Pedro Silva
@pedrosilva.net
Systematic trader, Mean Reversion and Momentum.
Thinking in probabilities, acting with discipline.
📍Portugal⇄Switzerland
Interested in
💸 #SystematicTrading #Investing #Stocks #FinTwit
Thinking in probabilities, acting with discipline.
📍Portugal⇄Switzerland
Interested in
💸 #SystematicTrading #Investing #Stocks #FinTwit
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Pedro Silva
@pedrosilva.net
· Jul 7
Why Systematic Trading Strategies Beat Stock Picking
A systematic trading strategy generates superior returns with minimal active trading time, in contrast to the time-intensive discretionary stock trading.
www.alphasignals.net
Through research and backtesting, I've found that systematic trading strategies generate superior returns with minimal active trading time, in contrast to the time-intensive nature of discretionary stock #trading.
#AlphaSignals #investing #investingtips
#IXIC #NDX #COMPQ #QQQ #TQQQ #SPX #SPY #IWM
#AlphaSignals #investing #investingtips
#IXIC #NDX #COMPQ #QQQ #TQQQ #SPX #SPY #IWM
It's not about how much it makes, but how much it doesn't give back.
#SystematicTrading
#SystematicTrading
November 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It's not about how much it makes, but how much it doesn't give back.
#SystematicTrading
#SystematicTrading
Weekly review: -5.89% ($SPY: -1.63%)
rough week with gaps up and down all over the place, a mine field of a trading week.
By definition it takes some time to adjust exposure (slowdown), next weeks will make or break for the month.
YoY: +59%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
rough week with gaps up and down all over the place, a mine field of a trading week.
By definition it takes some time to adjust exposure (slowdown), next weeks will make or break for the month.
YoY: +59%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
November 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Weekly review: -5.89% ($SPY: -1.63%)
rough week with gaps up and down all over the place, a mine field of a trading week.
By definition it takes some time to adjust exposure (slowdown), next weeks will make or break for the month.
YoY: +59%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
rough week with gaps up and down all over the place, a mine field of a trading week.
By definition it takes some time to adjust exposure (slowdown), next weeks will make or break for the month.
YoY: +59%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Monthly review October 2025: +7% ($SPY: +2.38%)
A pullback in the middle of the month followed by a nice run up to the end of the month, I'll take it!
Sharpe: 2.43
YoY: +69.84%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
A pullback in the middle of the month followed by a nice run up to the end of the month, I'll take it!
Sharpe: 2.43
YoY: +69.84%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
November 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Monthly review October 2025: +7% ($SPY: +2.38%)
A pullback in the middle of the month followed by a nice run up to the end of the month, I'll take it!
Sharpe: 2.43
YoY: +69.84%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
A pullback in the middle of the month followed by a nice run up to the end of the month, I'll take it!
Sharpe: 2.43
YoY: +69.84%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Weekly review: +4.82% ($SPY: +0.71%)
a good week, a couple of long and shorts made a nice contribution at the end of the week
YoY: +69%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
a good week, a couple of long and shorts made a nice contribution at the end of the week
YoY: +69%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
November 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Weekly review: +4.82% ($SPY: +0.71%)
a good week, a couple of long and shorts made a nice contribution at the end of the week
YoY: +69%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
a good week, a couple of long and shorts made a nice contribution at the end of the week
YoY: +69%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
"These are significantly more dangerous than traditional browser vulnerabilities"
One of the many reasons I'm sticking with an AI-free browser (@vivaldibrowser).
One of the many reasons I'm sticking with an AI-free browser (@vivaldibrowser).
Experts warn OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas has security vulnerabilities that could turn it against users—revealing sensitive data, downloading malware, and worse | Fortune
Experts caution that AI-powered browsers like ChatGPT Atlas could open the door to new kinds of attacks.
fortune.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"These are significantly more dangerous than traditional browser vulnerabilities"
One of the many reasons I'm sticking with an AI-free browser (@vivaldibrowser).
One of the many reasons I'm sticking with an AI-free browser (@vivaldibrowser).
Couldn't resist adding 2 new books to the shelf
Pre-ordered @jackschwager Next Gen Market Wizards + @thechartist Unholy Grails
Although each focus on opposite trading strategies (discretionary vs systematic) — both showcase the same goals: consistently beating the market
Pre-ordered @jackschwager Next Gen Market Wizards + @thechartist Unholy Grails
Although each focus on opposite trading strategies (discretionary vs systematic) — both showcase the same goals: consistently beating the market
October 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Couldn't resist adding 2 new books to the shelf
Pre-ordered @jackschwager Next Gen Market Wizards + @thechartist Unholy Grails
Although each focus on opposite trading strategies (discretionary vs systematic) — both showcase the same goals: consistently beating the market
Pre-ordered @jackschwager Next Gen Market Wizards + @thechartist Unholy Grails
Although each focus on opposite trading strategies (discretionary vs systematic) — both showcase the same goals: consistently beating the market
Weekly review: +5.93% ($SPY: +1.94%)
a good week, slow start but ec ended up at all-time high following the market.
