Evaluation — Stage 1

Strategy Submission

No source code is requested at any stage. Complete all required fields accurately — submissions are reviewed against a minimum performance threshold before proceeding to paper evaluation.

Applicant Profile

Full Name*

Email Address*

Country of Residence*

Years of Quantitative Experience*

Current Role / Affiliation

LinkedIn or Portfolio URL

Strategy Profile

Strategy Name

Internal reference only

Asset Class*

Trading Frequency*

Implementation Language*

Signal Approach*

At least one selection required.

Select all that apply.

Methodology Description*

0/1000

No code — describe your signal logic, data sources, universe, and edge. Max 1000 characters.

Performance Record

All figures are verified during the paper evaluation phase. Report actual numbers — inflated stats will be identified and the application disqualified.

Months of Live Performance*

Minimum 3. Paper trading not accepted.

Annualised Return (%)*

Sharpe Ratio*

Minimum threshold: 1.0

Maximum Drawdown (%)*

Absolute value, e.g. 12.3

Win Rate (%)

Optional

Average Hold Duration*

Backtest Report*

Google Drive / Dropbox PDF link. Must include equity curve and out-of-sample period.

Live Performance Evidence*

Brokerage statement or verified dashboard link. Backtest-only submissions are not accepted.

Declarations

This strategy is my original work. It does not incorporate material non-public information or violate any existing employment or IP agreements. I understand that no source code transfer is required or will be requested at any stage of the Alpha X Producers programme. I agree to Alpha Technologies' submission terms and understand that a mutual NDA will be executed prior to the paper evaluation phase.

We review all submissions within 5 business days. You may be contacted for clarification before a decision is made. This submission does not constitute an offer or commitment from either party.