Algorithmic Trading Blog
Guides, tutorials, and analysis for building systematic trading strategies on Indian markets. Written for self-directed retail investors who want to move from gut-feel decisions to rules-based portfolios.
Bulk Deals vs Block Deals vs Shareholding Patterns
A bulk deal, a block deal, and a shareholding pattern filing each show a different, incomplete slice of who owns a stock. How to read all three.
From a Plain-English Thesis to an Editable Strategy
saral.money's AI assistant turns a plain-language investment thesis into an editable, white-box strategy flow — the same rule nodes you can open and change. What it does, why it stays inspectable, and what it deliberately does not do.
The Indian Algo-Tooling Gap: What Streak, Tradetron and AlgoTest Can't Do
India's no-code algo platforms are either single-stock signal generators or options backtesters. None offer no-code, multi-rule portfolio backtesting on 15+ years of data. A fair look at the gap — and where each incumbent genuinely wins.
Retail vs the Machines: Who Is on the Other Side of Your Trade
Algorithms now drive over half of NSE turnover, and SEBI says 96–97% of prop and foreign-investor profits came from them. Here is what that means for retail — and how to stop bringing manual decisions to an automated fight.
What SEBI's Feb 2025 Retail Algo Framework Actually Changes for You
In February 2025, SEBI gave retail investors a sanctioned path to algorithmic trading for the first time. What the framework permits, the white-box vs black-box distinction, the order thresholds, and what it means for no-code platforms.
Why 93% of F&O Traders Lose — And What Actually Changes the Odds
SEBI's own studies show 9 in 10 Indian F&O traders lose money. The cause is documented behaviour, not bad luck. Here is the evidence — and the one habit that changes the odds.
Why Algorithmic Investing in India Has to Be No-Code
Coders are a low-single-digit share of India's investors, only ~11% report any English, and most new demat accounts come from beyond the metros. The case for why systematic investing here cannot require Python.
Cognitive Biases That Destroy Algo Trading Strategies
From overfitting to survivorship bias, the most common cognitive and statistical biases that lead algo traders astray, and how to avoid them.
What is Algorithmic Trading? A Complete Guide for Indian Traders
Algorithmic trading uses computer programs to execute trades based on predefined rules. Learn how algo trading works, its benefits, SEBI regulations, and how to get started in India.
Backtesting Trading Strategies: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to backtest trading strategies properly. Avoid common pitfalls like look-ahead bias and overfitting. A practical guide for Indian market traders.