Platform Tour
Let's explore the VecAlpha platform and understand its key components.
Dashboard Overview
After logging in, you'll see the main dashboard with:
1. Portfolio Summary
- Total Value: Your account's current value
- Daily P&L: Today's profit or loss
- Active Strategies: Number of running strategies
- Performance Chart: Value over time
2. Strategy Status
For each active strategy:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Status | Running / Paused / Error |
| Positions | Current open positions |
| P&L | Profit/loss for this strategy |
| Sharpe | Strategy's Sharpe ratio |
3. Recent Activity
Shows recent trades, strategy changes, and system notifications.
Main Navigation
Strategy Lab
Where you create and backtest strategies.
Strategy Lab
├── My Strategies # Your created strategies
├── Strategy Editor # Code editor for strategies
├── Backtest Results # Historical test results
└── Templates # Pre-built strategy templates
Marketplace
Browse and subscribe to strategies created by other quants.
Marketplace
├── All Strategies # Browse all available
├── Top Performers # Best-performing strategies
├── By Asset Class # Filter by stocks/crypto/futures
└── My Subscriptions # Strategies you've subscribed to
Analytics
Deep dive into your portfolio performance.
Analytics
├── Overview # High-level metrics
├── Returns Analysis # Return attribution
├── Risk Metrics # Sharpe, drawdown, etc.
├── Trade Analysis # Individual trade review
└── Reports # Exportable reports
Settings
Account and system configuration.
Settings
├── Profile # Personal information
├── API Keys # Manage API access
├── Notifications # Alert preferences
├── Billing # Subscription management
└── Security # 2FA, password
Key Features
Strategy Editor
The strategy editor is where you write your trading algorithms.
Features:
- Syntax highlighting for Python
- Auto-completion for VecAlpha API
- Integrated documentation (hover for help)
- One-click backtest run
- Version history for code changes
Backtest Runner
Configure and run historical simulations:
Backtest Configuration:
├── Symbol: AAPL, BTC-USDT, etc.
├── Date Range: Start and end dates
├── Initial Cash: Starting capital
├── Commission: Trading costs
├── Slippage: Execution slippage model
└── Data: Data source selection
Results Viewer
After backtesting, review detailed results:
Performance Metrics:
- Total return and CAGR
- Sharpe, Sortino, Calmar ratios
- Maximum drawdown and duration
- Win rate and profit factor
Visualizations:
- Equity curve
- Drawdown chart
- Monthly returns heatmap
- Position analysis
Paper Trading
Test strategies in simulated live conditions:
- Real-time market data
- Simulated order execution
- No real money at risk
- Same interface as live trading
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up your workflow:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl+B | Run backtest |
Ctrl+S | Save strategy |
Ctrl+P | Go to paper trading |
Ctrl+L | Go live (if ready) |
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Mobile Access
VecAlpha is fully responsive. Access from:
- Desktop browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Mobile browsers (iOS, Android)
- API for custom integrations
Next Step
Now that you know the platform layout, let's get you set up.