Frequently Asked Questions

1. How are trading signals for a trading strategy delivered?

There are two forms of signal delivery for automated StrategyStudio strategies; intraday signals are delivered if price targets or stops are hit – but these are unofficial triggers and do not form part of the monitored strategy exits. After the close a second email is sent outlining new trigger entries and any confirmed exits at either stop or target price based on the closing price. It is closing price triggers which are monitored and published to the StrategyStudio strategy portfolio.

In the case of Managed and External Signals Strategies, signals are delivered to subscribers as soon as they are created by the Strategy Manager. These signals can be created during or outside market hours, in addition to conditional orders which only trigger when the price is met.

2. Can I connect trade signals to my brokerage account?

We don’t currently support auto-trading but this is something for consideration in the future.

3. How do I contact a trading strategy publisher?

In your Subscriber widget you get view the summary signals, portfolio and contact the trading strategy Publisher. We hope to implement a communication platform soon.

4. Can I subscribe to a strategy on a month-to-month basis?

Strategies are charged on 3-, 6- and 12-month basis and include a free trial period with real-time signals, in addition to the free Preview of delayed signals.

5. How is revenue shared?

For Publishers of trading systems we will split subscriber revenue 50:50 with them. As part of our Beta all subscriptions and strategy publishing is free. Once the pay-for subscription model is introducerd then the revenue share kicks in

6. Can subscribers be StrategyStudio publishers, or Managed Strategy Managers too?

Yes – there is no pre-requisite required for creating your own trading strategies. Publishers are also free to subscribe to strategies published by other Zignals members.

7. How is the cost of the subscription set?

The subscription cost is defined by the strategy creator at the time of creation for both Managed and StrategyStudio strategies

8. How are trading strategies paid for?

We will be using Paypal to handle all processing for subscription payments and making payments to publishers.

9. When are payments made to Publishers?

Publishers will be paid on a month-to-month basis after a minimum $25 is reached. Earnings which are below $25 for a month are rolled into the next month. Payments will be made via Paypal.

10. How are payments made to Publishers?

Payments are made to the email address on record from registration.

11. How are taxes on my income handled?

Individual trading system publishers should seek tax advice based on their country of residence. It’s the responsibility of publishers to ensure the correct income taxes are paid.

12. What time zone is used on trade alert signals?

Delivery settings are set at the user time zone. This can be configured in Alerts delivery.

13. Can you recommend a trading system?

Our powerful Advanced Search option will allow potential subscribers source the perfect trading strategy to suit their personalised needs – far better than any personal recommendation we could give!

14. Do trading strategies account for dividends?

Strategy portfolios are not currently credited with dividend payments.

15. What is "Preview" of a Strategy?

Preview allows you to sample a trading strategy prior to purchasing it. When you Preview a strategy you will get a weekly email summarising the signals for the past week. You can manage Previewed strategies from your My Zignals tab of your Home page.

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