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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.
3 days ago


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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