Stratford Academy is an automated trading platform built for everyone — students, 9-to-5 workers, side hustlers, experienced traders, and anyone who wants their money working while they sleep. Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced trader looking for a hands-free edge, you just connect and let the bot handle everything.
No coding, no chart watching, no manual trading. Set it up once and the strategy handles everything.
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Pick a Strategy
Browse 4 proven strategies across NASDAQ (NQ/MNQ) and S&P 500 (ES/MES) futures — all backtested over 4+ years with win rates up to 87%.
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Connect Your Broker
Link your Tradovate, NinjaTrader, or Rithmic account in under 5 minutes. We support all major futures brokers and prop firms.
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Signals Execute Automatically
Trades are placed directly on your broker account in real-time. No manual clicking, no alerts to follow. Fully hands-off.
Zero Experience Required
Know Nothing About Trading? Perfect.
Whether you're a college student, a 9-to-5 worker, or just someone who wants extra income — Stratford Academy was built for you. No trading knowledge needed. The bot trades, you earn.
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Free Learning Center
5 beginner guides covering futures pairs, prop firms, indicators, automated trading, and key terms — all in plain English.
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The Bot Does Everything
Our algorithm analyzes the market, places trades, sets stop losses, and manages risk — 24/5. You don't lift a finger.
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Extra Income on Autopilot
Start with a free paper demo — it never expires. When you're ready, connect a broker or prop firm and let the strategy work while you live your life.
Refer friends to Stratford Academy and earn 25% recurring commission on their subscription — every single month.
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Share Your Link
Get your unique referral link and share it on social media, with friends, or in trading communities.
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Friends Subscribe
When someone signs up through your link and subscribes to any plan, they're linked to you forever.
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You Earn 25%
Earn 25% of their monthly subscription — every month they stay subscribed. No cap on referrals.
Alpha ($99/mo)
$24.75/mo
Pro ($189/mo)
$47.25/mo
Elite ($250/mo)
$62.50/mo
Example: Refer just 10 friends who subscribe to Pro ($189/mo) and you earn $472.50 every single month — passively, with no extra work. The more people you refer, the more you earn. No limits.
Transparent performance data across all strategies. Every trade recorded and verifiable over 4+ years of real market data.
+$994,690
Net Profit
71.95%
Win Rate
3.15
Profit Factor
+$478
Avg Trade
-4.2%
Max Drawdown
4.82
Sharpe Ratio
2026 Year-to-Date Performance
+68.4%
* All performance figures shown are based on backtested results from Jan 2022 — Mar 2026 on 1 NQ contract. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Potential earnings are hypothetical projections based on historical backtest data and do not account for slippage, commissions, or market conditions.
Platform Features
Everything You Need
A complete automated trading platform built for both beginners and experienced traders.
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Paper Demo Account
Test any strategy risk-free with simulated trades — free forever. No broker credentials needed.
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Live Dashboard
Track your P&L, trade history, and strategy performance in real-time from one clean interface.
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Prop Firm Compatible
Designed to stay within drawdown limits. Works with Apex, TopStep, My Funded Futures, and more.
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Trading Calendar
Visual monthly calendar with daily P&L breakdown, notes, and performance stats at a glance.
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Rewards & Affiliate
Earn points for activity, unlock tiers, and earn 20% commissions through our affiliate program.
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Smart Alerts
Get email, webhook, and SMS notifications for every trade, drawdown warning, and milestone.
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Beginner Learning Center
5 free guides covering futures pairs, prop firms, indicators, automated trading, and key terminology. No experience needed.
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Backtest Results
View detailed equity curves, monthly returns, and full trade breakdowns for every strategy — 4+ years of transparent data.
Top Traders
2026 Leaderboard
Real traders, real results. See who's leading this year with Stratford Academy strategies.
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Trader
P&L
Strategy
Win Rate
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Marcus R.
+$28,740
Stratford Apex
83.1%
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Sarah K.
+$24,190
Stratford Alpha
74.6%
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David C.
+$21,850
Stratford Guardian
88.2%
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Emily W.
+$19,620
Stratford Alpha
76.8%
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Jason T.
+$17,430
Stratford Omega
74.5%
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Aisha M.
+$15,880
Stratford Apex
81.2%
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Ryan P.
+$14,250
Stratford Guardian
87.9%
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Plans
Start with a free paper demo. Upgrade when you're ready to trade live. Cancel anytime.
520+ verified reviews from real traders using Stratford Academy.
★★★★★
"Finally something that actually works. I've tried so many signal services over the years. Stratford Alpha is the first where I saw consistent results from day one."
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Marcus R.
Chicago, IL
★★★★★
"Passed my Apex eval on the second try using the MNQ setup. The max drawdown stayed well within the rules. Now I'm running it on my funded account."
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Sarah K.
Austin, TX
★★★★★
"I work a 9-5 and don't have time to watch charts. Stratford Academy handles everything. I wake up, check my phone, and see trades already executed."
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David C.
Toronto, CA
★★★★★
"Connected my Tradovate account in under 5 minutes. Had a question about contract sizing and support got back to me within an hour. Clean, fast platform."
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Emily W.
London, UK
★★★★★
"The paper demo convinced me. After watching it trade for two weeks with a 72% win rate, I went live. No regrets — performing exactly like the backtest."
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Jason T.
Miami, FL
★★★★★
"Replaced my $200/mo Discord signal group. Everything is automatic now. Better results, zero effort. Should have switched sooner."
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Aisha M.
Dubai, UAE
Our Strategies
4 Proven Strategies, 2 Markets
Each strategy is backtested over 4+ years with thousands of trades. Pick the one that fits your style and account.
Everything you need to know before getting started.
What is Stratford Academy?▾
Stratford Academy is an automated futures trading platform with 4 proven strategies across NASDAQ (NQ/MNQ) and S&P 500 (ES/MES) futures. Our algorithms trade directly on your broker account — fully hands-off, 24/5.
Do I need trading experience?▾
No. Our platform is built for complete beginners. We have a Beginner Learning Center with 5 free guides (futures pairs, prop firms, indicators, automated trading, and terminology), a full setup guide, and a free forever paper demo so you can learn and test without risking real money.
Which brokers are supported?▾
We support Tradovate (recommended), NinjaTrader, and Rithmic. We're also compatible with prop firms including Apex Trader Funding, TopStep, and My Funded Futures.
Is the paper demo really free?▾
Yes, 100% free forever. The paper demo uses simulated trades — no real money, no broker credentials needed. Your paper account keeps trading indefinitely — go live whenever you're ready.
What are the subscription plans?▾
Alpha ($99/mo) — 2 strategies, 1 broker. Pro ($189/mo) — 5 strategies, 3 brokers. Elite ($250/mo) — 10+ strategies, unlimited brokers, priority support. Paper demo is free forever.
Can I cancel anytime?▾
Yes. No contracts, no commitments. Cancel your subscription whenever you want from your Account page. You'll retain access until the end of your billing period.
Does it work with prop firms?▾
Absolutely. All our strategies are designed to stay within prop firm drawdown limits — $2K on $50K accounts, $3K on $100K, and $4,500 on $150K. Traders have passed evals with Apex, TopStep, and My Funded Futures using our strategies.
How fast are trades executed?▾
Signals are sent to your broker within milliseconds. Orders typically fill in under 1 second. This is faster than any manual trader could execute.
Ready to Trade Smarter?
Join 4,800+ traders using Stratford Academy to automate their NASDAQ and S&P 500 futures trading. 4 strategies, beginner-friendly guides, and a free forever paper demo.