YoY: +62%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
a good week, slow start but ec ended up at all-time high following the market.
YoY: +62%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
October 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Weekly review: +5.93% ($SPY: +1.94%)
a good week, slow start but ec ended up at all-time high following the market.
YoY: +62%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
a good week, slow start but ec ended up at all-time high following the market.
YoY: +62%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Weekly review: shorts doing the heavy lifting +6.9% ($SPY: +1.74%). Quick dip or drawdown, there's no other way but letting uncorrelated strategies take their turn.
Year-to-date: +43%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Year-to-date: +43%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
October 18, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Weekly review: shorts doing the heavy lifting +6.9% ($SPY: +1.74%). Quick dip or drawdown, there's no other way but letting uncorrelated strategies take their turn.
Year-to-date: +43%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Year-to-date: +43%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Switching to #SystematicTrading has been a game-changer: in consistent results, peace of mind and screen time. No more drama watching volatile markets. Replaced anxiety, fear, FOMO and guesswork with a backtested process. And the additional free time is priceless!
#AlgoTrading
#AlgoTrading
October 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Switching to #SystematicTrading has been a game-changer: in consistent results, peace of mind and screen time. No more drama watching volatile markets. Replaced anxiety, fear, FOMO and guesswork with a backtested process. And the additional free time is priceless!
#AlgoTrading
#AlgoTrading
Weekly review: the drawdown was long due but it didn't have to start like this, this week: -7.21% ($SPY: -2.42%).
Will keep pressing buttons the usual way...
Year-to-date: +34%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Will keep pressing buttons the usual way...
Year-to-date: +34%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
October 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Weekly review: the drawdown was long due but it didn't have to start like this, this week: -7.21% ($SPY: -2.42%).
Will keep pressing buttons the usual way...
Year-to-date: +34%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Will keep pressing buttons the usual way...
Year-to-date: +34%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Weekly review: a quiet week and that's ok +1.09% ($SPY: +1.12%)
A few shorts worked nicely and helped to balance the hit on $PLTR
Year-to-date: +44.64%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
A few shorts worked nicely and helped to balance the hit on $PLTR
Year-to-date: +44.64%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
October 4, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Weekly review: a quiet week and that's ok +1.09% ($SPY: +1.12%)
A few shorts worked nicely and helped to balance the hit on $PLTR
Year-to-date: +44.64%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
A few shorts worked nicely and helped to balance the hit on $PLTR
Year-to-date: +44.64%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Monthly review: contrary to popular belief (seasonality) and poor reputation, September turned out to be a great month +15.46% ($SPY: +3.56%)
Year-to-date: +46.54%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Year-to-date: +46.54%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
October 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Monthly review: contrary to popular belief (seasonality) and poor reputation, September turned out to be a great month +15.46% ($SPY: +3.56%)
Year-to-date: +46.54%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Year-to-date: +46.54%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
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You don't have to be great to get started. But you have to start to be great.
Act now!
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Act now!
seths.blog/2025/09/act-...
September 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
You don't have to be great to get started. But you have to start to be great.
Act now!
seths.blog/2025/09/act-...
Act now!
seths.blog/2025/09/act-...
Discovering Systematic Trading felt like what @nntaleb calls 'Hit by Lightning' in Fooled by Randomness. A shocking discovery that changed everything - This is for me! All of a sudden trading started to make a lot more sense.
#SystematicTrading
#SystematicTrading
September 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Discovering Systematic Trading felt like what @nntaleb calls 'Hit by Lightning' in Fooled by Randomness. A shocking discovery that changed everything - This is for me! All of a sudden trading started to make a lot more sense.
#SystematicTrading
#SystematicTrading
Weekly review: mostly flat, just slightly above water at +0.74% ($SPY: -0.28%). Holding up the gains from previous weeks at all-time highs would make it for a good month.
Month-to-date: +12.85%
Year-to-date: +43%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Month-to-date: +12.85%
Year-to-date: +43%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
September 27, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Weekly review: mostly flat, just slightly above water at +0.74% ($SPY: -0.28%). Holding up the gains from previous weeks at all-time highs would make it for a good month.
Month-to-date: +12.85%
Year-to-date: +43%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Month-to-date: +12.85%
Year-to-date: +43%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
1.4% interest 😂
These guys have no idea how I invest my money.
These guys have no idea how I invest my money.
September 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
1.4% interest 😂
These guys have no idea how I invest my money.
These guys have no idea how I invest my money.
