Skill: Trading Best Practices

When to use this skill

• Before implementing a new trading strategy
• When modifying risk management logic
• Quarterly review of existing strategies
• Before going live with real capital
• When performance degrades unexpectedly

Purpose

This skill ensures that trading implementations follow current best practices and avoid common pitfalls in algorithmic trading. It includes mechanisms to stay updated with the latest financial research and market structure changes.

Critical Trading Principles

1. Risk Management (Non-negotiable)