This video explains an important detail about understanding probabilities that isn’t always obvious.

Four Reasons Futures Are Better Than Stocks

InvestiQuant’s autotrading programs execute their trades using index futures. We use futures because they are the superior autotrading instrument for our programs. Check out this short video to learn why.

Wondering how to actually set up autotrading?

It’s easier and faster than you might think.

This quick walkthrough shows you exactly how to get started, step by step, so you can begin trading automatically without the guesswork. 

See how simple it can be to put your trading on autopilot.

Autotrading with iQ can be a powerful tool for portfolio growth and diversification, but success requires the proper mindset and expectations. 

Here are 6 fundamental principles every investor must understand and accept:

1.  Autotrading Is Not an ATM

iQ Autotrading is a powerful portfolio diversification tool, not a source of quick gains for immediate financial needs. A disciplined, long-term approach is key to maximizing its benefits.

2. Drawdowns Are Normal - And Necessary

Account equity declines (drawdowns) are unavoidable and can occur at any time. In fact, market growth and volatility ensure that every trading strategy’s largest drawdown is still ahead. Fortunately, they are also completely normal and part of long-term success and can represent tremendous opportunities for starting. Savvy investors embrace these realities and realize that every prior run-up (period of strong performance) was preceded by a drawdown. 

3. Short-Term Results Are Random 

As with all investments, short term results can and will vary wildly. Despite best efforts, iQ Autotrading may not deliver returns exactly when you want or need them.

4. Most Months Generate Modest Gains or Losses 

iQ Autotrading programs often generate most of their gains within just 3-4 months each year. Waiting for the "perfect moment" to start could mean missing the best month of the year and staying invested at all times is crucial. (Caveat: investors must abide by their own risk tolerance.)

5. Risk Remains Constant, Even in a Drawdown

Unlike hedge funds, iQ Autotrading programs don’t deleverage during a drawdown. To maximize long-term expectancy, they maintain the same daily budget, which means the losses can add up quickly in a single month. BUT, it also means the recovery is as statistically probable as the drawdown itself. The hedge fund phenomenon that a 50% drawdown requires a 100% return to breakeven does not apply here! 

6. Neither Stock Market Rallies nor Declines Guarantee Autotrading Gains

iQ Autotrading programs are designed to be lowly correlated to equities and do not track stock market performance. Historically, these strategies have often (though not always) performed best when traditional markets struggle - helping add meaningful diversification to a portfolio. Like any adaptive strategy, performance can vary, and periods of underperformance may occur as models adjust to changing market conditions. 

Four Reasons Futures Are Better Than Stocks

There is a major difference between short-term investing in stocks and futures. 

In this quick video, I share 4 reasons why futures are the better option.

When it comes to autotrading, several parties are involved, but who actually has control over your account?

In this quick video, I break down exactly who holds the reins when you participate in an autotrading program. It’s an important question every autotrader should understand.

Too many good options make decision-making difficult. When choosing an autotrading program to get started with, there are two key questions to ask yourself before you choose a program. Check out this quick video to learn how to choose.

Experience needed?

A common concern amongst those first learning about autotrading is, how much investing experience is needed to participate. With our solution, it’s less than you think. Check out this quick video to learn more. 

Four Reasons Futures Are Better Than Stocks

Here’s something many investors overlook: futures offer unique benefits that make them far more effective than stocks for autotrading. In fact, these advantages are the reason all of InvestiQuant’s programs exclusively trade index futures.