Methodology & Transparency
Understanding what generates a signal is not optional information — it is the foundation of a rational subscription decision. A provider who cannot or will not explain their signal logic before you pay is asking you to trust a black box.
Before subscribing, you should be able to describe in your own words: what market conditions trigger a signal, the intended holding period, how entries and exits are determined, and what conviction grades mean in practice. If you cannot, the methodology has not been disclosed at the level required for this guide’s “verified” status.
What Qualifies as Methodology Disclosure
- Named signal families with defined holding horizons (e.g. “0–60 minutes”, “7–28 days”)
- Entry and exit logic explained in terms of observable market conditions
- Grade or conviction tier definitions published and calibrated against live results
- Clear distinction between backtested signals and live historical signals
What Does Not Qualify
- “Proprietary algorithm” or “AI-powered” with no further description
- Signal methodology disclosed only to paying subscribers
- Grade tiers defined by subjective confidence without calibration data
- Backtested framework presented as equivalent to live methodology
Red Flags
- No explanation of what asset class or timeframe the strategy operates on
- A single “master” model that claims to cover all markets without differentiation
- Grade tiers that exist on paper but are not explained with calibration benchmarks
- Framework described in testimonials rather than published documentation
How Vector Ridge Satisfies This Criterion
| Model | Holding Horizon | 2026 YTD Win Rate | Grade-A Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Trade | 0–60 min, same-session exit | 67.5% | 0.70% avg per trade |
| Multi Hour | ~0.5–2 sessions (intraday swing) | 71.4% | 4.50% avg per trade |
| Swing Trade | 7–28 days | 74.4% | 6.00% avg per trade |
| Investing | Long-horizon | 73.8% | Per model criteria |
Each of the four Vector Ridge models has a published holding horizon, a live 2026 win-rate and P&L record, and a defined Grade-A performance bar calibrated against live signals. The framework describes the signal’s intended market regime (mean-reversion, discretionary macro and quantitative), the asset scope, and the grade criteria.
This information is accessible without a subscription. Grade-A bars are stated in quantitative terms (average per-trade return), not subjective confidence language.