Frequently Asked Questions
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General Questions
What is Trading System Club?
Trading System Club is a cloud-based algorithmic trading platform that allows traders to automate their trades through the use of advanced and customizable algorithms. The platform offers a variety of tools designed to facilitate trading in the financial markets, ensuring efficient execution and rigorous risk control. Additionally, the system integrates with your broker, allowing for real-time trade management from the convenience of a digital environment.
Do I need prior trading experience to use Trading System Club?
You don't need to be a trading expert to use the platform. Trading System Club is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly for both beginners and advanced traders. We offer pre-configured algorithms that you can use directly, but you can also customize them according to your needs if you have more experience. The control panel makes it easy to configure strategies, control risk, and monitor your operations, allowing for a simple learning curve.
Is Trading System Club an investment advisor?
No, Trading System Club is not an investment advisor. Our platform offers tools and algorithms that traders can configure and use to execute automated operations, but we do not provide investment recommendations. All control and responsibility for trading decisions remain with the user. It is essential that you are clear about your investment goals and the level of risk you are willing to assume when using the platform.
Who is Trading System Club designed for?
Trading System Club is primarily aimed at professional traders and investors who want to complement and diversify their operations with algorithmic trading strategies. Our focus is on providing serious, well-founded strategies that use authentic market drivers to predict future price movements. If you already have experience in financial markets and are looking for an advanced tool to improve your results, Trading System Club is ideal for you. You don't need to worry about regulatory compliance, as that is handled by the broker you operate with. This makes Trading System Club a perfect solution for those who want to incorporate advanced technology into their operations without the need for additional verification processes on our part.
Trading Operations
How do I customize the algorithms?
Customizing algorithms is very simple. From the control panel, you can adjust key parameters such as position size, loss limits (stop-loss), and activation signals based on expected market volatility. You can also choose specific strategies, such as mean reversion or low volatility algorithms, which adapt to changing market conditions. This gives you complete control over the software's behavior, adjusting it according to your trading objectives and risk profile.
What types of strategies do the algorithms use?
Our algorithms cover a wide range of trading strategies, with special focus on mean reversion strategies, which provide a smooth and consistent profit curve. We also have algorithms specialized in low volatility environments, which allow you to capture opportunities when the market is less active. Additionally, all strategies are designed to be atomic, which means we don't use averages or martingales, ensuring that profits come from real market advantages.
How long do operations last and how do commissions affect them?
Operations performed by Trading System Club algorithms are swing trading, which means they typically last between 2 and 6 days. This strategy allows you to take advantage of broader market movements, resulting in calm and steady trading. When operating with longer intervals, daily market fluctuations don't affect as much, reducing the need to constantly monitor open positions. Thanks to the nature of these operations, trading commissions have minimal impact. By keeping operations open for several days, commissions represent a negligible scratch compared to the average profit per operation, maximizing your net profitability. This makes trading with Trading System Club efficient and profitable, even when operating products with standard market commissions.
Can I stop operations at any time?
Yes, you can stop operations at any time thanks to our emergency "Red Button". By activating it, you can disconnect the software from the broker and close all open positions. This button provides an additional level of security, allowing you to take full control in situations of extreme volatility or when you prefer to temporarily stop trading. You can also make changes to your broker account, such as changing the password, which will automatically stop the software's operation.
Can I access my trading account in real-time from my broker's application?
Yes, you will always have real-time access to your trading account from your broker's application. Although Trading System Club automates operations through algorithms, you can view and monitor your positions, balances, and movements directly from your broker's platform. This allows you to have full control and review your operations at any time without interfering with automated execution. Additionally, you will receive notifications about the operations performed so that you are always informed about the status of your account.
Risk Management
How are risks managed in Trading System Club?
Trading System Club's Risk Manager is an advanced tool that continuously monitors the behavior of algorithms based on their performance. If an algorithm begins to behave inefficiently or shows unusual risks, the Risk Manager can automatically deactivate that algorithm to protect your capital. Additionally, all algorithms have built-in stop-losses, which ensures that your losses are always limited, and positions are sized according to expected future volatility.
What happens if a MARGIN CALL occurs?
