Create systematic trading rules for your E*TRADE account with automated stock and ETF strategies. Connect via API for rule-based execution without manual intervention.
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Your ETrade stock bot connects to your existing brokerage account via secure API integration. Set rules like buying 50 shares of SPY when RSI drops below 30 on daily charts, or selling covered call positions when IV rank exceeds 75%. The system executes trades directly through E*TRADE while you maintain full account control and custody.
Instead of watching charts all day, you define conditions that trigger buy and sell orders automatically. The platform monitors your watchlist across multiple timeframes, executing entries when technical indicators align with your predefined criteria. Your rules run consistently regardless of market emotions or time constraints.
Unlike simple price alerts, these automated rules handle complete trade workflows from entry to exit. Set stop losses that tighten as positions move in your favor, or create DCA schedules that buy more shares during market dips.
Templates for common stock strategies
Choose from tested strategy templates covering momentum breakouts, mean reversion plays, and dividend capture approaches. Each template includes entry conditions, position sizing rules, and exit criteria optimized for stock market dynamics.
Risk management built into every rule
Every automated strategy includes position limits, maximum drawdown controls, and correlation checks to prevent overexposure to single sectors or market conditions.
Buy the Dips
Purchases additional shares when stock price drops 3-5% below recent highs with volume confirmation. Exits when price recovers to previous resistance levels. Effective for quality stocks during temporary selloffs.
Moving Average Scalper
Enters long positions when price crosses above 20-period MA with increasing volume. Exits on first MA crossback or 2% profit target. Quick trades capturing short-term momentum shifts.
RSI Oversold Rebound
Buys when RSI falls below 25 on daily charts while stock remains above 200-day MA. Sells when RSI exceeds 70. Catches oversold bounces in trending stocks with strong fundamentals.
Volatility Breakout
Triggers buy orders when stock breaks above 20-day high with volume 150% above average. Uses ATR-based stops and profit targets. Captures momentum from earnings or news catalysts.
DCA Accumulator
Systematically purchases fixed dollar amounts on weekly or monthly schedules regardless of price. Increases allocation during market downturns based on VIX levels. Long-term wealth building approach.
Buy the Dips
Purchases additional shares when stock price drops 3-5% below recent highs with volume confirmation. Exits when price recovers to previous resistance levels. Effective for quality stocks during temporary selloffs.
Moving Average Scalper
Enters long positions when price crosses above 20-period MA with increasing volume. Exits on first MA crossback or 2% profit target. Quick trades capturing short-term momentum shifts.
RSI Oversold Rebound
Buys when RSI falls below 25 on daily charts while stock remains above 200-day MA. Sells when RSI exceeds 70. Catches oversold bounces in trending stocks with strong fundamentals.
Volatility Breakout
Triggers buy orders when stock breaks above 20-day high with volume 150% above average. Uses ATR-based stops and profit targets. Captures momentum from earnings or news catalysts.
DCA Accumulator
Systematically purchases fixed dollar amounts on weekly or monthly schedules regardless of price. Increases allocation during market downturns based on VIX levels. Long-term wealth building approach.
Momentum Pullback
Identifies stocks in strong uptrends that pull back to key support levels. Enters on first sign of reversal with tight stops. Rides continuation of primary trend after healthy corrections.
Earnings Drift Rider
Captures post-earnings momentum in stocks that beat estimates with positive guidance. Holds positions for 5-10 days following earnings announcement. Exits on first sign of momentum fade.
Support and Resistance Bounce
Buys at established support levels with confirmation from oversold indicators. Sells near resistance with profit targets based on historical price action. Works well in range-bound markets.
High Beta Risk-On Basket
Rotates into high-beta growth stocks during risk-on market environments. Uses SPY/TLT ratio and VIX levels as market regime filters. Captures amplified moves during bull market phases.
Sector Momentum Switcher
Rotates between sector ETFs based on relative strength rankings and momentum indicators. Holds winning sectors while avoiding laggards. Adapts to changing market leadership patterns.
Your E*TRADE account credentials never leave your control. The platform connects through official E*TRADE APIs with read-only market data access and limited trading permissions that you define. Your cash and positions remain fully under your custody while automation handles execution timing.
Test your automated strategies against historical stock data before risking capital. The backtesting engine shows how your rules would have performed during different market conditions, helping you refine entry and exit criteria. You can simulate years of trading in minutes to validate your approach.
Set maximum position sizes, sector concentration limits, and overall portfolio volatility targets. The system prevents overallocation to correlated stocks and maintains diversification across your automated strategies. Risk controls operate at both individual trade and portfolio levels.
Receive push notifications when your automated rules trigger trades or hit risk thresholds. Monitor performance metrics and adjust position sizes from your mobile device. The dashboard shows real-time P&L, win rates, and strategy performance across all your automated positions.
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Begin by connecting your E*TRADE account through the secure API integration process. Choose a simple strategy template like DCA or RSI oversold to test the system with small position sizes. Monitor the first few trades manually to ensure everything executes as expected before scaling up.
Create complex multi-leg strategies with conditional logic, correlation filters, and dynamic position sizing. Use custom indicators, import your own technical analysis, and build sophisticated risk management overlays. The platform scales from simple buy-and-hold automation to institutional-grade systematic trading.
Detailed analytics show win rates, average holding periods, and risk-adjusted returns for each automated strategy. Compare performance across different market conditions and identify which rules work best in various environments. Use this data to refine your approach and improve results over time.
Your automated E*TRADE strategies can coordinate with positions held at other brokers for comprehensive portfolio management. Set correlation limits and sector exposure caps that consider holdings across multiple accounts. This prevents overconcentration and maintains proper diversification.
Start with individual stock rules and gradually build systematic approaches covering entire sectors or market segments. Create rule hierarchies where macro conditions determine which micro strategies activate. This evolution from simple automation to systematic trading happens naturally as you gain experience.
Access strategy templates shared by other traders, participate in performance discussions, and get technical support for API connectivity issues. The community includes both beginners learning automation basics and experienced systematic traders sharing advanced techniques.
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