Grid vs. Trend Strategies

Lesson Overview

In "Grid & Range Strategies" → "Grid Principles", this lesson "Grid vs. Trend Strategies" builds knowledge you can apply immediately.

Grid profits from mean reversion; trend from momentum. Don't run grids in strong trends. Filter with ADX < 25.

Core Concepts

These points align with the video walkthrough—take notes as you watch.

• ▸Grid profits from mean reversion; trend from momentum.
• ▸Don't run grids in strong trends.
• ▸Filter with ADX < 25.

Practical Application

After studying, complete the companion practice lesson to move from understanding to doing.

• ▸Follow along in Jupyter or VS Code
• ▸Log how parameter changes affect backtest results
• ▸Submit a reproducible analysis notebook

FAQ

• ▸Q: How does this lesson fit the course? A: Part of "Grid Principles"—follow the curriculum order.
• ▸Q: What do I need? A: Demo account and notes; quant lessons need a Python environment.
• ▸Q: How do I know I've mastered it? A: Pass the quiz and explain three key points of Grid vs. Trend Strategies on your own.