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AskFutures is a research and analysis tool, operated by RedSky Analytics LLC. Here is everything you should keep in mind before you read a backtest or act on one.
Hypothetical results. Backtest results are hypothetical and simulated. No trades were actually executed, so results may under- or over-state real outcomes. Past performance — whether actual or simulated — does not guarantee future results. Always test before you trade.

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Not investment advice; no advisory relationship

AskFutures does not provide investment advice, trading recommendations, brokerage services, commodity trading advice, or legal or tax advice. RedSky Analytics LLC is not registered as an investment adviser, broker-dealer, commodity trading advisor, or futures commission merchant. Nothing on the Platform creates a fiduciary, advisory, brokerage, or agency relationship. You are solely responsible for your own trading decisions.

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Hypothetical and simulated performance

Backtest results are hypothetical and simulated. Hypothetical or simulated performance results have inherent limitations. Unlike actual trading results, simulated results do not represent real trading. Since trades have not been executed, results may under- or over-compensate for market factors such as liquidity, slippage, volatility, and execution delays. Simulated trading programs are designed with the benefit of hindsight. Past performance — whether actual or simulated — does not guarantee future results.
Any hypothetical results shown publicly — including leaderboards or marketing materials — are based on simulated backtests and do not represent actual trading accounts.

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Execution-modeling limits

Backtests are conducted using minute-level historical data, which is the highest data resolution currently available on the Platform. Strategies are evaluated on completed bar data at the selected timeframe. A few things shape what a backtest can and can’t capture:
Backtesting uses minute-level historical data. Tick-level or sub-minute data is not currently available, so fills are modeled at bar resolution rather than at the exact moment a price prints.
By default, backtests apply modeled slippage (1 tick per trade) and commission (1/sideonmicrocontracts,1/side on micro contracts, 2.50/side on full-size contracts), so reported performance is net of those default costs. You can adjust both when you build or refine a strategy. Even so, real fills, fees, and liquidity can differ from these assumptions.
Live trading results may differ materially from historical simulations due to slippage, commissions, liquidity constraints, latency, and changing market conditions. Treat a backtest as an analytical tool, not a guarantee.
For a deeper walkthrough of what the engine does and doesn’t model, see Is the backtest real?.

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AI-generated code

AskFutures uses automated systems, including large language models and agentic AI, to turn your plain-English rules into strategy code and analytical outputs. These systems generate outputs probabilistically. They may produce incomplete, inaccurate, or unintended results, and may not fully reflect your intent. Although RedSky Analytics LLC applies grounding techniques, validation checks, and output review designed to improve reliability and reduce errors, no warranty is made that generated code or outputs will be error-free, fully match your requirements, or be suitable for live trading. You are solely responsible for reviewing, validating, and testing all generated outputs before you use them. RedSky Analytics LLC disclaims liability for losses resulting from reliance on AI-generated outputs.

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  • Non-refundable. All subscription fees are non-refundable, and no partial refunds are provided for unused periods.
  • Cancel anytime. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
See Section 8 of the Terms for the full subscription terms.

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Your interactions with the Platform and its AI agents may be logged, monitored, and reviewed to maintain system integrity, prevent abuse, protect proprietary systems and intellectual property, improve the service, and ensure security and compliance. We do not sell personal data. For details on what we collect, how it’s used, and your access, deletion, and correction rights, see the Privacy Policy.

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The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

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