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Platform Overview
Stratuye is an automated trading platform that executes systematic, algorithmic strategies on your behalf. The platform connects to your brokerage account and trades based on predefined rules—no manual intervention, no emotional decisions.
Fully Automated
Once connected, the system monitors markets 24/7 and executes trades automatically. No daily maintenance required.
Non-Custodial
Your money stays at your broker (Alpaca Securities). We never touch your funds—we only transmit trade orders via API.
Rules-Based
Every trade follows transparent, algorithmic rules. No discretion, no guessing—just systematic execution.
Performance Tracking
Monitor your portfolio, view trade history, and track performance metrics in real-time through the dashboard.
Systematic Contrarian Equities Strategy
Core Concept
The strategy identifies temporary price dislocations in S&P 500 stocks and takes contrarian positions. When stocks become oversold relative to their momentum and technical indicators, the system buys. When they revert to fair value, it sells—capturing mean-reversion profits systematically.
How It Works (Step-by-Step)
Daily Market Scan
Every trading day, the system scans all 500 S&P stocks for technical signals using momentum oscillators, trend strength indicators, and other proprietary metrics.
Entry Signal Detection
When a stock meets oversold criteria (momentum indicators confirm reversal, price below key moving averages), an entry signal triggers.
Position Sizing
Each position is sized at 2% of equity. With 2x margin, the strategy can hold 60-100 positions simultaneously for diversification.
Order Execution
Orders transmit to your broker at next market open. The system uses market-on-open orders for reliable execution.
Exit Management
Positions exit when momentum reverses below entry threshold OR price completes mean reversion above key moving averages OR stop-loss triggers.
Key Parameters
Universe
S&P 500 stocks (500 companies)
Position Size
2% of equity per trade
Leverage
2x margin (200% exposure cap)
Typical Holdings
60-100 simultaneous positions
Holding Period
Average 15-30 days
Execution
Market-on-open orders
Why Contrarian Works
- Mean Reversion: Stocks that fall too far too fast tend to bounce back
- Emotional Overreaction: Markets overreact to news, creating temporary mispricings
- Diversification: 60-100 positions reduces single-stock risk
- Systematic Execution: No emotion, no hesitation—trades execute consistently
Getting Started
Create Account
Sign up at Stratuye with your email. No credit card required to explore.
Open Brokerage Account
Create an account with Alpaca Securities (our integrated broker). Alpaca provides commission-free trading and API access.
Fund Your Account
Transfer funds to your Alpaca account. Minimum required: $600 for live trading (60 positions × $10 per position). Higher balances allow for better diversification.
Connect to Stratuye
Link your Alpaca account to Stratuye using API keys. We'll guide you through the secure connection process.
Activate Strategy
Choose "Systematic Contrarian Equities" and activate. Trading begins the next market day.
Monitor & Relax
The system handles everything automatically. Check your dashboard periodically to monitor performance.
Have More Questions?
Check out our comprehensive FAQ or contact support for personalized assistance.