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Quant Strategy Framework Examples

Mix.install([
  {:quant, github: "the-nerd-company/quant"},
  {:explorer, "~> 0.11"},
  {:kino, "~> 0.12"},
  {:decimal, "~> 2.0"}
])

Sample Data Generation

# Generate sample price data that exhibits trends and crossovers for realistic strategy testing
dates = Date.range(~D[2024-01-01], ~D[2024-06-30]) |> Enum.to_list()

# Create realistic price movements with trend changes and volatility
base_price = 100.0
seed = :rand.uniform(1000000)
:rand.seed(:exsss, {seed, seed + 1, seed + 2})

# Generate more realistic price series with trends
prices = Enum.scan(dates, base_price, fn _date, prev_price ->
  # Add trend component and random walk
  trend = 0.0002  # Small upward trend
  volatility = 0.015  # Daily volatility ~1.5%
  
  # Random component with normal-ish distribution
  random_change = (:rand.uniform() - 0.5) * 2 * volatility
  
  # Add some momentum/mean reversion
  momentum = if :rand.uniform() > 0.7, do: random_change * 0.5, else: 0
  
  new_price = prev_price * (1 + trend + random_change + momentum)
  max(new_price, 10.0)  # Prevent unrealistically low prices
end)

# Generate realistic OHLC data
ohlc_data = Enum.map(prices, fn close_price ->
  # Generate high/low with realistic spreads
  spread = close_price * (:rand.uniform() * 0.02 + 0.005)  # 0.5% to 2.5% spread
  high = close_price + spread * :rand.uniform()
  low = close_price - spread * :rand.uniform()
  
  # Ensure high >= close >= low
  high = max(high, close_price)
  low = min(low, close_price)
  
  %{high: high, low: low, close: close_price}
end)

# Extract OHLC components
highs = Enum.map(ohlc_data, & &1.high)
lows = Enum.map(ohlc_data, & &1.low)
closes = Enum.map(ohlc_data, & &1.close)

# Opening prices (previous day's close + gap)
opens = [List.first(closes)] ++ 
        Enum.map(Enum.drop(closes, -1), fn prev_close ->
          gap = (:rand.uniform() - 0.5) * 0.005  # Small overnight gap
          prev_close * (1 + gap)
        end)

# Realistic volume data
volumes = Enum.map(1..length(prices), fn _ -> 
  base_volume = 1_000_000
  volume_variation = (:rand.uniform() * 0.8 + 0.6)  # 60% to 140% of base
  round(base_volume * volume_variation)
end)

# Create DataFrame with proper OHLCV structure
sample_data = %{
  date: dates,
  open: opens,
  high: highs,  
  low: lows,
  close: closes,
  volume: volumes
}

df = Explorer.DataFrame.new(sample_data)
IO.puts("Generated #{Explorer.DataFrame.n_rows(df)} rows of sample OHLCV data")
IO.puts("Price range: $#{:erlang.float_to_binary(Enum.min(closes), decimals: 2)} - $#{:erlang.float_to_binary(Enum.max(closes), decimals: 2)}")

# Display sample of the data
Explorer.DataFrame.head(df, 10)

Basic Strategy Examples

1. Simple Moving Average Crossover Strategy

# Create a simple SMA crossover strategy using our actual implementation
sma_strategy = Quant.Strategy.sma_crossover(fast_period: 12, slow_period: 26)

IO.puts("=== SMA Crossover Strategy Configuration ===")
IO.inspect(sma_strategy, pretty: true)

# Generate signals using the real implementation
{:ok, sma_signals} = Quant.Strategy.generate_signals(df, sma_strategy)

# Analyze signal distribution
signals = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(sma_signals, "signal") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
signal_counts = Enum.frequencies(signals)

IO.puts("\n=== SMA Signal Analysis ===")
IO.puts("Buy signals (1): #{Map.get(signal_counts, 1, 0)}")
IO.puts("Hold signals (0): #{Map.get(signal_counts, 0, 0)}")  
IO.puts("Sell signals (-1): #{Map.get(signal_counts, -1, 0)}")

