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Quantum Trader

Quick Start

Get up and running with Quantum Trader in just a few minutes.

Prerequisites

Section titled “Prerequisites”

Make sure you have completed the installation steps.

  1. Open the Dashboard

    Navigate to http://localhost:8500

  2. Add a Ticker

    • Click “Tickers” in the sidebar
    • Click “Add Ticker”
    • Enter “AAPL” and click “Lookup”
    • The form will auto-populate with Apple Inc. details
    • Click “Save”

  3. Collect Data

    • On the ticker row, click the “Collect” button
    • Select “Daily” interval
    • Wait for data collection to complete (check Task Queue)

  4. Create a Strategy

    • Click “Strategies” in the sidebar
    • Click “New Strategy”
    • Select “Rule-Based”
    • Add an entry condition: RSI(14) < 30
    • Add an exit condition: RSI(14) > 70
    • Save as “RSI Mean Reversion”

  5. Run a Backtest

    • Click “Backtests” in the sidebar
    • Select your strategy
    • Select “AAPL”
    • Set date range (e.g., 2023-01-01 to 2024-01-01)
    • Click “Run Backtest”

  6. Analyze Results

    View the equity curve, trade list, and performance metrics.

Next Steps

Section titled “Next Steps”