Trading System Club Credo
Our Unbreakable Promise: Forging Excellence in Algorithmic Trading
At Trading System Club, we operate under a set of fundamental principles that guide every decision, every line of code, and every interaction. This credo is our commitment to our clients and to the integrity of financial markets.
I. Capital Protection and Risk Management
1. Our primary mission is the safeguarding and protection of our clients' capital, using all means at our disposal.
2. The design of each of our trading systems is subjected to exhaustive and rigorous development, validation, and testing processes.
3. Any detected system failure will trigger the immediate closure of the affected position. Operating outside a validated system is trading without an edge, and that is unacceptable.
4. To materialize our commitment to responsible trading, our tools impose strict limits: a maximum portfolio loss of no more than 30% and a maximum leverage of 1:2.
5. We encourage and facilitate diversification as a key tool for risk mitigation.
6. We conduct constant monitoring of market conditions to proactively adjust risk parameters when necessary.
7. We educate our clients about the importance of personalized risk management suitable to their profile.
8. Our systems incorporate automatic "circuit breakers" (kill switches) to prevent catastrophic losses.
9. We implement clear and accessible "red button" protocols so clients can take control and stop operations at any time.
10. Robustness against "black swan" events is a central consideration in the design of our algorithms.
II. Integrity, Ethics, and Compliance
11. Our clients' best interests are the beacon that guides all our decisions. We do not tolerate collaboration with unregulated brokers or spread betting entities that operate to the detriment of traders.
12. Although our main activity does not require specific financial regulation, we voluntarily implement numerous and strict regulatory compliance controls, aspiring to the highest industry standards.
13. We operate with complete transparency in our methodologies, fees (if any for additional services), and limitations.
14. We reject any conflict of interest; our tools and systems seek solely the client's benefit.
15. The confidentiality of our clients' data and strategies is sacred and protected with maximum diligence.
16. We actively promote ethical and responsible trading, condemning market manipulation or any unfair practices.
17. We maintain detailed records of all operations and system decisions for complete audit and review.
18. We submit to periodic internal and external reviews to ensure adherence to our own standards.
19. Honesty is non-negotiable: we will never promise guaranteed returns nor minimize the inherent risks of trading.
20. We are committed to the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.
III. Research, Innovation, and Continuous Development
21. Our obligation is to conduct continuous and tireless research to find and validate unexploited statistical advantages in financial markets.
22. We invest significantly in R&D to stay at the forefront of technology and algorithmic trading strategies.
23. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and healthy skepticism toward established market "truths."
24. Our algorithms are dynamic and adapt, after validation, to changing market conditions.
25. We actively explore new asset classes and markets to offer diversified trading tools to our clients.
50. Our ultimate goal is operational excellence and the satisfaction of seeing our clients use our tools in an informed and controlled manner.
27. Each new version of our algorithms undergoes a rigorous process of backtesting, forward testing, and demo account testing before potential implementation.
28. The optimization of our systems is an iterative and perpetual process, always seeking to improve efficiency and robustness.
29. We use advanced data analysis tools, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, in a responsible and validated manner.
30. We meticulously document our research and development processes to ensure replicability and continuous improvement.
IV. Team Excellence and Customer Service
31. Our team only admits accomplished experts in financial markets, with recognized official certifications and deep practical and theoretical knowledge.
32. We encourage continuous training and professional development of each team member.
33. We provide agile, efficient, and knowledgeable technical and customer support.
34. We actively listen to our clients' feedback, considering it an invaluable source for improvement.
35. Communication with our clients is clear, concise, and timely, especially regarding service updates or changes.
36. We offer educational resources to help our clients better understand the markets and our tools.
37. We create an intuitive and powerful user interface that allows effective client control without overwhelming them.
38. Our team shares a genuine passion for financial markets and the desire to empower our clients.
39. We value diversity of thought and experience within our team as an innovation driver.
40. Meritocracy and the pursuit of individual and collective excellence define our internal culture.
V. Trading Philosophy and Community
41. This is a place for Traders who understand what it means to participate in markets with a statistical and methodological advantage. Gambling addiction and irresponsible speculation have no place in our community.
42. We believe in the power of systematic and rule-based trading to overcome human emotional limitations.
43. We understand that there is no "holy grail" in trading; success is based on discipline, risk management, and continuous adaptation.
44. We encourage a long-term vision, recognizing that consistency is more important than spectacular and ephemeral gains.
45. We promote a community of informed and responsible traders.
46. We reject deceptive marketing and promises of quick enrichment. Our focus is on sustainable value creation.
47. Technology is a tool, not an end in itself. Its purpose is to serve a solid and well-founded trading strategy.
48. We recognize that losses are an inevitable part of trading; the key lies in how they are managed.
49. We aspire to be a benchmark of quality, integrity, and professionalism in the trading software industry.
50. Our ultimate goal is operational excellence and the satisfaction of seeing our clients achieve their financial objectives in an informed and controlled manner.