Just started listening to Fooled by Randomness on Audible - Nassim Taleb’s take on luck, risk, and markets resonates differently when you trade systematically. Curious to see how it sharpens my thought process.
#SystematicTrading #QuantMindset
www.audible.de/pd/Fooled-by...
#SystematicTrading #QuantMindset
www.audible.de/pd/Fooled-by...
Fooled by Randomness
Schau dir dieses Hörbuch auf Audible.de an. This audiobook is about luck, or more precisely, how we perceive and deal with luck in life and business. It is already a landmark work and its title has…
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September 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Just started listening to Fooled by Randomness on Audible - Nassim Taleb’s take on luck, risk, and markets resonates differently when you trade systematically. Curious to see how it sharpens my thought process.
#SystematicTrading #QuantMindset
www.audible.de/pd/Fooled-by...
#SystematicTrading #QuantMindset
www.audible.de/pd/Fooled-by...
#SystematicTrading is all about backtesting and data, but the real lessons come from actual market exposure.
Fortunately I was not afraid to jump into live trading as soon as possible. Testing strategies in real life is the only way to truly know what works and what fails.
Fortunately I was not afraid to jump into live trading as soon as possible. Testing strategies in real life is the only way to truly know what works and what fails.
September 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#SystematicTrading is all about backtesting and data, but the real lessons come from actual market exposure.
Fortunately I was not afraid to jump into live trading as soon as possible. Testing strategies in real life is the only way to truly know what works and what fails.
Fortunately I was not afraid to jump into live trading as soon as possible. Testing strategies in real life is the only way to truly know what works and what fails.
Weekly review: pretty good but not great week, I'll take it +2.85% ($SPY: +0.96%). On track for a solid monthly performance if it holds.
Year-to-date: +42.42%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Year-to-date: +42.42%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
September 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Weekly review: pretty good but not great week, I'll take it +2.85% ($SPY: +0.96%). On track for a solid monthly performance if it holds.
Year-to-date: +42.42%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
Year-to-date: +42.42%
#SystematicTrading #Next1000Trades
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A collection of hilarious short stories set in a proprietary trading firm
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by Henrique M. Simões @henrimsimoes
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September 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Great opportunity to get for free "Life on the Trading Desk"!
A collection of hilarious short stories set in a proprietary trading firm
by Henrique M. Simões @henrimsimoes
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DG...
A collection of hilarious short stories set in a proprietary trading firm
by Henrique M. Simões @henrimsimoes
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DG...
Spending the weekend without looking at screens, scanning for stocks or flipping through charts.
Import market data, run generate orders, transmit to IB. That's it, every day the same.
#SystematicTrading
Import market data, run generate orders, transmit to IB. That's it, every day the same.
#SystematicTrading
September 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Spending the weekend without looking at screens, scanning for stocks or flipping through charts.
Import market data, run generate orders, transmit to IB. That's it, every day the same.
#SystematicTrading
Import market data, run generate orders, transmit to IB. That's it, every day the same.
#SystematicTrading
Weekly review: record week with +10% ($SPY: +1.57%). Equity at new all-time high. After a negative August (-3%), strategies are back in sync and firing on all cylinders. YTD: +38.51%
#SystematicTrading #next1000trades
#SystematicTrading #next1000trades
September 13, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Weekly review: record week with +10% ($SPY: +1.57%). Equity at new all-time high. After a negative August (-3%), strategies are back in sync and firing on all cylinders. YTD: +38.51%
#SystematicTrading #next1000trades
#SystematicTrading #next1000trades
$APP
My Ndx momentum trading strategy picked up $APP on August 6.
What a move since, up 49% in 25 trading days.
#SystematicTrading #next1000trades
My Ndx momentum trading strategy picked up $APP on August 6.
What a move since, up 49% in 25 trading days.
#SystematicTrading #next1000trades
September 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
$APP
My Ndx momentum trading strategy picked up $APP on August 6.
What a move since, up 49% in 25 trading days.
#SystematicTrading #next1000trades
My Ndx momentum trading strategy picked up $APP on August 6.
What a move since, up 49% in 25 trading days.
#SystematicTrading #next1000trades
I was not able to eliminate risk from my trading, that's impossible.
But I learned how to control risk and equalize it across uncorrelated trading strategies.
That’s the only way I found to survive the randomness of markets.
#SystematicTrading
But I learned how to control risk and equalize it across uncorrelated trading strategies.
That’s the only way I found to survive the randomness of markets.
#SystematicTrading
September 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I was not able to eliminate risk from my trading, that's impossible.
But I learned how to control risk and equalize it across uncorrelated trading strategies.
That’s the only way I found to survive the randomness of markets.
#SystematicTrading
But I learned how to control risk and equalize it across uncorrelated trading strategies.
That’s the only way I found to survive the randomness of markets.
#SystematicTrading