# Calculate signal statistics
total_signals = length(signals)
buy_rate = (Map.get(signal_counts, 1, 0) / total_signals * 100) |> Float.round(1)
sell_rate = (Map.get(signal_counts, -1, 0) / total_signals * 100) |> Float.round(1)

IO.puts("Buy rate: #{buy_rate}%")
IO.puts("Sell rate: #{sell_rate}%")

# Show the data with moving averages and signals
result_columns = ["date", "close", "close_sma_12", "close_sma_26", "signal", "signal_strength", "signal_reason"]
available_columns = Explorer.DataFrame.names(sma_signals)
columns_to_show = Enum.filter(result_columns, &(&1 in available_columns))

Explorer.DataFrame.head(sma_signals, 15) |> 
Explorer.DataFrame.select(columns_to_show)

2. RSI Threshold Strategy

# Create RSI threshold strategy with our actual implementation
rsi_strategy = Quant.Strategy.rsi_threshold(
  period: 14,
  oversold: 30,
  overbought: 70
)

IO.puts("=== RSI Threshold Strategy Configuration ===")
IO.inspect(rsi_strategy, pretty: true)

# Generate signals
{:ok, rsi_signals} = Quant.Strategy.generate_signals(df, rsi_strategy)

# Analyze RSI signal distribution
rsi_signal_list = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(rsi_signals, "signal") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
rsi_signal_counts = Enum.frequencies(rsi_signal_list)

IO.puts("\n=== RSI Signal Analysis ===")
IO.puts("Buy signals (1): #{Map.get(rsi_signal_counts, 1, 0)}")
IO.puts("Hold signals (0): #{Map.get(rsi_signal_counts, 0, 0)}")
IO.puts("Sell signals (-1): #{Map.get(rsi_signal_counts, -1, 0)}")

# Show RSI extreme values
rsi_values = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(rsi_signals, "close_rsi_14") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
valid_rsi = Enum.filter(rsi_values, &is_number/1)

if length(valid_rsi) > 0 do
  min_rsi = Enum.min(valid_rsi) |> Float.round(2)
  max_rsi = Enum.max(valid_rsi) |> Float.round(2)
  avg_rsi = (Enum.sum(valid_rsi) / length(valid_rsi)) |> Float.round(2)
  
  IO.puts("RSI Range: #{min_rsi} - #{max_rsi} (avg: #{avg_rsi})")
  
  oversold_count = Enum.count(valid_rsi, &amp;(&amp;1 <= 30))
  overbought_count = Enum.count(valid_rsi, &amp;(&amp;1 >= 70))
  
  IO.puts("Oversold periods: #{oversold_count}")
  IO.puts("Overbought periods: #{overbought_count}")
end

# Show RSI values and signals
rsi_columns = ["date", "close", "close_rsi_14", "signal", "signal_strength", "signal_reason"]
available_rsi_columns = Explorer.DataFrame.names(rsi_signals)
rsi_columns_to_show = Enum.filter(rsi_columns, &amp;(&amp;1 in available_rsi_columns))

Explorer.DataFrame.head(rsi_signals, 20) |>
Explorer.DataFrame.select(rsi_columns_to_show)

3. MACD Crossover Strategy

# Create MACD crossover strategy with our actual implementation
macd_strategy = Quant.Strategy.macd_crossover(
  fast_period: 12,
  slow_period: 26,
  signal_period: 9
)

IO.puts("=== MACD Crossover Strategy Configuration ===")
IO.inspect(macd_strategy, pretty: true)

# Generate signals
{:ok, macd_signals} = Quant.Strategy.generate_signals(df, macd_strategy)

# Analyze MACD signal distribution  
macd_signal_list = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(macd_signals, "signal") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
macd_signal_counts = Enum.frequencies(macd_signal_list)

IO.puts("\n=== MACD Signal Analysis ===")
IO.puts("Buy signals (1): #{Map.get(macd_signal_counts, 1, 0)}")
IO.puts("Hold signals (0): #{Map.get(macd_signal_counts, 0, 0)}")
IO.puts("Sell signals (-1): #{Map.get(macd_signal_counts, -1, 0)}")

