Welcome to AlgoChef Docs

AlgoChef helps algorithmic traders validate strategies before risking real capital. This documentation covers every feature, metric, and scoring system in the platform. If you've ever lost money on a strategy that looked great in backtesting, you're in the right place.

Where to Start

For New Users

• Getting Started — The First Week path: nine short lessons from sample strategies to a stress-tested portfolio
• Explore with Sample Strategies — Your first 15 minutes, no import required
• Import Guide — Supported file formats and field mappings

Understand the Scores

• Scoring System — How the 5-score system rates your strategy
• Casey Strategy Index (CSI) — The composite score that combines Profitability, Risk, and Confidence

Learn From Common Mistakes

• Why Strategies Fail in Live Trading — The 8 most common reasons backtests don't translate to live performance
• AlgoChef vs. Alternatives — How AlgoChef compares to Strategy Quant, MSA, and built-in platform reports

Feature Deep Dives

• Strategy Hub — Your strategy library: organize, group, and manage
• Strategy Analyzer — The full Quality Report and metrics breakdown
• Monte Carlo Simulation — Stress-test your strategy with randomized scenarios
• Portfolios Hub — Build portfolios with five construction modes
• Portfolio Studio — Analyze, size, and stress-test a portfolio
• Health Monitor — Track strategy degradation over time
• All features →

Reference

• Metrics Glossary — All 200+ metrics with formulas and interpretation
• FAQ — Common questions answered
• Trading Terms Glossary — Plain-English definitions of key algorithmic trading terms
• Account & Settings — Profile, subscription, and support
• Documentation Sitemap — Complete index of all documentation pages