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Strategy types

Algo trading strategy types

What each kind of strategy does, when it tends to work, and the verified algos on Lantern that use it.

Credit Spread strategies

Sells one option and buys a cheaper one further out. Collects premium with a known maximum loss.

Tends to work in
Steady markets and time decay near expiry
Market view
Non-directional or mildly directional
Algos
3
US stocksCredit SpreadSPX index optionsHigh
1Y
+22.2%
Max DD
-8.8%
Sharpe
1.05
Win 79%SL 6%Min ₹4L98 subscribers◼ Black box
₹1,499/mo + 20% profit share

Momentum strategies

Buys what has been rising fastest and rotates out of laggards. Rides strong trends.

Tends to work in
Trending markets with clear leaders
Market view
Directional
Algos
3
IndiaMomentumNIFTY 200 universeModerate
1Y
+13.1%
Max DD
-16.7%
Sharpe
1.64
Win 49%SL 6%Min ₹2L280 subscribers◻ White box
₹799/mo + 15% profit share
US stocksMomentumS&P 500 universeModerate
1Y
+19.7%
Max DD
-11.3%
Sharpe
0.70
Win 51%SL 7%Min ₹2.5L210 subscribers◻ White box
₹999/mo + 15% profit share
CryptoMomentumBTC, ETH and USDTHigh
1Y
+51.5%
Max DD
-27.8%
Sharpe
1.00
Win 47%SL 8%Min ₹75k175 subscribers◼ Black box
₹899/mo + 20% profit share

Trend Following strategies

Follows the direction of a move once it is established and exits when it reverses. Fewer, larger wins.

Tends to work in
Long, sustained moves
Market view
Directional
Algos
3
US stocksTrend FollowingQQQ and TLT ETFsModerate
1Y
+13.5%
Max DD
-8.4%
Sharpe
0.45
Win 44%SL 5%Min ₹1.5L145 subscribers◻ White box
₹599/mo + 15% profit share
CryptoTrend FollowingBTC/USDT spotVery High
1Y
+54.9%
Max DD
-26.4%
Sharpe
1.00
Win 39%SL 4%Min ₹50k260 subscribers◻ White box
₹1,199/mo + 20% profit share

Calendar Spread / Carry strategies

Trades the price gap between near and far contracts of the same commodity. Low link to stock-market moves.

Tends to work in
Diversifying an equity-heavy portfolio
Market view
Non-directional
Algos
1
IndiaCalendar Spread / CarryGOLD FuturesModerate
1Y
+23.3%
Max DD
-7.9%
Sharpe
1.25
Win 66%SL 3%Min ₹1L130 subscribers◻ White box
₹699/mo + 15% profit share

Factor Rotation strategies

Rotates between stocks by a factor such as dividend yield, quality or value on a fixed schedule.

Tends to work in
Long-term, lower-turnover investing
Market view
Directional
Algos
1
IndiaFactor RotationNIFTY 500 universeLow
1Y
+2.5%
Max DD
-11.3%
Sharpe
0.12
Win 63%SL 10%Min ₹50k500 subscribers◻ White box
₹299/mo + 10% profit share

Iron Condor strategies

Sells a call spread and a put spread around the current price. Earns when the market stays in a range; the bought wings cap the loss.

Tends to work in
Range-bound, low-volatility markets
Market view
Non-directional
Algos
1

Mean Reversion strategies

Bets that stretched prices return toward their average. Many small trades, short holding periods.

Tends to work in
Choppy, range-bound sessions
Market view
Directional
Algos
1
IndiaMean ReversionNIFTY FuturesHigh
1Y
+50.9%
Max DD
-7.8%
Sharpe
2.11
Win 58%SL 1.5%Min ₹1.5L173 subscribers◼ Black box
₹1,199/mo + 20% profit share

Short Straddle strategies

Sells the at-the-money call and put, with protection further out. Earns from time decay when price stays near the strike.

Tends to work in
Quiet sessions; needs tight risk control
Market view
Non-directional
Algos
1
IndiaShort Straddle (hedged)NIFTYHigh
1Y
+51.5%
Max DD
-17.3%
Sharpe
0.71
Win 64%SL 2%Min ₹1.8L162 subscribers◼ Black box
₹1,299/mo + 20% profit share

Not sure which type fits?

The analytics dashboard suggests a set for your risk profile, and Combine shows how different types smooth each other out. New to the terms? See the metrics glossary.

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