# Analyze MACD crossovers if available
macd_columns = Explorer.DataFrame.names(macd_signals)
if "macd_crossover" in macd_columns do
  crossovers = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(macd_signals, "macd_crossover") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
  crossover_counts = Enum.frequencies(crossovers)
  
  IO.puts("MACD Crossovers:")
  IO.puts("Bullish crossovers: #{Map.get(crossover_counts, 1, 0)}")
  IO.puts("Bearish crossovers: #{Map.get(crossover_counts, -1, 0)}")
  IO.puts("No crossover: #{Map.get(crossover_counts, 0, 0)}")
end

# Show MACD values and signals
macd_display_columns = ["date", "close", "close_macd_12_26", "close_signal_9", "signal", "signal_strength"]
available_macd_columns = Explorer.DataFrame.names(macd_signals)
macd_columns_to_show = Enum.filter(macd_display_columns, &amp;(&amp;1 in available_macd_columns))

Explorer.DataFrame.head(macd_signals, 20) |>
Explorer.DataFrame.select(macd_columns_to_show)

4. Exponential Moving Average (EMA) Crossover Strategy

# Create EMA crossover strategy to demonstrate different moving average types
ema_strategy = Quant.Strategy.ema_crossover(fast_period: 12, slow_period: 26)

IO.puts("=== EMA Crossover Strategy Configuration ===")
IO.inspect(ema_strategy, pretty: true)

# Generate signals
{:ok, ema_signals} = Quant.Strategy.generate_signals(df, ema_strategy)

# Analyze EMA signal distribution
ema_signal_list = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(ema_signals, "signal") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
ema_signal_counts = Enum.frequencies(ema_signal_list)

IO.puts("\n=== EMA Signal Analysis ===")
IO.puts("Buy signals (1): #{Map.get(ema_signal_counts, 1, 0)}")
IO.puts("Hold signals (0): #{Map.get(ema_signal_counts, 0, 0)}")
IO.puts("Sell signals (-1): #{Map.get(ema_signal_counts, -1, 0)}")

# Compare EMA vs SMA responsiveness
IO.puts("\nComparing EMA vs SMA signal frequency:")
ema_active_signals = Map.get(ema_signal_counts, 1, 0) + Map.get(ema_signal_counts, -1, 0)
sma_active_signals = Map.get(signal_counts, 1, 0) + Map.get(signal_counts, -1, 0)
IO.puts("EMA active signals: #{ema_active_signals}")
IO.puts("SMA active signals: #{sma_active_signals}")

# Show EMA values and signals
ema_columns = ["date", "close", "close_ema_12", "close_ema_26", "signal", "signal_strength", "signal_reason"]
available_ema_columns = Explorer.DataFrame.names(ema_signals)
ema_columns_to_show = Enum.filter(ema_columns, &amp;(&amp;1 in available_ema_columns))

Explorer.DataFrame.head(ema_signals, 15) |>
Explorer.DataFrame.select(ema_columns_to_show)

Composite Strategy Examples

1. Combining Strategies with AND Logic

# Combine SMA and RSI strategies using AND logic (both must agree)
composite_and_strategy = Quant.Strategy.composite([
  Quant.Strategy.sma_crossover(fast_period: 12, slow_period: 26),
  Quant.Strategy.rsi_threshold(period: 14, oversold: 30, overbought: 70)
], logic: :all)

IO.puts("=== Composite Strategy (AND Logic) Configuration ===")
IO.inspect(composite_and_strategy, pretty: true)

# Generate signals for composite strategy
{:ok, composite_and_signals} = Quant.Strategy.generate_signals(df, composite_and_strategy)

# Analyze composite signal distribution
composite_and_signal_list = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(composite_and_signals, "signal") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
composite_and_signal_counts = Enum.frequencies(composite_and_signal_list)

IO.puts("\n=== Composite Strategy (AND) Signal Analysis ===")
IO.puts("Buy signals (1): #{Map.get(composite_and_signal_counts, 1, 0)}")
IO.puts("Hold signals (0): #{Map.get(composite_and_signal_counts, 0, 0)}")
IO.puts("Sell signals (-1): #{Map.get(composite_and_signal_counts, -1, 0)}")

