Question 1

What is SystemTrader?

Accepted Answer

SystemTrader is a comprehensive platform for systematic equity traders. We provide four main offerings: Systematic Trading Strategies (live strategies with transparent signals including Gemini, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Taurus, and Scorpio), a Research Library (40 academic-backed strategies with full documentation), Trading Tools (6 real-time market analysis tools), and Economic Data (40+ FRED indicators with S&P 500 overlay charts).

Question 2

Is SystemTrader free?

Accepted Answer

Most of SystemTrader is free — research library, trading tools, market breadth, economic data, and strategy methodologies are all available at no cost. Live strategy portfolios, signals, and momentum scanners require a SystemTrader Pro subscription ($99/month). This includes real-time access to our Gemini, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, and Taurus strategies with daily trade signals. Scorpio (ETF rotation) is completely free.

Question 3

What makes your approach different?

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We focus on systematic, rules-based trading backed by academic research. Our approach features an academic foundation with strategies grounded in peer-reviewed research, full transparency with complete rules, math, and methodology explained, published signals with live strategy positions updated daily, and supporting tools for market analysis and economic data to inform decisions.

Question 4

How do I follow the signals?

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Each strategy shows its current portfolio and any position changes. You can check the portfolio page to see current holdings and the trades page for recent activity. The strategy publishes all position changes transparently. Note: We provide signals for educational purposes. You are responsible for your own trading decisions and should consider transaction costs, taxes, and your personal situation.

Question 5

What is Gemini?

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Gemini is our systematic momentum strategy. It uses a 7-factor momentum scoring system to identify the strongest stocks from an 85-stock universe. The strategy holds the top 10 qualifying stocks with equal-weight allocation across all positions.

Question 6

What is Mars?

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Mars is our sector rotation strategy. It dynamically filters ~5,600 stocks by price and volume, groups them into 30 sectors, ranks sectors by momentum, and invests in the top 2 stocks from the top 3 sectors (6 positions total). The portfolio rebalances daily.

Question 7

What is Saturn?

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Saturn is our short-selling strategy targeting weak-momentum stocks. It shorts the 5 weakest stocks by composite weakness score (momentum, efficiency, EMA distance, relative strength) from an easy-to-borrow universe. The strategy uses equal-weight allocation across all 5 short positions.

Question 8

What is Taurus?

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Taurus is our bearish structure short-selling strategy. It identifies the 3 stocks with the most bearish price patterns using bar-level analysis (bear bar ratio, big up-move ratio, new low count) over an 80-day lookback window. It targets easy-to-borrow stocks priced $44–$220.

Question 9

What is Scorpio?

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Scorpio is our free ETF rotation strategy. It scores 19 sector and commodity ETFs daily using a 2-factor trend quality system (R² + MA alignment) and holds the top 2 in equal-weight positions. Unlike our other strategies, Scorpio is completely free — no subscription required.

Question 10

Are more strategies coming?

Accepted Answer

We currently have six live strategies: Gemini and Mars (long stocks), Saturn and Taurus (short stocks), Mercury (leveraged ETF regime strategy), and Scorpio (long ETF rotation, free). We are developing additional systematic strategies. Each will have a different approach to the market while maintaining our commitment to transparency and rules-based methodology.

Question 11

What is the Research Library?

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Our Research Library documents 40 academic-backed trading strategies across three categories: Stocks (11 strategies including momentum, value, low volatility, pairs trading, and more), Options (24 strategies including spreads, straddles, iron condors, butterflies, and more), and ETFs (5 strategies including sector rotation, trend following, mean reversion). Each strategy includes academic references, mathematics, implementation guides, and risk documentation.

Question 12

Where do the strategies come from?

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All strategies are based on published academic research. We document what researchers have discovered and validated in peer-reviewed journals like the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies. Every strategy page cites the original papers with links to free PDFs when available.

Question 13

What trading tools do you offer?

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We provide 6 real-time market analysis tools: Market Heatmap (visual market overview by sector and market cap), Momentum Scanner (RSI, MACD, and trend analysis for 7000+ stocks), Market Breadth (A-D Line, New Highs/Lows, RSI breadth indicators), Sector Performance (hot sectors with rotation analysis), Stock Returns (multi-period returns from 1M to 5Y for all stocks), and Unusual Volume (daily volume spike scanner).

Question 14

What economic data do you provide?

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We provide interactive charts for 40+ economic indicators sourced from FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data). Each chart includes an S&P 500 overlay so you can see how economic releases correlate with market action. Categories include: Labor Market, Inflation, Growth, Consumer, Housing, Rates, and Financial conditions.

Question 15

How often is the data updated?

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Economic indicator data is updated daily when new releases are available. The release calendar shows upcoming publication dates for all indicators. SPY price data is updated daily after market close.

Question 16

Are these strategies guaranteed to make money?

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No. No trading strategy is guaranteed to be profitable. While our strategies are based on academically-validated factors, there are significant risks: past performance does not guarantee future results, factors can underperform for extended periods, market conditions change potentially eroding historical premiums, and implementation costs can significantly reduce returns.

Question 17

Is this investment advice?

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No. SystemTrader is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this platform constitutes investment advice, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. You should conduct your own research and consult with qualified financial advisors before making any investment decisions.

Question 18

Why should I create an account?

Accepted Answer

Creating an account gives you access to subscribe to SystemTrader Pro, which includes the live Gemini, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, and Taurus portfolios, stock signals, and momentum scanner. Scorpio (ETF rotation) is free for everyone. A free account also lets you explore all of our research content and trading tools.

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