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Backtested RealTest trading strategies to reduce drawdowns and improve portfolio robustness.

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Advanced Quant Trading Systems

Intelligence Strategies

Survivourship Bias Free

We use Norgate Premium Data to ensure our backtests are free of survivorship bias, including both delisted and current stocks for genuine historical performance.

Backtested with Real Cost

  • Strategies incorporates brokers (IBKR) commission.
  • Slippage applied to market orders.
  • Added limit extra buffers reflecting real-world trading fills.

Robust Logic, No Curve-Fitting

Built on fundamental market drivers not overfitted indicator formulas. Our strategies prioritize robustness and simplicity over complexity for its own sake.

30-Day Refund

If the strategy logic or performance metrics differ from what is shown on our website, or if there are coding errors or issues, we will offer a full refund. Read more.

Free Ongoing Support

We’re here to help with everything from setup to step-by-step strategy customization.

No Coding Needed

How To Use

Download strategy, open RealTest, click "import" and "test".

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See what our clients are saying about us.

I've been using a strategy from SetupAlpha and I'm really impressed with its elegance and stability. The unique approach gives me a fresh perspective and ideas I can apply to other strategies I'm developing. I'm currently working on integrating it into my suite of trading strategies.

TradeQuantiX

Multi-Country Systematic Trader.  +2.6K Subscribers in SubStack

SetupAlpha knows more about what goes on under the hood of a good strategy than anyone I know.

Systematic Traders

Algorithmic Trader & Substack Writer

Running the fund keeps me busy, and we don’t have a big quant team. We use some strategies from SetupAlpha because I can see the work they’ve put into testing. Nothing’s ever certain in markets, but their process makes me more comfortable putting capital behind it.

Michael Chen

Michael Chen

CEO of Blade Capital

I’m building an uncorrelated portfolio, and SetupAlpha’s strategies earned a spot. And i like the fast & very helpful custom support.

Gareth

Gareth

Data Infrastructure Engineer

After many recommendations, I finally downloaded some strategies and… wow! Whether you like diversification or not, you’ll find plenty of incredible strategies without spending a single hour on research or development.

Kent C. Miller

Kent C. Miller

Small Business Owner

The mean reversion strategies are high quality, fit perfectly into my trend-following portfolio for diversification, and are very easy to download and use.

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Lukas Meier

Graduate Student & Part-Time Trader

I've been using a strategy from SetupAlpha and I'm really impressed with its elegance and stability. The unique approach gives me a fresh perspective and ideas I can apply to other strategies I'm developing. I'm currently working on integrating it into my suite of trading strategies.

TradeQuantiX

Multi-Country Systematic Trader.  +2.6K Subscribers in SubStack

SetupAlpha knows more about what goes on under the hood of a good strategy than anyone I know.

Systematic Traders

Algorithmic Trader & Substack Writer

Running the fund keeps me busy, and we don’t have a big quant team. We use some strategies from SetupAlpha because I can see the work they’ve put into testing. Nothing’s ever certain in markets, but their process makes me more comfortable putting capital behind it.

Michael Chen

Michael Chen

CEO of Blade Capital

I’m building an uncorrelated portfolio, and SetupAlpha’s strategies earned a spot. And i like the fast & very helpful custom support.

Gareth

Gareth

Data Infrastructure Engineer

After many recommendations, I finally downloaded some strategies and… wow! Whether you like diversification or not, you’ll find plenty of incredible strategies without spending a single hour on research or development.

Kent C. Miller

Kent C. Miller

Small Business Owner

The mean reversion strategies are high quality, fit perfectly into my trend-following portfolio for diversification, and are very easy to download and use.

L

Lukas Meier

Graduate Student & Part-Time Trader

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Our Deep Research

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1. Hypothesis

Investigate research portals, financial journals, universities, conferences.

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2. Signal validation

Test signals with rigorous statistical methods across market conditions.

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3. Strategy Developement

Code the strategy into a functional, testable system in RealTest.

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4. Review & refine

Recheck logic, assumptions, and results for consistency and robustness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I get when I buy a strategy?

Each strategy includes the RealTest (.rts) file and a fully written-out text file detailing the strategy rules. This makes it easy to adapt the logic for Python, Amibroker, TradeStation, or other platforms.

The product description clearly outlines the included files, so you know exactly what you're getting.

Can I trust the backtests?

Yes, and here’s why:

  • We use robust testing techniques (out-of-sample, Monte Carlo, walk-forward)
  • We include trading costs, avoid survivorship bias, and don’t over-optimize

If a strategy doesn’t pass our own robustness checks, it’s not sold.

How do I combine multiple strategies?

If you're building a portfolio:

  • We help you combine uncorrelated strategies in RealTest (trend, breakout, mean reversion, short)
  • You can build “all-weather” setups and even apply dynamic weighting (based on VIX, trend filters, etc.)
  • Ask for help, we’ll guide you

We recommend starting with four systems - Portfolio Builder.

What happens after I buy?

Here’s the usual process:

  1. Download files
  2. Open RealTest
  3. Open downloade file in RealTest
  4. Click test

We're available throughout this process if you need help.

Can I run this strategy in RealTest without coding?

Yes. All strategies are ready to load and run. No coding required. Just open RealTest, select the file, and hit “Run.”

What data do I need?

Most strategies are designed for Norgate Premium Data (U.S. stocks) to avoid survivorship bias and ensure proper backtests. Norgate Silver data works fine if you want only live trade. Some simpler strategies can also use Yahoo Finance. Check each product page for specifics.

Can I use this in Python, AmiBroker, or other platforms?

Yes. Each strategy includes a full text description of the logic, so you can rebuild it in other platforms.

We’ve had users convert to Python, AmiBroker, TradeStation, and more.

What if I don’t understand something?

You can message us. Every purchase includes free support.

Whether it’s a setup issue, RealTest usage, or logic clarification, we’ll walk you through it. You’re not left alone.

Do you offer a refund?

Yes.We provide a 30-day money-back guarantee for your peace of mind. If the strategy logic or performance metrics differ from what is shown on our website, or if there are coding errors or issues, we will offer a full refund.

Can I get help customizing or combining strategies?

Yes. We offer services to custom code, fix, or combine strategies into one RealTest portfolio or even prep them for live trading. Check our Service pages.

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