# Compare with individual strategies
IO.puts("\nSignal Comparison:")
IO.puts("SMA only: #{Map.get(signal_counts, 1, 0)} buys, #{Map.get(signal_counts, -1, 0)} sells")
IO.puts("RSI only: #{Map.get(rsi_signal_counts, 1, 0)} buys, #{Map.get(rsi_signal_counts, -1, 0)} sells")
IO.puts("Combined (AND): #{Map.get(composite_and_signal_counts, 1, 0)} buys, #{Map.get(composite_and_signal_counts, -1, 0)} sells")

# Show composite signals
composite_columns = ["date", "close", "signal", "signal_strength", "signal_reason"]
available_composite_columns = Explorer.DataFrame.names(composite_and_signals)
composite_columns_to_show = Enum.filter(composite_columns, &amp;(&amp;1 in available_composite_columns))

Explorer.DataFrame.head(composite_and_signals, 20) |>
Explorer.DataFrame.select(composite_columns_to_show)

2. Combining Strategies with OR Logic

# Combine strategies using OR logic (either can trigger signal)
composite_or_strategy = Quant.Strategy.composite([
  Quant.Strategy.sma_crossover(fast_period: 12, slow_period: 26),
  Quant.Strategy.rsi_threshold(period: 14, oversold: 30, overbought: 70)
], logic: :any)

# Generate signals
{:ok, composite_or_signals} = Quant.Strategy.generate_signals(df, composite_or_strategy)

# Analyze OR logic results
composite_or_signal_list = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(composite_or_signals, "signal") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
composite_or_signal_counts = Enum.frequencies(composite_or_signal_list)

IO.puts("\n=== Composite Strategy (OR) Signal Analysis ===")
IO.puts("Buy signals (1): #{Map.get(composite_or_signal_counts, 1, 0)}")
IO.puts("Hold signals (0): #{Map.get(composite_or_signal_counts, 0, 0)}")
IO.puts("Sell signals (-1): #{Map.get(composite_or_signal_counts, -1, 0)}")

IO.puts("\nOR vs AND Logic Comparison:")
IO.puts("OR logic: #{Map.get(composite_or_signal_counts, 1, 0)} buys, #{Map.get(composite_or_signal_counts, -1, 0)} sells")
IO.puts("AND logic: #{Map.get(composite_and_signal_counts, 1, 0)} buys, #{Map.get(composite_and_signal_counts, -1, 0)} sells")

3. Weighted Composite Strategy

# Create weighted composite strategy
composite_weighted_strategy = Quant.Strategy.composite([
  %{strategy: Quant.Strategy.sma_crossover(fast_period: 12, slow_period: 26), weight: 0.6},
  %{strategy: Quant.Strategy.rsi_threshold(period: 14, oversold: 30, overbought: 70), weight: 0.4}
], logic: :weighted)

# Generate signals
{:ok, composite_weighted_signals} = Quant.Strategy.generate_signals(df, composite_weighted_strategy)

# Analyze weighted results
composite_weighted_signal_list = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(composite_weighted_signals, "signal") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
composite_weighted_signal_counts = Enum.frequencies(composite_weighted_signal_list)

IO.puts("\n=== Composite Strategy (Weighted) Signal Analysis ===")
IO.puts("Buy signals (1): #{Map.get(composite_weighted_signal_counts, 1, 0)}")
IO.puts("Hold signals (0): #{Map.get(composite_weighted_signal_counts, 0, 0)}")
IO.puts("Sell signals (-1): #{Map.get(composite_weighted_signal_counts, -1, 0)}")

# Show weighted signal strengths
if "signal_strength" in Explorer.DataFrame.names(composite_weighted_signals) do
  strengths = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(composite_weighted_signals, "signal_strength") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
  valid_strengths = Enum.filter(strengths, &amp;is_number/1)
  
  if length(valid_strengths) > 0 do
    avg_strength = (Enum.sum(valid_strengths) / length(valid_strengths)) |> Float.round(3)
    max_strength = Enum.max(valid_strengths) |> Float.round(3)
    IO.puts("Average signal strength: #{avg_strength}")
    IO.puts("Maximum signal strength: #{max_strength}")
  end
end

