What methodology transparency means for a trading signal service

A signal provider's methodology is transparent when a potential buyer can understand the following before subscribing, without making a purchase:

• What market conditions trigger a signal
• The intended holding horizon for each signal type
• How entry and exit prices are determined
• What grade or conviction tags mean and how they are calibrated

What does not satisfy this criterion

Vague descriptions of “proprietary algorithms” or “AI-powered analysis” without testable framework elements. A provider who cannot describe what kind of market condition generates their signals cannot be assessed on methodology.

The standard in this guide

Vector Ridge publishes four distinct signal models with defined horizons: Day Trade (0-60 minutes, same-session exit), Multi Hour (approximately 0.5 to 2 sessions), Swing Trade (7 to 28 days, the flagship model), and Investing (long-horizon). Each model carries grade tiers (A through D) calibrated against live 2026 results, with published per-model performance bars (e.g. Grade A for Swing Trade requires a 6.00% average per trade). The framework is accessible without a subscription.