Soybeans Swing
Algorithmic Trading System · Soybeans Futures · Swing

Soybeans Swing

A fully automated CBOT soybeans futures swing system with long and short trades. Annual license covers up to 2 contracts.

Soybeans Swing holds positions for multiple sessions using predefined entries, exits, and risk controls—no discretionary chart reading. The research on this page is a TradeStation backtest from 8/1/2006 with $25 round-turn slippage and commission.

  • Trades CBOT soybeans futures with long and short swing positions
  • Annual license for up to 2 contracts
  • Includes 2020, 2020 Bigger SL, and 2026 Mixed FPO Exit versions
  • Available for TradeStation, MultiCharts, and NinjaTrader 8
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Walkthrough

Hypothetical TradeStation performance from 8/1/2006 through the report date, with $25 round-turn slippage and commission, one contract. Three researched versions are included with the annual license (up to 2 contracts).

TradeStation Performance Summary — Soybeans Swing 2026 Version Mixed FPO Exit
2026 Version Mixed FPO Exit — TradeStation Performance Summary
TradeStation Performance Summary — Soybeans Swing 2020 Version Bigger SL
2020 Version Bigger SL — TradeStation Performance Summary
TradeStation Performance Summary — Soybeans Swing 2020 Version
2020 Version — TradeStation Performance Summary

Parameters and performance

EasyLanguage inputs and TradeStation summary stats for the three versions. Performance rows match the TradeStation reports above (8/1/2006 start, $25 round-turn slippage and commission, 1 contract).

Parameter 2020 Version 2020 Bigger SL 2026 Mixed FPO Exit
Contracts111
DontTradeIfHolidayTrueTrueTrue
FirstBarTimeOld930930930
FirstBarTimeNew830830830
AGRFalseFalseFalse
StpLsTrueTrueTrue
StpLsAmt4001,2001,200
NightStpLsTrueTrueTrue
NightStpLsAmt1,0001,2001,200
PrfTgFalseFalseFalse
PrfTgAmt1,5001,5001,500
DlrTrlLng——True
DlrTrlLngAmt——2,000
DlrTrlShrt——False
DlrTrlShrtAmt——1,000
FPOLX——False
FPOSX——True
DayTradeExitFalseFalseFalse
ExTime131413141314
FridayExitFalseFalseFalse
FridayExitTime131413141414
Total Net Profit$63,918.75$89,587.50$136,243.75
Total Trades637615561
Percent Profitable50.86%71.38%59.71%
Avg Trade Net Profit$100.34$145.67$242.86
Max Drawdown (trade close to trade close)$5,237.50$6,062.50$8,562.50
Net Profit as % of Drawdown1,220.41%1,477.73%1,591.17%
Profit Factor1.501.561.60

Hypothetical results based on historical data. They have limitations, do not represent actual trading, and are not a guarantee of future performance. See CFTC Rule 4.41 in the site footer. Watch the 1984 historical backtests.

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$600.00 /year · up to 2 contracts

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Platform availability

Licensed platform code and delivery options for this system. Select your platform at checkout or explore hosted automation.

TradeStation

Available for EasyLanguage users who want to run the system directly inside TradeStation.

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MultiCharts

Available for PowerLanguage users who want MultiCharts compatibility.

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NinjaTrader 8

Available for traders using NinjaScript and NinjaTrader brokerage or compatible connections.

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Auto Trade Service

Available for traders who prefer hosted or assisted automation rather than installing and managing the system directly.

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What this system is designed to trade

Soybeans Swing is a rules-based CBOT soybeans futures strategy designed to hold positions across multiple sessions rather than flatten every day. It takes long and short trades with predefined stop-loss, night-stop, and exit logic, including a holiday filter.

The 2020 versions use a tighter or wider stop. The 2026 Mixed FPO Exit version adds a dollar trailing stop on longs and a first-profitable-open exit on shorts. Research shown on this page is a TradeStation backtest from 8/1/2006 with $25 round-turn slippage and commission. Earlier tests to 1984 are discussed in the videos at the bottom of this page.

Who this system is for

Use this section to understand what the system trades and whether it fits your objectives.

This system may fit traders who want:

  • A rules-based soybeans futures swing strategy
  • Overnight and multi-day holds with defined stops
  • A license sized for up to 2 full-size soybean contracts
  • TradeStation, MultiCharts, or NinjaTrader 8 delivery
  • Defined trade logic instead of discretionary decision-making

This system may not fit traders who want:

  • Intraday-only soybean day trading (see Soybeans DayTrader)
  • Accounts that cannot hold overnight grain risk
  • A system with no losing trades
  • A guarantee of future performance
What does the $600 annual license cover?

The subscription is $600 per year and licenses Soybeans Swing for up to 2 full-size CBOT soybean contracts. Platform code is delivered for the platform you select at checkout.

Which versions are included?

The license includes the 2020 Version, the 2020 Version with a larger stop, and the 2026 Mixed FPO Exit version. TradeStation reports on this page start 8/1/2006 with $25 round-turn slippage and commission.

Is this a fully automated trading system?

Yes. It is designed as a rules-based automated swing system, but platform setup, broker compatibility, and account risk settings still matter.

Are the results hypothetical?

Yes. The TradeStation summaries, parameter table, and 1984 videos are hypothetical or simulated results based on historical data. They have limitations, do not represent actual trading, and are not a guarantee of future performance. See the CFTC Rule 4.41 disclaimer in the site footer.

What happens after I subscribe?

After subscribing, you receive access instructions, platform-specific setup guidance, and applicable support details. Install assistance and email support are included with your license.

Can I cancel?

Subscriptions renew based on the billing interval that is selected and available (for example, quarterly). A subscription can be managed or canceled at any time for future renewals through your account or by Contacting Us. There are no refunds once your files are licensed and delivered for the current term. Contact Us before subscribing with any questions.

The TradeStation reports and parameter table above start on 8/1/2006 with $25 round-turn slippage and commission. These videos walk through earlier soybeans swing research that extends the same logic back to 1984 — including session-time changes in the grain pit-to-electronic era. Results are hypothetical and not a guarantee of future performance.

Backtesting to 1984 — a 36-year backtest for the Soybeans Swing Trading System
36-year backtest to 1984 and what to know about soybeans session times