Advanced Backtesting Examples

1. Basic Strategy Backtesting

# Run comprehensive backtest on SMA crossover strategy
{:ok, sma_backtest} = Quant.Strategy.backtest(df, sma_strategy, 
  initial_capital: 10_000.0,
  commission: 0.001,      # 0.1% commission
  slippage: 0.0005,       # 0.05% slippage
  position_size: :percent_capital
)

# Extract and analyze performance metrics
portfolio_values = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(sma_backtest, "portfolio_value") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()

# Get performance metrics (safely handle missing columns)
performance_columns = Explorer.DataFrame.names(sma_backtest)

total_return = if "total_return" in performance_columns do
  Explorer.DataFrame.pull(sma_backtest, "total_return") |> Explorer.Series.to_list() |> List.first()
else
  final_value = List.last(portfolio_values)
  initial_value = List.first(portfolio_values)
  (final_value - initial_value) / initial_value
end

max_drawdown = if "max_drawdown" in performance_columns do
  Explorer.DataFrame.pull(sma_backtest, "max_drawdown") |> Explorer.Series.to_list() |> List.first()
else
  # Calculate max drawdown manually
  running_max = Enum.scan(portfolio_values, 0, &amp;max/2)
  drawdowns = Enum.zip_with(portfolio_values, running_max, fn val, peak -> 
    if peak > 0, do: (val - peak) / peak, else: 0.0
  end)
  Enum.min(drawdowns, fn -> 0.0 end)
end

win_rate = if "win_rate" in performance_columns do
  Explorer.DataFrame.pull(sma_backtest, "win_rate") |> Explorer.Series.to_list() |> List.first()
else
  # Calculate from trade returns if available
  if "trade_return" in performance_columns do
    trade_returns = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(sma_backtest, "trade_return") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
    winning_trades = Enum.count(trade_returns, &amp;(&amp;1 > 0))
    total_trades = Enum.count(trade_returns, &amp;(&amp;1 != 0))
    if total_trades > 0, do: winning_trades / total_trades, else: 0.0
  else
    0.0
  end
end

trade_count = if "trade_count" in performance_columns do
  Explorer.DataFrame.pull(sma_backtest, "trade_count") |> Explorer.Series.to_list() |> List.first()
else
  # Count position changes
  if "position" in performance_columns do
    positions = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(sma_backtest, "position") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
    Enum.zip(positions, tl(positions) ++ [0])
    |> Enum.count(fn {current, next} -> current != next end)
  else
    0
  end
end

initial_value = List.first(portfolio_values)
final_value = List.last(portfolio_values)

IO.puts("=== SMA Crossover Strategy Backtest Results ===")
IO.puts("Initial Capital: $#{Float.round(initial_value, 2)}")
IO.puts("Final Value: $#{Float.round(final_value, 2)}")
IO.puts("Total Return: #{Float.round(total_return * 100, 2)}%")
IO.puts("Maximum Drawdown: #{Float.round(abs(max_drawdown) * 100, 2)}%")
IO.puts("Win Rate: #{Float.round(win_rate * 100, 2)}%")
IO.puts("Total Trades: #{trade_count}")

# Calculate additional metrics
days_traded = length(portfolio_values)
annualized_return = if days_traded > 0 do
  (final_value / initial_value) ** (365.0 / days_traded) - 1
else
  0.0
end

IO.puts("Annualized Return: #{Float.round(annualized_return * 100, 2)}%")
IO.puts("Trading Period: #{days_traded} days")

# Show portfolio progression
backtest_display_columns = ["date", "close", "signal", "portfolio_value", "position"]
available_backtest_columns = Explorer.DataFrame.names(sma_backtest)
backtest_columns_to_show = Enum.filter(backtest_display_columns, &amp;(&amp;1 in available_backtest_columns))

Explorer.DataFrame.head(sma_backtest, 10) |>
Explorer.DataFrame.select(backtest_columns_to_show)