If your account reaches a MARGIN CALL due to excessive use of available balance or changes in the broker's margin requirements, the Trading System Club system or the broker itself may automatically close some positions to protect you. Additionally, the Risk Manager can deactivate high-risk strategies before you reach this situation, and the broker usually gives between 15 and 30 minutes to resolve any margin call. It is important that you adjust the risk of the algorithms appropriately to avoid this situation.
Why is it important to trade in regulated markets?
Trading in regulated markets is crucial to ensure transparency, liquidity, and security in your operations. Unlike products outside regulated markets, where hidden costs and additional risks may exist, regulated markets offer the maximum guarantee that all transactions are supervised by competent bodies. This means you will always have access to fair and clear prices, as well as the best conditions in terms of execution and investor protection. At Trading System Club, we focus on providing an environment where operations are clean and safe, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries and ensuring that your capital is protected. Trading in regulated markets also means that you can benefit from the highest possible liquidity, which reduces risks and improves the efficiency of each operation.
How does Trading System Club maximize my profits by reducing costs?
Our goal at Trading System Club is to optimize your trading operations by eliminating all unnecessary costs that may affect the performance of your operations. This includes avoiding products with hidden costs, such as CFDs, which often have additional commissions and swaps. By trading directly in regulated markets, we drastically reduce intermediation costs and ensure that all operations are carried out under the best market conditions. Additionally, our algorithmic trading strategies are designed to optimize each operation, seeking the highest efficiency in terms of time and execution. This means lower operational costs and more capital available for generating profitability. With this approach, we seek to optimize your trading performance by removing any barrier that may limit your operations.
Account Management
Which brokers is Trading System Club compatible with?
Trading System Club is compatible with a wide variety of international brokers. You can easily connect your broker account to the platform and start trading immediately. It's important that your broker offers access to real-time prices and has the financial products you want to trade. It's also important to make sure your account has sufficient operating margin to execute trading strategies without interruption.
How much capital do I need to start?
The contract establishes a minimum required balance in your broker account to operate efficiently with the algorithms. This balance ensures that strategies can be executed without additional risks and that the system maintains adequate control over open positions. If the balance falls below this minimum, some strategies may be deactivated until capital is replenished. It is important to keep your account well-funded so that algorithms can operate optimally.
Why do I need to create a secondary user (API user) for order routing?
To ensure that operations are executed automatically and without interference, it is necessary to set up a secondary user in your broker, which we will call API user. This user will be exclusively dedicated to automated order routing, allowing Trading System Club algorithms to operate smoothly without affecting your main accesses. This step is important to maintain security and full control of your main account, while the software manages operations through the API user. We assist you throughout the process of creating this user to make it simple and quick.
Why doesn't Trading System Club require KYC or data on assets, risks, or knowledge?
At Trading System Club, we don't need to conduct a KYC (Know Your Customer) process or collect information about your assets, risks, or financial knowledge because that responsibility falls directly on the broker you choose to operate with. The broker is the one who handles compliance with regulatory standards, including anti-money laundering laws and verification of the customer's suitability to operate in financial markets. Our service is specifically designed for professional traders and investors who already have experience and are looking to complement their operations with advanced algorithmic strategies. Trading System Club focuses on providing well-studied strategies based on authentic market drivers, without getting involved in the regulatory verification process, as this is the responsibility of the broker.
Who handles regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering?
The broker you choose to operate with is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and implementing anti-money laundering (AML) policies. This includes conducting KYC processes, verifying your identity, ensuring you have the knowledge and capacity to operate in the markets, and assessing your risk profile. Trading System Club does not interfere in these processes as our role is to offer you an algorithmic trading tool to complement your strategies. By working with your broker, you ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, while we take care of providing you with the best technological tools for your trading operations.
Products & Markets
Can I trade American ETFs and how do I become a MIFID II Professional?
Trading System Club gives you the possibility to trade American ETFs, products that offer excellent trading opportunities. However, due to European regulations, it is necessary for you to have the MIFID II Professional category to access these products. We are specialists in regulatory compliance, and we assist you throughout the process so that you can obtain this status. By becoming a MIFID II Professional, you will be able to access greater leverage and a complete catalog of financial products, including American ETFs that are restricted for retail traders in Europe. Our team will guide you step by step so that you meet the necessary requirements and benefit from all the advantages of this category.
