How to Determine Buying Power

Due to certain differences between a securities account and a futures account, some Conditions Cards may not apply to both a security strategy and a futures strategy. Therefore, when creating these two types of strategies, different Condition Cards need to be used to implement the same functionality.

Note: Futures trading is not offered by Moomoo Financial Inc. and is not available to US customers. Futures trading involves high risks and is not suitable for all investors. The amount you could lose may be greater than your initial investment.

1. Security strategy

In the case of a securities strategy, you can determine the maximum number of shares you can buy to open a position by directly using the "Buyable on Margin" card.

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2. Futures strategy

In the case of a futures strategy, you need to calculate the maximum number of shares you can buy to open a position, namely, floor (maximum buying power/initial margin per contract to open a long position):

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It is the same as the "Sellable". You need to calculate the maximum number of shares you can sell to open a short position, namely, floor (maximum buying power/initial margin per contract to open a short position).

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Losses can happen more quickly with quant and algorithmic trading compared to other forms of trading.

Trading in financial markets carries inherent risks, making effective risk management a crucial aspect of quantitative trading systems. These risks encompass various factors that can disrupt the performance of such systems, including market volatility leading to losses. Moreover, quants face additional risks such as capital allocation, technology, and broker-related uncertainties. It's important to note that automated investment strategies do not guarantee profits or protect against losses.

The responsiveness of the trading system or app may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. Account access, real-time data, and trade execution may be affected by factors such as market volatility.