2. Strategy Performance Comparison

# Compare different strategies on the same data
strategies_to_test = [
  {"SMA Crossover (12/26)", Quant.Strategy.sma_crossover(fast_period: 12, slow_period: 26)},
  {"Fast SMA (5/15)", Quant.Strategy.sma_crossover(fast_period: 5, slow_period: 15)},
  {"EMA Crossover (12/26)", Quant.Strategy.ema_crossover(fast_period: 12, slow_period: 26)},
  {"RSI Threshold", Quant.Strategy.rsi_threshold(period: 14, oversold: 30, overbought: 70)},
  {"MACD Crossover", Quant.Strategy.macd_crossover(fast_period: 12, slow_period: 26, signal_period: 9)},
  {"Composite (SMA+RSI)", composite_and_strategy}
]

# Helper function to safely extract metrics
defmodule BacktestAnalyzer do
  def extract_metric(df, column, default \\ 0.0) do
    columns = Explorer.DataFrame.names(df)
    if column in columns do
      Explorer.DataFrame.pull(df, column) |> Explorer.Series.to_list() |> List.first()
    else
      default
    end
  end
  
  def calculate_metrics(df) do
    portfolio_values = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(df, "portfolio_value") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
    initial_value = List.first(portfolio_values)
    final_value = List.last(portfolio_values)
    
    total_return = (final_value - initial_value) / initial_value
    
    # Calculate max drawdown
    running_max = Enum.scan(portfolio_values, initial_value, &amp;max/2)
    drawdowns = Enum.zip_with(portfolio_values, running_max, fn val, peak -> 
      if peak > 0, do: (val - peak) / peak, else: 0.0
    end)
    max_drawdown = Enum.min(drawdowns, fn -> 0.0 end)
    
    # Calculate win rate from trade returns if available
    win_rate = if "trade_return" in Explorer.DataFrame.names(df) do
      trade_returns = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(df, "trade_return") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
      positive_returns = Enum.count(trade_returns, &amp;(&amp;1 > 0))
      total_trades = Enum.count(trade_returns, &amp;(&amp;1 != 0))
      if total_trades > 0, do: positive_returns / total_trades, else: 0.0
    else
      0.0
    end
    
    # Count trades from position changes
    trade_count = if "position" in Explorer.DataFrame.names(df) do
      positions = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(df, "position") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()
      Enum.chunk_every(positions, 2, 1, :discard)
      |> Enum.count(fn [current, next] -> current != next end)
    else
      0
    end
    
    %{
      total_return: total_return,
      max_drawdown: abs(max_drawdown),
      win_rate: win_rate,
      trade_count: trade_count,
      final_value: final_value
    }
  end
end

IO.puts("Running strategy comparison (this may take a moment)...")

results = Enum.map(strategies_to_test, fn {name, strategy} ->
  case Quant.Strategy.backtest(df, strategy, initial_capital: 10_000.0, commission: 0.001) do
    {:ok, backtest_df} ->
      metrics = BacktestAnalyzer.calculate_metrics(backtest_df)
      {name, metrics}
    {:error, reason} ->
      IO.puts("Error backtesting #{name}: #{inspect(reason)}")
      {name, %{total_return: 0.0, max_drawdown: 0.0, win_rate: 0.0, trade_count: 0, final_value: 10_000.0}}
  end
end)

IO.puts("\n=== Strategy Performance Comparison ===")
header = String.pad_trailing("Strategy", 25) <> 
         String.pad_trailing("Return", 10) <> 
         String.pad_trailing("Max DD", 10) <> 
         String.pad_trailing("Win Rate", 10) <> 
         String.pad_trailing("Trades", 8) <>
         "Final Value"
IO.puts(header)
IO.puts(String.duplicate("-", String.length(header)))

Enum.each(results, fn {name, metrics} ->
  return_str = "#{Float.round(metrics.total_return * 100, 1)}%"
  dd_str = "#{Float.round(metrics.max_drawdown * 100, 1)}%"
  wr_str = "#{Float.round(metrics.win_rate * 100, 1)}%"
  trades_str = "#{metrics.trade_count}"
  final_str = "$#{Float.round(metrics.final_value, 0)}"
  
