Question 1

How do I Open an Account to Start Trading?

Accepted Answer

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You can contact us through the Algorithmic Futures website or at info@algorithmic-futures.com to setup an account at Tradestation. Your account will be traded with strategies set up via a remote server to trade into your account.

Question 2

What is the Cost and What Payment Methods are Accepted?

Accepted Answer

You have the option to pay monthly or annually. Annual payment receives a ~20% discount to the monthly amounts.​

Diversified Algo: $650 monthly, $1,750 Quarterly or $6,500 annually
 
We accept Stripe or Paypal for payment, but will work with your needs if there is another preferred payment method. You can choose to pay monthly or receive a discount for paying for a full year.

Question 3

Can I Open an IRA Account?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can open an IRA account for auto-trading our systems. You will need to use an IRA administrator, such as Midland Trust Company, which administers self-directed IRAs.

Question 4

What Brokers Can I Use to Trade the Systems?

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We currently setup trading accounts at Tradestation. Tradestation provides full functionality to support the algorithmic trading strategies and provides a low cost brokerage option.

Question 5

What Asset Classes and Contracts do the Systems Trade?

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These programs only trade futures contracts and does not trade stocks, FX, ETFs or bonds.

Diversified Algo: British Pound, Crude Oil, Cotton, Eurocurrency, Gold, Lean Hogs, Japanese Yen, Copper, Soybeans, Sugar and Emini S&P 500 futures

Question 6

How Much Capital Do I Need To Fund My Account With?

Accepted Answer

The recommended account sizes are as follows:

Diversified Algo: $50,000 recommended

The recommended account sizes are established based on the estimated required margin and expected maximum drawdown of each of the programs. However, there is always the risk of experiencing a margin call and loss of capital and the customer must determine how much capital to keep in their account based on their risk profile.

Question 7

How are Strategies Developed and Backtested?

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We utilize sophisticated trading software to develop, backtest and automate strategies. All strategies are developed with statistical research and walk-forward analysis to create robust trading models. Our research utilizes realistic assumptions including commissions and slippage to create reliable backtests.

Question 8

Does Algorithmic Futures Manage Capital?

Accepted Answer

Algorithmic Futures is a third-party trading system developer that licenses trading algorithms to allow customers to trade with 100% automated systems. Algorithmic Futures does not manage capital or provide investment advice, and as such, is not registered with the NFA as a Commodity Trading Advisor. We operate under an agreement known as a "letter of direction" to allow trading of our algorithms in your account.

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