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QuantSchool: Selecting forecasts for your strategy

Strategic Alignment Process

Matching QuantWave forecasts to your personal trading approach maximizes effectiveness while maintaining consistency.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Time Horizon Matching

• Day Traders: Focus on 1-3 day forecasts
• Swing Traders: Prioritize 1-4 week signals
• Investors: Utilize 1-6 month projections

2. Risk Profile Compatibility

Strategy Type	Ideal Risk Level	Position Sizing
Conservative	Low-Medium (≤2% risk)	Larger core positions
Moderate	Medium (2-3% risk)	Balanced allocation
Aggressive	High (3-5% risk)	Smaller, concentrated bets

3. Sector/Asset Focus

• Align with your expertise and watchlist
• Match current market leadership
• Complement existing portfolio holdings

Selection Framework

The 5-Step Filter

1. Timeframe: Match to your trading style
2. Probability: Minimum 65% confidence
3. Risk/Reward: Minimum 1:2 ratio
4. Volume/Liquidity: Meets your thresholds
5. Technical Alignment: Confirms your analysis

QuantWave Integration Tools

Tool	Selection Benefit
Strategy Matcher	Flags forecasts matching your preset criteria
Backtest Simulator	Tests how signal would perform in your system
Portfolio Integrator	Shows how signal fits current holdings

Implementation Approach

For Systematic Traders

• Strictly follow signals meeting all criteria
• Automate execution where possible
• Maintain discipline during drawdowns

For Discretionary Traders

• Use as confirmation for your ideas
• Combine with fundamental analysis
• Adjust sizing based on conviction

Common Selection Mistakes

• Ignoring timeframe mismatches
• Overriding high-probability signals
• Chasing too many opportunities
• Neglecting portfolio fit

Performance Tracking

• Tag trades by forecast type
• Compare strategy-matched vs. unmatched results
• Adjust selection criteria quarterly

Effective forecast selection requires matching QuantWave's signals to your strategy's DNA. By applying disciplined filters and leveraging integration tools, you can build consistent performance while staying true to your trading approach.