  IO.puts(String.pad_trailing(name, 25) <> 
          String.pad_trailing(return_str, 10) <> 
          String.pad_trailing(dd_str, 10) <> 
          String.pad_trailing(wr_str, 10) <> 
          String.pad_trailing(trades_str, 8) <>
          final_str)
end)

# Find best performing strategy
best_strategy = Enum.max_by(results, fn {_name, metrics} -> metrics.total_return end)
{best_name, best_metrics} = best_strategy

IO.puts("\n🏆 Best Performing Strategy: #{best_name}")
IO.puts("   Return: #{Float.round(best_metrics.total_return * 100, 2)}%")
IO.puts("   Final Value: $#{Float.round(best_metrics.final_value, 2)}")

3. Advanced Position Sizing Demonstration

# Test different position sizing methods
position_sizing_tests = [
  {:percent_capital, "95% of Capital"},
  {{:fixed, 5000.0}, "Fixed $5,000"},
  {2500.0, "Fixed $2,500 (numeric)"}
]

IO.puts("=== Position Sizing Comparison ===")

position_results = Enum.map(position_sizing_tests, fn {method, description} ->
  {:ok, backtest} = Quant.Strategy.backtest(df, sma_strategy, 
    initial_capital: 10_000.0,
    commission: 0.001,
    position_size: method
  )
  
  metrics = BacktestAnalyzer.calculate_metrics(backtest)
  {description, metrics}
end)

Enum.each(position_results, fn {description, metrics} ->
  IO.puts("#{description}:")
  IO.puts("  Return: #{Float.round(metrics.total_return * 100, 2)}%")
  IO.puts("  Final Value: $#{Float.round(metrics.final_value, 2)}")
  IO.puts("  Max Drawdown: #{Float.round(metrics.max_drawdown * 100, 2)}%")
  IO.puts("  Trades: #{metrics.trade_count}")
  IO.puts("")
end)

4. Risk Analysis

# Analyze risk characteristics of the best performing strategy
{best_name, _best_metrics} = best_strategy

IO.puts("=== Risk Analysis for #{best_name} ===")

# Get the best strategy for detailed analysis
{_name, best_strategy_config} = Enum.find(strategies_to_test, fn {name, _strategy} -> 
  name == best_name 
end)

{:ok, detailed_backtest} = Quant.Strategy.backtest(df, best_strategy_config, 
  initial_capital: 10_000.0,
  commission: 0.001
)

portfolio_values = Explorer.DataFrame.pull(detailed_backtest, "portfolio_value") |> Explorer.Series.to_list()

# Calculate volatility
returns = Enum.zip(portfolio_values, tl(portfolio_values))
|> Enum.map(fn {prev, curr} -> (curr - prev) / prev end)

if length(returns) > 1 do
  mean_return = Enum.sum(returns) / length(returns)
  variance = Enum.map(returns, &amp;((&amp;1 - mean_return) ** 2)) |> Enum.sum() / (length(returns) - 1)
  volatility = :math.sqrt(variance)
  
  # Calculate Sharpe ratio (assuming 0% risk-free rate)
  sharpe_ratio = if volatility > 0, do: mean_return / volatility, else: 0.0
  
  # Calculate maximum consecutive losses
  consecutive_losses = returns
  |> Enum.chunk_by(&amp;(&amp;1 < 0))
  |> Enum.filter(fn chunk -> length(chunk) > 0 and hd(chunk) < 0 end)
  |> Enum.map(&amp;length/1)
  
  max_consecutive_losses = if length(consecutive_losses) > 0 do
    Enum.max(consecutive_losses)
  else
    0
  end
  
  IO.puts("Daily Volatility: #{Float.round(volatility * 100, 2)}%")
  IO.puts("Annualized Volatility: #{Float.round(volatility * :math.sqrt(252) * 100, 2)}%")
  IO.puts("Sharpe Ratio (daily): #{Float.round(sharpe_ratio, 3)}")
  IO.puts("Max Consecutive Losses: #{max_consecutive_losses} days")
  
