STOCKS TRADING WITH ITG QUANTUM
Learn how to trade stock using MotiveWave and ITG Quantum AI software
Welcome to the Stocks Trading section of our website, where we demonstrate how to apply the powerful ITG Quantum AI algorithm to equity markets. While ITG Quantum AI was originally developed and optimized for futures trading – particularly index futures like the E-mini S&P 500 – its adaptability allows it to be effectively configured for trading individual stocks and ETFs. In this section, you’ll learn how to customize our software to analyze stock price action, identify strategic entry and exit points, and automate trades with precision across various equity instruments.
Trading stocks and trading futures share many similarities, including the use of technical analysis, pattern recognition, and momentum-based strategies. However, there are key differences that traders must consider. Stock markets are subject to restrictions like the Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule, settlement delays (T+2), and varying margin requirements. In contrast, futures offer 24-hour trading, higher leverage, and faster settlement, making them ideal for active traders. That said, stocks provide access to thousands of instruments across sectors, allowing for more targeted strategies based on industry trends, earnings, and macroeconomic data.
When using ITG Quantum AI in the stock market, traders benefit from the algorithm’s ability to adapt to slower, less volatile price movements compared to futures. The software can identify micro-trends, breakout patterns, and high-probability pullback setups in popular names like Apple, Tesla, or Nvidia. While futures trading is typically favored for its speed and liquidity, stock trading with AI allows for more personalized portfolio construction and strategy diversification—especially when managing risk through position sizing and sector exposure.
It’s important to recognize the limitations as well. Stock trading is subject to greater regulatory oversight, and some brokerage platforms restrict automation tools or direct API trading. Additionally, slippage and spreads can vary widely across less-liquid stocks. That’s why we’ve tailored ITG Quantum AI to account for these nuances, offering flexible configurations for trade frequency, risk parameters, and signal strength. As you explore this section, you’ll find detailed videos and case studies showing exactly how to set up and deploy the algorithm for stock trading—helping you turn complex equity strategies into clear, actionable trades.
ITG Quantum AI is a powerful and sophisticated tool that can provide traders with a significant edge in pursuing their trading goals. However, algorithmic futures trading is not suitable for everyone. We strongly recommend thoroughly testing all strategies in a simulated environment before committing real capital. Please consult with a licensed financial advisor to ensure this approach aligns with your individual risk tolerance and financial objectives.
— Val Baur, CEO & Founder, ITG Capital Management
In this video, we’ll be testing the application of ITG Quantum AI within the equities market, focusing specifically on Apple Inc. (AAPL) stock. We’ll use tick-by-tick historical data sourced from Google Stocks and Yahoo Finance, combined with the Market Replay feature in the MotiveWave platform. Tick data captures every individual trade executed, providing the most detailed and accurate foundation for backtesting and performance analysis. By leveraging Market Replay, we’re able to recreate real-time trading conditions and evaluate how the algorithm responds under authentic market dynamics.
For this test, we’ll be operating from a cash account with no leverage, trading a standard lot size of 100 shares per position. To maintain consistency and realism, we’ll limit all trading activity to the regular U.S. market session—excluding both pre-market and after-hours trading. This approach allows us to isolate algorithm performance during peak liquidity and most active trading hours.
The simulation will cover the full calendar month of May 2025, offering a comprehensive view of how ITG Quantum AI performs over a sustained period in live market-like conditions. The complete configuration used in this test is outlined in the video description below, but let’s quickly go over the key parameters and settings before diving in.
- Trade Direction: Long and Short
- Entry Order Type: Market
- Entry Time: End of Bar
- Session Profit Target: $20,000
- Session Risk Limit: $20,000
- Additional Buffer: 100 ticks
- Profit Target per Trade: 100 ticks
- Trading Bloc -100 shares
- Maximum Open Positions: 40
- SuperTrend Consistency: Not required for entry
- To filter entry signals more precisely, set ITG Signal Strength to 30-50-70
The SuperTrend Indicator is set to a 3.00 multiplier and 7 periods.
All other settings can remain at default. For this test, we’ll run the algorithm from 9:00 AM Eastern Time on May 1 through 4:00 PM on May 30th.
Let’s see how ITG Quantum AI v.203 performs under these optimized conditions.
NFA Required Risk Disclosure
The trading results shown are hypothetical and presented for educational purposes only to demonstrate one possible application of the ITG Quantum AI software. These results are not typical, and there is no guarantee that any trading account will achieve similar profits or losses.
Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether such trading is appropriate for you in light of your financial condition, objectives, and level of experience.
Past performance, whether actual or hypothetical, is not necessarily indicative of future results. All examples are for illustrative purposes only.
ITG Quantum AI is a tool and not a promise of performance. Use of the software should always be combined with sound risk management and awareness of market volatility.
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Interactive Brokers
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Drive Wealth
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This is just a small glimpse of what’s possible with ITG Quantum AI v.203. Because all key components of the algorithm can be customized to match a trader’s risk tolerance, account size, and trading objectives, the number of potential strategies is virtually limitless trading goals, there is virtually limitless number of trading strategies it could be used with.
THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION TO ENGAGE IN ANY DERIVATIVES TRANSACTION AND SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS AN OFFER OR RECOMMENDATION TO TRADE FUTURES, OPTIONS, OR OTHER DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS.
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