Most retail investors who try to trade actively arrive at the same conclusion after a few months: it is harder than it looks, more time-consuming than expected, and far more emotional than any spreadsheet suggests. Algorithmic trading for retail investors was supposed to solve that. Yet the majority of commercial robots sold online over-promise and under-deliver, leaving buyers with a drained account and a healthy scepticism about automation in general.
QuantStone was built as a direct answer to that problem. Two proprietary algorithms, a transparent and verifiable track record, a cost structure that only earns when you do, and a setup that takes roughly 15 minutes. This page explains exactly how the service works, what it costs, what the realistic risks are, and who it is genuinely suited to.
If you want the broader technical picture first, the guide on how automated forex trading robots work is a good starting point before coming back here.
Your algorithms work. You live your life.
2 automated trading algorithms with a certified track record, verifiable in real time. Your funds stay in your own account with a regulated broker. A 20% commission on profits only: no profit, no commission. Available to clients outside the United States.
Join QuantStone on Telegram →Trading involves risk and you can lose some or all of your invested capital. Past performance is not indicative of future results. QuantStone is not available to residents of the United States.
The Real Problem With Trading on Your Own
Active trading demands three things most people underestimate: consistent time, iron discipline, and the ability to act without emotion under financial pressure. Miss any one of those and your results will reflect it.
Emotions are, statistically, the most expensive element. A position held too long because you refuse to accept a loss, or a trade skipped because yesterday was painful, compounds into significant underperformance over time. The common mistakes retail traders repeat are well documented, and if you recognise yourself in any of them, the article on automated trading mistakes beginners make is worth reading before you commit capital to anything.
Automation removes the emotional variable. An algorithm executes every signal its logic generates, at any hour, without hesitation and without revenge trading. That is the core value proposition, and it is a real one, provided the underlying strategy is sound and the track record is genuine.
How QuantStone's Automated Trading Works
QuantStone operates two algorithms built as MetaTrader Expert Advisors. If you are unfamiliar with that format, the full explanation of what an Expert Advisor is in MetaTrader covers the mechanics in detail. In practical terms, here is the process from sign-up to live trading.
Step 1: Choose the algorithm that matches your profile
QuantStone currently runs two strategies, each with a distinct character.
- SENTINEL is the aggressive profile. It trades the EUR/USD currency pair exclusively. The minimum deposit is $350. QuantStone targets a return of around 50% per month. That figure is a target, not a guarantee and not a past result. It is not guaranteed, and no projection of final balance or compounded annual return should be inferred from it.
- PREDATOR is the moderate profile. It specialises in gold (XAUUSD). The minimum deposit is also $350. Historical trading results have ranged from 20 to 30% per month. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and those historical figures are not guaranteed to repeat.
Running both algorithms simultaneously, on separate accounts, is a practical way to spread exposure across two different instruments and two different risk profiles. More than 500 investors currently use QuantStone, and many operate accounts for each algorithm in parallel.
Step 2: Open your account at Startrader
QuantStone's partner broker is Startrader, a regulated broker. You open an account directly with Startrader. Your funds are held in your own account, in your own name. QuantStone never holds client capital and never has withdrawal access to it. You retain full ownership and can withdraw at any time.
Step 3: Connect the algorithm and go live
The algorithm runs on a VPS (Virtual Private Server) provided through Startrader, which means you do not need to leave a computer switched on around the clock. The entire setup process takes approximately 15 minutes. After that, the algorithm trades autonomously. No daily monitoring is required on your part.
The Proof: Track Record and Transparency
One of the most common and legitimate complaints about commercial trading robots is that their published results cannot be verified. QuantStone addresses this directly. The track record for each algorithm is certified and verifiable in real time. You can review the live performance data for SENTINEL, for example, on the real-time QuantStone algorithm performance page before committing a single dollar.
For PREDATOR, the published historical trading results of 20 to 30% per month represent the actual track record of the algorithm. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For SENTINEL, the 50% monthly figure is a forward-looking target and is not guaranteed. Neither figure should be read as a promise of what your account will return.
Transparency is the baseline, not a marketing feature. More than 500 investors using the service is a factual figure, not a claim engineered to impress. You can ask questions and see the community firsthand via the QuantStone Telegram channel.
Your algorithms work. You live your life.
2 automated trading algorithms with a certified track record, verifiable in real time. Your funds stay in your own account with a regulated broker. A 20% commission on profits only: no profit, no commission. Available to clients outside the United States.
Join QuantStone on Telegram →Trading involves risk and you can lose some or all of your invested capital. Past performance is not indicative of future results. QuantStone is not available to residents of the United States.
A Cost Structure That Aligns Interests
QuantStone charges a 20% commission on generated profits, calculated daily. There is no subscription fee, no monthly charge and no fee of any kind if there are no profits. If a day produces no gain, no commission is taken. If a month produces a loss, no commission is taken.
That structure matters for one simple reason: QuantStone's revenue depends entirely on the algorithms performing. There is no financial incentive to sign clients up and then deliver nothing, because nothing would be earned in that scenario. The interests of the service and the interests of the client point in the same direction.
To summarise the cost structure clearly:
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | None |
| Commission on profits | 20%, calculated daily |
| Commission when there are no profits | None |
Who This Service Is For, and Who It Is Not For
Algorithmic trading for retail investors is not a universal solution. QuantStone is suited to a specific type of person, and it is worth being direct about that.
This may suit you if:
- You want exposure to algorithmic trading but do not have the time or inclination to build and manage strategies yourself.
- You understand that trading involves risk and are comfortable with the possibility of loss.
- You are working with capital you can afford to have at risk, separate from your emergency fund, your rent, or any money you will need in the near term.
- You are based outside the United States. The service is not available to US residents, because US retail forex is subject to heavy regulatory restrictions under CFTC and NFA rules, and the partner broker does not serve US clients.
This is not for you if:
- You are looking for guaranteed income or a risk-free way to grow money.
- You are considering using money you need for living expenses, debt repayment or essential commitments.
- You expect profits every month regardless of market conditions.
QuantStone does not provide investment advice. Nothing on this page or anywhere on the QuantStone platform constitutes a recommendation to trade any financial instrument.
Common Objections, Answered Honestly
Is it risky?
Yes. All trading carries risk, and algorithmic trading is not an exception. The algorithms can and do experience losing trades and losing periods. The track record is real, but past performance is not indicative of future results and does not protect your capital from future losses. You can lose part or all of the capital you deposit. That is a factual statement, not a disclaimer buried in small print.
Can I withdraw my money whenever I want?
Yes. Your funds are in your own Startrader account, in your own name. QuantStone has no custody of your capital and no ability to restrict your access to it. You can withdraw at any time, subject to standard broker processing procedures.
Do I need trading knowledge to use this?
You do not need to know how to analyse charts or place trades manually. The algorithm operates independently. A basic understanding of what trading involves and what the risks are is, however, important before you commit any capital. The resources linked throughout this page are a practical starting point.
What happens in a losing month?
No commission is charged. The 20% fee applies only to generated profits. A month with no profits, or a month with a net loss, produces zero commission for QuantStone. Your account reflects the trading results of the algorithm, which can be negative. That is the nature of trading.
Do I need to leave my computer on?
No. The algorithm runs on a VPS provided through Startrader. Your computer can be switched off. The algorithm continues trading around the clock without any input from you.
Risk Warning
Trading involves risk and you can lose some or all of your invested capital. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Only trade with money you can afford to lose. QuantStone does not provide investment advice and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.