HOW THE 4 MODELS TRADE FUTURES
Futures sits across the hold-time spectrum. Pick the model that matches how long you want to hold a trade.
DAY TRADE
0-60 minute hold. Active in liquid futures: ES, NQ, CL, GC. Grade A bar ≥0.70% expected move. 308 signals across all markets · 67.5% win · +95% YTD.
See model →MULTI HOUR
0.5-2 session hold. Recovery moves on energy, metals and index futures using 4 conviction overlays. Grade A bar ≥4.50%. 262 signals · 71.4% win · +404% YTD.
See model →SWING TRADE
7-28 day hold. Multi-day positions on commodities and financial futures. Grade A bar ≥6.00%. 78 signals · 74.4% win · +225% YTD · A+B 100% win.
See model →INVESTING
Long-term book — Core/Thematic/Cash 60-65/15-20/20. Light futures exposure for thematic hedges. 42 signals · 73.8% win · +502% YTD · Sharpe 2.10.
See model →SAMPLE FUTURES SIGNALS
Examples of how signals look when our models fire on futures. Real signals deliver live to the dashboard with entry, target, stop and conviction grade.
CL CRUDE OIL · MULTI HOUR
GC GOLD · SWING TRADE
ES S&P 500 · DAY TRADE
A-E CONVICTION GRADING
Every signal in every model — futures included — is graded A through E by expected move. Each model has its own per-grade bar because hold time changes what counts as a meaningful move.
| Model | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Trade | ≥0.70% | ≥0.50% | ≥0.30% | ≥0.15% | <0.15% |
| Multi Hour | ≥4.50% | ≥3.50% | ≥2.50% | ≥2.00% | <2.00% |
| Swing Trade | ≥6.00% | ≥5.00% | ≥4.50% | ≥4.00% | <4.00% |
GET FUTURES COVERAGE — PICK A TIER
There's no futures-only subscription. You pick a model (and get its futures signals) or you pick all 4 models (and get all futures coverage across every hold-time band).
Pick any 1 of the 4 models + ATLAS macro overlay + full dashboard + push & email alerts. Futures signals included whenever that model fires on futures.
Choose your modelAll 4 models + ATLAS — Day Trade, Multi Hour, Swing Trade, Investing. Every futures signal across every hold-time band.
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See institutionalFUTURES FAQ
How does Vector Ridge cover futures?
Futures sit across the full hold-time spectrum. Day Trade fires intraday on liquid contracts like ES, NQ, CL and GC. Multi Hour catches session-length recovery moves on energy and metals. Swing Trade holds multi-day positions when macro setups align. Investing rarely uses futures except for thematic hedges. You subscribe to a model, not to futures.
Is there a futures-only subscription?
No. Vector Ridge sells access to models, not markets. Pick one model for $20/month (Single Model + ATLAS macro overlay) or All Models for $50/month (all 4 models + ATLAS, 7-day trial). Whichever you pick, futures signals are included whenever those models fire on futures contracts.
Which model is best for futures traders?
Day Trade for scalpers on ES/NQ. Multi Hour for session-length plays on energy and metals. Swing Trade for multi-day macro positions on commodities and financial futures. All 4 share the same A-E conviction grading.
What conviction grades do futures signals receive?
A is highest conviction, E is speculative. In Swing Trade, A+B combined ran 100% win rate in 2026 YTD; in Multi Hour A+B ran 89%; in Day Trade A+B ran 82%. Futures signals are graded against the same per-model bars as every other instrument.