Strategy Templates
Vantixs includes pre-built strategy templates that you can load onto the canvas as a starting point. Each template is a complete pipeline with all nodes, connections, and default parameters already configured.
Vantixs is currently in BETA. Templates can be backtested and paper traded. Live trading is not yet available.
What Are Templates?
Templates are pre-configured strategy pipelines with all nodes placed on the canvas, edges wired between them, and default parameters tuned for a reasonable starting point. They serve two purposes:
- Learning by example: See how experienced traders structure indicator chains, signal logic, and risk management in a real pipeline.
- Quick start: Use a template as your base, then customize parameters, swap out indicators, or add additional filters.
Templates are the fastest way to get a working strategy. Pick one, run a backtest, review the results, and adjust parameters to fit your trading style and target market.
Available Templates
Strategies that identify and ride market momentum. Best suited for trending markets.
EMA Crossover: Dual exponential moving average crossover. Buys when the fast EMA (default: 9) crosses above the slow EMA (default: 21), sells on the reverse. Includes a Signal to Order node with configurable position sizing.
MACD Signal Line: Uses MACD histogram and signal line crossovers to identify momentum shifts. Standard 12/26/9 parameters with volume confirmation.
ADX Trend Filter: Combines ADX trend strength measurement with directional movement. Only takes trades when ADX is above a configurable threshold (default: 25), confirming a strong trend is present.
Using a Template
Load and Customize a Template
Open Strategy Builder
Navigate to Strategies and click New Strategy.
Select "From Template"
In the creation dialog, choose the Templates tab to browse available templates.
Browse and Preview
Each template card shows its name, category, difficulty level, a description of the trading logic, and the number of nodes. Click a template to preview its pipeline layout.
Click "Use Template"
The template pipeline loads onto your canvas with all nodes pre-connected and default parameters configured.
Customize Parameters
Open the inspector panel for each node and adjust values to your preferences -- indicator periods, signal thresholds, position sizing, risk limits, and timeframes.
Backtest First
Run a backtest to validate performance with your chosen parameters before moving to paper trading. Check key metrics like win rate, profit factor, and max drawdown.
Customization Tips
Adjust Timeframes
Templates default to specific timeframes (often 1h or 15m). Try 15m for faster signals, 4h for less noise, or daily for swing trading.
Tune Indicator Periods
Default RSI period is 14. Try 7 for more responsive signals or 21 for smoother readings. EMA defaults vary -- experiment with 9/21 (fast) or 21/50 (slow) combinations.
Add Filters
Drop a Volume Threshold, Consolidation Detector, or Range Detector node between your signal source and execution to reduce false entries in choppy markets.
Change Position Sizing
In the Signal to Order node, switch from fixed quantity to risk-percentage (e.g., 2% risk per trade) or account-percentage sizing for dynamic position management.
Template Difficulty Levels
| Level | Description | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 4-6 nodes, straightforward signal logic | New users learning the builder |
| Intermediate | 8-12 nodes, combined indicators with filters | Users comfortable with basic strategies |
| Advanced | 12+ nodes, multi-indicator chains with hedging or ICT concepts | Experienced algorithmic traders |
Templates provide a starting point, not guaranteed profits. Always backtest with realistic slippage and commission settings, review the equity curve and drawdown metrics, and validate on paper trading before risking real capital.