Discover - Frequently Asked Questions

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What Asset Groups / Instruments do you support?

Index Futures - ES, NQ, YM, RTY
Interest Rate Futures - ZN (TY 10 Yr), ZB (US 30 Yr), ZF (FV 5 Yr)
Energy Futures - CL, HO, NG, RB
Metal Futures - GC, SI, HG
Equity ETFs - SPY, QQQ, DIA, IWM
Sector ETFs - XLB, XLE, XLF, XLI, XLK, XLP, XLU, XLV, XLY

If you have a favorite that is not listed here, email us and we will try to add it to our development plan.

What technology do I need to run Discover?

Our apps run in the cloud on our secure servers. All you need is an internet connection and a web browser. We test and develop with the Chrome browser and therefore strongly recommend our clients use it.

How do I acquire your products?

How do I acquire your apps / products?

Our products / apps are available by subscription. Your subscription provides you a single user non-commercial license. To request a proposal, contact us at [email protected]

What is the DailyiQ?

We publish the Daily iQ videos twice each trading day, providing actionable market intelligence and research. Matt Ratliff examines market developments and discusses potential biases, etc. The Daily iQ service is free. You can subscribe by clicking here . You can see past Daily iQ videos by visiting our Youtube channel or our "Free Research" page.

Do I need to code or use special code to use Discover?

No, Discover is designed to help traders who don't know how to code, or don't have the time to write and check code. It uses a simple point and click interface to select patterns, indicators, events, seasonality, ect. from our expansive pre-coded libraries.

How do the various Discover apps differ?

We have 3 Discover versions to match your needs. Discover Daily provides testing for setups with an entry at market open and exit at market close. This version is designed for traders looking for daily biases. Discover Intraday extends Discover Daily by adding support for intraday entries, exits, stops, etc. The Intraday version is best suited for traders who want to test with more precision, find lower risk setups, and create intraday strategies. Discover with Edges adds iQ Edges, a system of ensembles to help define and build new edges.

What is the "Trade Room"?

What is the "Trade / Support Room"?

Every trading day, Matt Ratliff hosts our "Trading / Support Room" that is available to all of our Discover clients. The purpose is to provide a forum to get help with any questions you have about the platform, discuss market developments, trends, potential biases, etc. Clients are encouraged to participate.

Can I get a private demonstration?

Yes. To request a private demonstration, just click here .

What time frames can I test?

Currently, the platform is using intraday data and allows for testing of intraday timeframes. Longer-term holding periods are not available at this time.

What kind of entry setups can I test?

The Discover platform allows traders to test several different entry methods. The current list of entry methods available includes:

- Entering at the open of regular trading hours (Long, Short, Fade, Follow)

- Entering at any 15 minute time interval throughout the entire regular trading hours session (Long, Short)

- 15-minute Opening Range (High Breakout, High Fade, Low Fade, Low Breakout)

- 30-minute Opening Range (High Breakout, High Fade, Low Fade, Low Breakout)

- 60-minute Opening Range (High Breakout, High Fade, Low Fade, Low Breakout)