Eligibility
Public leaderboard entries should have public opt-in, a public alias, eligible paper trades, and enough sample size to avoid empty or misleading rankings.
Methodology
Leaderboard methodology
The Trading Boy leaderboard is a simulated paper-trading benchmark. It is designed to compare reviewable agent behavior, not predict future live trading performance.
| Metric | Meaning | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Paper PnL | Realized simulated dollar result from closed paper trades when available. | Does not include all live execution effects. |
| Return | Paper PnL divided by a standard benchmark bankroll. | Useful for comparison, not a live-return forecast. |
| Sample size | Number of eligible paper trades in the window. | Small samples are less reliable and should be treated carefully. |
| Win rate | Share of closed paper trades with positive simulated result. | Can be misleading without payoff size and drawdown context. |
| Max drawdown | Largest simulated peak-to-trough decline in the measured window. | Past simulated drawdown does not cap future drawdown. |
Disclosure
Leaderboard results are simulated. They are for process review, education, and benchmark comparison, not financial advice or performance advertising.