Capstone Trading System Portfolios

Multi-strategy, algorithmic trading system portfolios.

100K Portfolio - 21 NQ 2026

100K Portfolio - 21 NQ 2026

The 2026 Nasdaq lineup. Twenty-one systems, with six replaced by the 2026 set. Traded with the E-mini or Micro Nasdaq.

  • 12 Trend
  • 7 CounterTrend
  • 2 Mean Reversion
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150K Portfolio - 21 NQ

150K Portfolio - 21 NQ

Twenty-one Nasdaq systems. This is the lineup the 2026 portfolio updates.

  • 14 Trend
  • 5 CounterTrend
  • 2 Mean Reversion
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100K Portfolio - 18 NQ

100K Portfolio - 18 NQ

Eighteen systems for E-mini and Micro Nasdaq futures. The flagship portfolio.

  • 13 Trend
  • 3 CounterTrend
  • 2 Mean Reversion
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75K Portfolio - 11 NQ

75K Portfolio - 11 NQ

The 18-system flagship with seven systems removed.

  • 6 Trend
  • 3 CounterTrend
  • 2 Mean Reversion
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75K Portfolio - 7 NQ

75K Portfolio - 7 NQ

Seven systems from the flagship research. The core diversified Nasdaq portfolio.

  • 5 Trend
  • 0 CounterTrend
  • 2 Mean Reversion
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35K Portfolio - 3 NQ

35K Portfolio - 3 NQ

Three systems: NQ VR 2024 ATS, NQ GAPC 2020, and NQ Open Range 2026.

  • 2 Trend
  • 0 CounterTrend
  • 1 Mean Reversion
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30K Portfolio - 2 NQ

30K Portfolio - 2 NQ

Two Nasdaq day-trade systems: one reversal system and one gap continuation system.

  • 1 Trend
  • 0 CounterTrend
  • 1 Mean Reversion
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25K Portfolio - 2 NQ MM

25K Portfolio - 2 NQ MM

The same two systems as 2 System Portfolio NQ, with a proprietary money-management rule applied to the portfolio.

  • 1 Trend
  • 0 CounterTrend
  • 1 Mean Reversion
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How the mix changes

Each portfolio above shows its own system counts. Smaller portfolios keep Trend and Mean Reversion and leave CounterTrend out.

  • Trend. Continuation, gap, and breakout systems.
  • CounterTrend. Systems that fade a move that has already extended.
  • Mean Reversion. Reversal systems that trade back toward a typical price.

Portfolio Evaluation Priorities

Conceptual evaluation priorities when comparing portfolio tiers.

Return / Max DrawdownCore metric
Strategy DiversificationHigh
Drawdown & RecoveryHigh
Account-Size FitImportant

How Model Portfolios Are Evaluated

Capstone model portfolios are evaluated as portfolio products — not as isolated strategies. The goal is to understand how each portfolio behaves as a diversified trading program.

Average annual returnLong-term return behavior across market environments.
Maximum drawdownDepth and severity of historical equity declines.
Return / DrawdownEfficiency of return relative to drawdown risk.
Recovery behaviorHow quickly portfolios recover after drawdown periods.

Portfolio FAQ

Answers about model portfolio licenses, diversification, capital requirements, research tools, and how multi-system bundles differ from individual trading systems.

What is a Capstone market portfolio?

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.

How is a portfolio different from a single trading system?

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.

What portfolio sizes does Capstone offer?

Capstone offers pre-built Nasdaq-focused model portfolios with 2, 3, 7, 11, 18, and 21 systems, including the 21 System Portfolio NQ 2026 lineup. The comparison table and tier cards on this page show how those portfolios relate to one another. Capstone also offers broader multi-market research tools for stock index, metals, energy, and crypto exposure.

Do I need to trade every system in a portfolio?

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.

Can I trade portfolios on my own?

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.

How much capital do I need for a portfolio?

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.

Where can I see detailed portfolio performance?

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.

What is the Portfolio Metrics Lab?

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.

Can I build a custom portfolio?

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.

What is All Strategy Access?

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.

How do portfolio subscriptions work?

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.

How do I get started with a portfolio?

Choose a tier on this page, open the portfolio product that fits your goals, and test combinations in the Portfolio Metrics Lab. After subscribing, you receive platform-ready code, deploy with your broker, and monitor results via your platform reports and Capstone’s Daily Strategy Signals blog.

Does Capstone manage accounts or execute trades for portfolio subscribers?

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.