Why can't I trade CFDs in Trading System Club?
At Trading System Club, we have decided not to include CFDs (Contracts for Difference) in our strategies for several key reasons. CFDs, although popular, are products that often carry hidden costs and are designed as derivatives of other derivatives, which introduces unnecessary complexity and additional risks for traders. Additionally, swaps (financing costs for holding positions overnight) are a frequent cost in CFDs, which can erode profits over time. Our approach is to trade only in regulated markets, where you get maximum liquidity and guarantees. This ensures that all operations are executed with complete transparency, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries and reducing operating costs to a minimum. By avoiding products like CFDs, we ensure that your operations are carried out in controlled and stable environments, maximizing your net profits and protecting you from unpleasant surprises.
What happens if I can't trade some products like ETFs?
Although some brokers may limit access to certain products, such as American ETFs, at Trading System Club we have developed strategies that have their counterpart using futures or Blue Chip stocks. This means that even if you cannot trade a specific ETF, you will be able to easily adapt the software to equivalent products that fit the operational capabilities of your account. Our strategies are flexible and allow you to configure them according to the assets available in your broker, ensuring that you always have access to investment opportunities, regardless of the limitations you may have with certain financial products.
Can I adapt Trading System Club to the account I have with my broker?
Yes, absolutely. Trading System Club is designed to be completely adaptable to the operational capabilities of the account you have with your broker. If your broker doesn't offer certain products like ETFs, you can configure the software to operate with futures, Blue Chip stocks, or other available products that offer similar strategies. Our customization system allows you to select the appropriate assets for your profile, ensuring that each strategy fits perfectly with what you have available in your account. With this flexibility, you will always be able to take full advantage of trading opportunities, regardless of the restrictions your broker may have.
Strategies & Portfolio Management
How do strategies and portfolios work in Trading System Club?
In Trading System Club, our strategies are organized into portfolios and sub-portfolios, allowing you to manage and diversify your operations efficiently. Each sub-portfolio acts as an independent strategy, with its own set of rules and assets. The platform offers a detailed profile for each sub-portfolio, similar to an investment fund brochure, designed specifically for professional traders. These profiles include key information about historical performance, associated risk, and the assets on which the strategy is based, allowing you to make informed decisions when selecting or adjusting your portfolios.
What is the portfolio calibrator (Automated Allocator) and how does it optimize my investments?
The portfolio calibrator, also known as Automated Allocator, is an advanced tool that automatically adjusts your strategies to reach the efficient frontier. This means it analyzes volatility, expected return, and maximum configured risk for each strategy, portfolio, and sub-portfolio, and adjusts capital allocations optimally. This calibration process is performed automatically once a month, taking into account both historical and most recent market behavior. In this way, the Automated Allocator efficiently distributes capital among sub-portfolios, minimizing risks and maximizing the use of available capital, ensuring that you always operate optimally and with the greatest potential for return.
How is automatic portfolio calibration performed?
Automatic portfolio calibration is carried out once a month, adjusting strategies and capital allocations according to current market conditions. The Automated Allocator reviews the performance of each sub-portfolio, comparing its historical behavior with the most recent data, and adjusts allocations to ensure it remains at its efficient frontier. This process optimizes the balance between risk and return, ensuring that capital is distributed in a hyper-efficient manner. The system adjusts each strategy to maximize profits and reduce risk, aligning allocations with the risk profile configured by the user, whether at the strategy, portfolio, or sub-portfolio level.
How is capital allocated to each sub-portfolio?
The Automated Allocator is responsible for efficiently allocating capital to each sub-portfolio, based on a comprehensive analysis of volatility, expected return, and maximum configured risk. This process ensures that available capital is used in the most effective way possible, focusing on strategies that offer the best balance between risk and return. Capital allocation also takes into account recent market behavior, which ensures that each sub-portfolio is adjusted for current conditions. In this way, risks are minimized and performance is maximized, without the need for manual intervention by the user.
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