Automated Trading Software
In today’s demanding markets, software functionality and efficiency could mean the difference between success and failure.
I personally use and recommend the software mentioned below. The strategy development section demonstrates the use of these software.
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Software Summary
StrategyQuant
Automatic strategy generation using genetic algorithms. Comprehensive suite of robustness tests.
14-day FREE trial available.
AlgoWizard
Visual strategy creator with automatic backtests. No programming required.
FREE version available.
QuantAnalyzer
In-depth strategy analysis, Monte Carlo simulations and portfolio building using genetic algorithms.
FREE version available.
QuantDataManager
Download high quality historical data from multiple sources.
FREE version available.
FXVM Virtual Private Server (VPS)
Reliable platform to run your strategies 24/5. Protect yourself from internet and computer failures.
7-day full functionality trial at only USD 0.99.
StrategyQuant
A StrategyQuant license also gives you full access to QuantAnalyzer and AlgoWizard!
StrategyQuant Ultimate includes a Business module to help you publish strategies on the MQL5 Marketplace, giving you yet another source of income.
Strategy Generator
Leverage StrategyQuant’s genetic algorithm to automatically generate profitable strategies.
Visual Strategy Creator
Use the AlgoWizard module to transform your trading idea into an algorithm. No programming knowledge needed!
Fast Backtest Engine
Breeze through out-of-sample testing over multiple markets, timeframes and historical periods.
Walk-forward Optimizer
Verify your strategy’s robustness and ability to adapt to changing market conditions. Detailed guide here!
Monte Carlo Simulator
Estimate worst-case drawdowns through repeated random sampling. Detailed guide here!
Optimization Profile
Create robust strategies by selecting stable parameter values.
Trade Analysis
Identify weaknesses in your strategy using in-depth trade analysis.
Portfolio Composition
Improve risk-adjusted returns by trading a portfolio of automated strategies. Detailed guide here!
Correlation Studies
Diversify your portfolio by analyzing strategy correlations and overlapping trades.
Data Management
Fast downloads of tick and 1-minute historical data for the forex, futures and equity markets.
QuantAnalyzer
Boost your strategy and portfolio performance with QuantAnalyzer’s powerful analysis tools.
In addition to the trade analysis, correlation studies and Monte Carlo simulations mentioned above, QuantAnalyzer boasts the following features:
Portfolio Builder
Use genetic algorithms to optimize your strategy selection. Detailed guide here!
Equity Control
Improve live performance by deactivating underperforming strategies.
Money Management
Experiment with different money management methods without additional programming/backtesting.
What-if Analysis
Simulate different backtest scenarios by changing time filters, date ranges, trading limits and more.
AlgoWizard
AlgoWizard is a visual creator that lets you create trading strategies without any programming knowledge. It is included with StrategyQuant, but also available for purchase separately.
All-in-one Strategy Builder
- Choose from over 50 preloaded indicators and candlestick patterns, or import your own custom indicators
- Full suite of trade management options – stop losses, trailing stops, profit targets, time stops, trade limits etc.
- Preprogrammed money management, including fixed lots, fixed fractional, fixed $ etc.
- Automatic backtests to let you evaluate strategy changes on the fly
- Export to MT4/5, Tradestation or MultiCharts for live trading
QuantDataManager
QuantDataManager is included in all StrategyQuant versions, but also available for purchase separately.
Quality Data for Multiple Asset Classes
- Superfast downloads of 1-minute and tick data for the forex, equity, crypto, CFDs and futures markets
- Clone your data to different timezones to match your broker settings
- Analyze your data on candlestick charts and detect possible spikes/gaps
- Export tick data to MT4/5 and run 99% modelling quality backtests
FXVM VPS
A virtual private server (VPS) provides a reliable platform to run your strategies 24/5.
Low Latency & 100% Uptime Guarantee
- Fully customizable CPU & RAM options to suit your trading needs
- Minimize latency with colocated servers in New York, London and Tokyo
- 24/7 live chat support
- MT4/MT5 automatic startup on every Windows boot
- Easy accessibility via desktop, laptop and phone devices