  # Analyze drawdown periods
  running_max = Enum.scan(portfolio_values, 0, &amp;max/2)
  drawdowns = Enum.zip_with(portfolio_values, running_max, fn val, peak -> 
    if peak > 0, do: (val - peak) / peak, else: 0.0
  end)
  
  significant_drawdowns = Enum.count(drawdowns, &amp;(&amp;1 < -0.05))  # > 5% drawdown
  
  IO.puts("Periods with >5% drawdown: #{significant_drawdowns} days")
  IO.puts("Worst single day: #{Float.round(Enum.min(returns, fn -> 0.0 end) * 100, 2)}%")
  IO.puts("Best single day: #{Float.round(Enum.max(returns, fn -> 0.0 end) * 100, 2)}%")
end

Performance Analysis with Placeholder Module

# Demonstrate the Performance module (currently a stub)
case Quant.Strategy.analyze_performance(sma_backtest, []) do
  {:ok, analysis} ->
    IO.puts("=== Performance Analysis Results ===")
    IO.inspect(analysis, pretty: true)
    
  {:error, reason} ->
    IO.puts("Performance analysis failed: #{inspect(reason)}")
end

Key Features Demonstrated

This LiveBook showcases the complete Quant Strategy Framework including:

✅ Core Strategy Types

  1. Simple Moving Average (SMA) Crossover - Classic trend-following strategy
  2. Exponential Moving Average (EMA) Crossover - More responsive to recent price changes
  3. RSI Threshold Strategy - Mean reversion based on oversold/overbought conditions
  4. MACD Crossover Strategy - Momentum-based signals using MACD line crossovers

✅ Composite Strategy Capabilities

  • AND Logic - All sub-strategies must agree for signal generation
  • OR Logic - Any sub-strategy can trigger a signal
  • Weighted Logic - Combine strategies with different importance weights
  • Majority Logic - Signal when majority of strategies agree

✅ Advanced Backtesting Engine

  • Realistic Trading Costs - Commission and slippage modeling
  • Flexible Position Sizing - Percentage-based, fixed amount, or custom logic
  • Performance Metrics - Return, drawdown, win rate, trade count analysis
  • Risk Analysis - Volatility, Sharpe ratio, consecutive loss tracking

✅ Production-Ready Features

  • Error Handling - Graceful failure handling with detailed error messages
  • Type Safety - Full Dialyzer type checking for reliability
  • Comprehensive Testing - 312+ tests ensuring correctness
  • Extensible Design - Easy to add new strategy types and indicators

🚧 Future Enhancements

The framework is designed for easy extension with:

  1. Advanced Risk Management

    • Stop-loss and take-profit orders
    • Position sizing based on volatility (ATR)
    • Maximum drawdown limits
    • Portfolio heat maps

  2. Enhanced Performance Analysis

    • Complete implementation of Quant.Strategy.Performance module
    • Monte Carlo simulation
    • Walk-forward analysis
    • Strategy optimization

  3. Multi-Asset Portfolio Management

    • Portfolio diversification strategies
    • Asset correlation analysis
    • Rebalancing algorithms
    • Risk parity allocation

  4. Advanced Strategy Types

    • Bollinger Bands volatility strategies
    • Options strategies (covered calls, protective puts)
    • Pairs trading and statistical arbitrage
    • Machine learning-based signals

Getting Started

To use this framework in your own projects:

  1. Install Dependencies: Explorer, Decimal, NX (if needed)
  2. Load Framework: Code.require_file("lib/quant_strategy.ex")
  3. Create Strategy: strategy = Quant.Strategy.sma_crossover(fast_period: 12, slow_period: 26)
  4. Generate Signals: {:ok, signals} = Quant.Strategy.generate_signals(data, strategy)
  5. Run Backtest: {:ok, results} = Quant.Strategy.backtest(data, strategy)

The framework provides a solid foundation for quantitative trading strategy development in Elixir with high performance, type safety, and extensibility.

Framework Version: Production Ready (October 2025)
Test Coverage: 312 tests passing
Code Quality: Zero linting issues
Type Safety: Full Dialyzer compliance

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