What is walk-forward validation in this workflow?

It is a method of testing a model's out-of-sample performance across multiple sequential time periods to ensure performance is consistent and not a result of overfitting.

How do I know if a model is ready for live deployment?

A model is considered ready for live deployment if it passes gating thresholds and achieves at least 4 out of 5 positive folds with low variance during walk-forward validation.

What is the difference between proxy and real Max Drawdown?

Training MaxDD often measures reward volatility (proxy), which can be inflated. This workflow uses backtesting to find the real equity drawdown, which is typically much lower.

Why does this skill require the Alpaca API?

Alpaca is used to provide accurate market data for both stocks and crypto (like UNIUSD), ensuring that backtests reflect real trading conditions better than generic providers.

How long does the validation process usually take?

A standard 5-fold walk-forward validation for one model takes approximately 35 to 40 minutes, with each fold processing around 250 bars of data.

Trading Model Post-Training Workflow

Name: Trading Model Post-Training Workflow
Author: smith6jt-cop

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데이터 과학 및 ML

Validates and assesses reinforcement learning trading models through systematic gating, backtesting, and walk-forward validation.

소개

This skill provides a comprehensive, verified workflow for managing the lifecycle of trading models after GPU-based training. It guides users through extracting training archives, applying specific fitness thresholds like Profit Factor and Max Drawdown, and performing rigorous walk-forward validation to ensure model consistency across different market regimes. It is specifically designed to bridge the gap between raw model output and production-ready deployment on platforms like Alpaca, providing clear decision matrices for live trading, paper trading, or retraining.

주요 기능

Automated gating assessment using predefined fitness and profit thresholds
Clear distinction between training proxy metrics and real equity drawdown
Standardized deployment decision matrix for risk management
Multi-fold walk-forward validation to detect overfitting and regime sensitivity
Seamless integration with Alpaca API for high-fidelity backtesting
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사용 사례

Evaluating RL model fitness before moving from Colab training to deployment
Standardizing the validation pipeline for crypto and stock trading algorithms
Identifying inconsistent models that perform well only in specific market conditions

소개

주요 기능

Automated gating assessment using predefined fitness and profit thresholds
Clear distinction between training proxy metrics and real equity drawdown
Standardized deployment decision matrix for risk management
Multi-fold walk-forward validation to detect overfitting and regime sensitivity
Seamless integration with Alpaca API for high-fidelity backtesting
0 GitHub stars

사용 사례

Evaluating RL model fitness before moving from Colab training to deployment
Standardizing the validation pipeline for crypto and stock trading algorithms
Identifying inconsistent models that perform well only in specific market conditions