold, T-note trend.
Jan 17, 2025
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