Program Layout

When you start StrategyQuant X, you are presented with a user interface organized into functional modules and navigation tabs. Each component of the platform is designed to support a specific part of the strategy development, testing, or deployment process.

Below is a summary of the primary tools and features available:

Refer to the visual layout in the screenshot below.

1. Getting Started

The welcome screen provides quick access to:

• Sample configuration settings
• News and updates related to StrategyQuant
• Links to tutorials, documentation, and other essential resources

2. Builder

The core engine of StrategyQuant X:

• Generate new strategies or enhance existing ones
• Leverage advanced algorithmic generation techniques
• Entry point for all strategy creation workflows

3. Retester

• Retest existing strategies using alternate market data, timeframes, or settings
• Validate how strategies perform under different conditions

4. Optimizer

• Optimize strategy parameters to maximize key performance metrics
• Run advanced analyses such as Walk-Forward Simulations for improved robustness

5. Portfolio Master

• Build optimized strategy portfolios
• Identify the best-performing combination of strategies to align with specific trading goals

6. Portfolio Composer

• Simulate and refine portfolio compositions
• Assign strategy-specific capital weights for optimal performance distribution
• Works with “Modern portfolio theory”

7. Data Manager

• Central hub for managing data sets
• Download, import, and export historical data
• Maintain data accuracy for reliable backtesting

8. Custom Projects

• Automate repetitive tasks and define personalized workflows
• Streamline your strategy development process

9. AlgoWizard

• No-code visual editor for strategy creation
• Define strategy rules step-by-step without writing code
• Ideal for users preferring a GUI-driven approach

10. SQ 4 Business

• Monetize your strategies directly through StrategyQuant X
• Export and list strategies on the MQL5 Market

11. Debug Console

• View real-time log messages and error outputs
• Critical for troubleshooting and refining custom code or snippets

12. Code Editor

• Create and manage custom components:
  • Indicators
  • Building blocks
  • Databank columns
• Customize and extend StrategyQuant’s capabilities

13. Grid Control

• Monitor active and queued tasks on the local or distributed computing grid
• Manage resources and parallel executions efficiently

14. Settings

• Access global configuration options
• Adjust preferences, performance parameters, and user environment settings

15. Advanced Workflow – Custom Projects

• Explore example workflows showcasing advanced automation and customization
• Learn from pre-built project templates

16. Interactive Tutorials

• Step-by-step guides to learn key features and workflows
• Ideal for onboarding and skill development

17. FAQ

• Quickly find answers to commonly asked questions

18. Quick Link – Online Help

• Direct access to the online help portal for immediate assistance

19. Build Version

• Displays the currently installed version of StrategyQuant X

20. Documentation Link

• Shortcut to the full online StrategyQuant documentation

21. Support Link

• Access the support portal for troubleshooting, questions, or technical help

22. Report Bug / Suggest Feature Link

• Submit feedback or feature requests via the StrategyQuant X Roadmap

23. About

• Displays license details and system information
• View your active license and installed build information