Combining ugly equity curves
Individual strategies can have sharp swings and deep drawdowns. By mixing different edges, we aim to smooth volatility and reduce time spent below equity peaks.
Software · Research · Model Portfolios
Compare rules-based multi-strategy bundles from two to twenty-five systems. Each license includes backtested performance research, portfolio-level analytics, and platform-ready code for TradeStation, NinjaTrader, and MultiCharts.
Software and research subscriptions for algorithmic trading programs. We do not manage customer accounts or provide individualized investment advice.
Sample portfolio diversity across markets, entry methodology, and trade duration.
| Feature | Institutional Algo Portfolio | Stock Index Portfolio | Two System Portfolio NQ | Seven System Portfolio NQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markets | Stock index, Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Grains | E-mini / micro Nasdaq and S&P | E-mini Nasdaq (NQ) | E-mini Nasdaq (NQ) |
| Style mix | Trend, CounterTrend, Mean Reversion across intraday & swing | Intraday trend-following gaps, mean-reversion fades, session trades | Disciplined reversal logic, tight risk controls | Trend, countertrend, mean reversion across intraday timeframes |
| Profile | Broadest diversification, higher system count, institutional-style | Concentrated U.S. stock index futures | Professional-grade, fully disclosed rules, institutional-style reporting | Multiple NQ edges in one portfolio; single-market diversification |
| System count | Multi-market, many systems | Multiple systems | 2 systems | 7 systems |
Building portfolios of trading systems is different than picking one "best" strategy. We focus on combining uncorrelated edges across markets, timeframes, and styles—so that the combined equity curve is more robust than any single system.
Individual strategies can have sharp swings and deep drawdowns. By mixing different edges, we aim to smooth volatility and reduce time spent below equity peaks.
Every portfolio will experience drawdowns. We design portfolios with clear expectations for worst-case depth, duration, and recovery time based on robust historical testing.
Portfolios are built from modules: stock index, metals, energy, and grains. Each module blends Trend, CounterTrend, and Mean Reversion systems so you can scale exposure by market and account size.
Choose the portfolio that matches your risk profile, preferred markets, and account size.
Receive platform-ready code for TradeStation, NinjaTrader, or MultiCharts along with documentation.
You control broker selection, capital allocation, and risk settings for each strategy in the portfolio.
Track portfolio performance using the Portfolio Metrics Lab and your platform reports, and adjust as needed.
Use the Portfolio Metrics Lab to compare equity curves, drawdowns, Sharpe ratios, and time under water for each portfolio. When you're comfortable with a setup, you can subscribe directly from Capstone Trading Systems.
Answers about model portfolio licenses, diversification, capital requirements, research tools, and how multi-system bundles differ from individual trading systems.
A market portfolio is a pre-built combination of multiple rule-based trading systems—often across several markets and styles—designed to seek diversified, risk-adjusted behavior rather than relying on a single strategy or market regime.
A single system is one rule-based strategy for a specific market and timeframe. A portfolio combines multiple systems so that positions in different strategies can offset changing market regimes and reduce dependence on any one pattern.
Capstone offers pre-built Nasdaq-focused portfolios with 2, 3, 7, 18, and 25 systems, plus broader multi-market portfolios for stock index, metals, energy, and grains exposure. The strategy matrix above shows which systems are included in each NQ bundle.
No. Portfolios are designed as complete setups, but you can select which systems you deploy based on your capital, risk tolerance, and platform capacity. The Portfolio Metrics Lab helps evaluate partial vs. full deployments before you trade.
Yes. Portfolio setups are delivered as strategy code you run on your side with your broker and platform. Many traders split accounts per system or per market while keeping the relative portfolio structure of the model license.
Capital requirements depend on the portfolio, contract selection (E-mini vs. Micro), margin usage, and your risk settings. Account sizes from roughly $50K to $10M+ have been supported depending on the package and contract mix. Review each portfolio’s performance page and contact Capstone before subscribing if you are unsure.
Portfolio-level equity curves, drawdowns, Sharpe ratios, time-under-water, monthly returns, win rate, and profit factor are available in the Portfolio Metrics Lab and on individual portfolio product pages, along with trade-level analytics for each included system.
The Portfolio Metrics Lab is Capstone’s interactive portfolio research tool. It lets you compare equity curves, drawdown depth, Sharpe ratios, time under water, and monthly return distributions across portfolios and custom combinations before committing capital.
Yes. Use the Portfolio Metrics Lab or Portfolio Calculator to combine and test custom strategy mixes against your risk objectives. You can also license individual systems from the Trading Systems catalog and assemble your own multi-system setup.
All Strategy Access is an annual software subscription providing access to Capstone’s full strategy library, portfolio workspaces, futures market groups, daily signal tracking, and Portfolio Calculator access. It is suited to traders who want broad research coverage rather than a single model portfolio license.
Model portfolios are licensed on a subscription basis (typically annual for E-mini or Micro contract tiers). After subscribing, you receive platform-ready code for TradeStation, NinjaTrader, or MultiCharts along with documentation and email support. You control broker selection, capital allocation, and risk settings for each strategy in the portfolio.
Browse the portfolios on this page, test combinations in the Portfolio Metrics Lab, subscribe to receive platform-ready code, deploy with your broker, and monitor results via your platform reports and Capstone’s Daily Strategy Signals blog.
No. Capstone Trading Systems licenses software and research for self-directed traders. We do not manage customer accounts, execute trades for customers, or provide individualized investment advice. Optional broker-assisted auto trade services are available separately for traders who prefer a hands-off execution path.
We provide algorithmic trading systems, portfolio licenses, and subscription software. Everything is delivered online—there are no walk-in retail locations.
For pre-sale questions, platform compatibility, or technical support after purchase, reach us through the contact page.