SQ Academy – Creating Strategies Using Templates

Creating Strategies Using Templates is an advanced StrategyQuant X course from SQ Academy. It explores templates, reusable groups, custom blocks and proprietary indicators for constructing algorithmic trading robots beyond the platform’s default strategy patterns.

The course is designed for traders who already understand the basics of StrategyQuant and want to build more specialized automated systems.

StrategyQuant template skills you’ll build

• Master StrategyQuant template logic to build custom strategy types beyond the default search results available to all users
• Create reusable group blocks that combine multiple conditions into libraries you can deploy across multiple strategy builds
• Build custom blocks from scratch using StrategyQuant X’s block editor to define proprietary trading logic not available by default
• Integrate external proprietary indicators into StrategyQuant to trade edges not available in the built-in indicator library
• Develop non-standard automated trading robots that operate in less saturated strategy spaces compared to default StrategyQuant outputs
• Apply template-based workflow to systematically expand your StrategyQuant strategy library with reusable, modular components

Why StrategyQuant templates matter

StrategyQuant supports the building and backtesting of algorithmic trading strategies without requiring users to write everything from scratch. Its standard search draws on built-in strategy patterns, while templates provide a way to define trading logic outside those patterns.

Custom templates and indicators can help traders explore strategy designs based on their own logic rather than relying exclusively on the default software settings. Standard search patterns may be more widely used, making customization relevant to traders seeking less saturated approaches.

Inside the template training

The curriculum moves through four areas of template-based strategy construction in StrategyQuant X.

Templates and standard blocks

The opening section explains how templates work in StrategyQuant X, including their capabilities and limitations. It also distinguishes templates from the standard blocks used in the platform.

Reusable groups

The groups section brings multiple blocks together into reusable combinations. These groups can represent more complex strategy logic and be saved for use across different strategy builds, forming components of a systematic strategy library.

Creating custom blocks

The custom blocks section covers building original blocks from scratch by defining their conditions, parameters and logic. It then shows how those blocks fit into the template system as components for strategy construction.

This material is intended for intermediate-to-advanced users and requires familiarity with the StrategyQuant block editor.

Integrating custom indicators

The indicator section covers bringing proprietary technical indicators into StrategyQuant. Using indicators beyond the built-in library allows traders to incorporate their own trading logic into strategy designs that the default tools may not support.

Course materials

The downloadable materials include MP4 video modules, template files, custom block assets and custom indicator files. The templates and custom blocks are compatible with StrategyQuant X.

About SQ Academy

SQ Academy is the official training division of StrategyQuant, the algorithmic strategy-building platform developed by QuantTower. Its courses range from introductory software instruction to advanced strategy construction.

Who the course is for

The training suits StrategyQuant users who have completed the basics, algorithmic traders expanding into customized automated systems, and quant traders who want to incorporate proprietary indicators. It is also relevant to developers building reusable strategy libraries for different instruments or timeframes.

Trading involves risk, and strategies can lose money.

Frequently asked questions

What does Creating Strategies Using Templates cover?

The course covers StrategyQuant X templates, reusable groups, custom blocks and the integration of proprietary indicators into algorithmic trading strategies.

Do I need prior StrategyQuant experience?

Yes. The training assumes a basic understanding of StrategyQuant X and is aimed at intermediate-to-advanced users.

What materials are included?

The materials include MP4 video modules, template files, custom block assets and custom indicator files for StrategyQuant X.

Which version of StrategyQuant does the course use?

The course is built around StrategyQuant X, including its block editor and template management system.