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Everything you need to know about our models, methodology, and platform.
General
EdgeTools is a quantitative finance platform based in Zurich, Switzerland. We develop investment models grounded in academic research, covering risk management, market analysis, portfolio construction, and more. Most of our models are available for free, with select professional models offered through a subscription.
Our tools are built for self-directed investors, portfolio managers, and analysts who value systematic, data-driven approaches. They are not intended for beginners looking for simple buy/sell signals, but for people who want to understand market conditions at a deeper level.
The majority of our models are free and publicly available on TradingView. We currently offer over 20 free indicators across six categories. Four professional TradingView indicators (ARAI, CCI, VTSI, ABBI) require a paid subscription.
Free models are available directly on TradingView under our EdgeTools profile. The four professional indicators are available as a bundle through our TradingView Paid Space, billed monthly by TradingView.
Models & Methodology
Every model is based on peer-reviewed academic research from fields including asset pricing, behavioral finance, monetary economics, and market microstructure. We translate established theories into practical tools, not the other way around. Sources include FRED, SSRN, NBER, and leading finance journals.
Free and professional TradingView indicators update in real time based on market data. The free portfolio tools (J.P. Morgan Efficiente 5, Mebane Faber GTAA 5, Ray Dalio All Weather) update daily after market close via automated scripts.
No. Our models are decision-support tools, not prediction machines. They help quantify market conditions, measure risk, and identify regimes. We explicitly acknowledge model limitations and do not promise specific returns.
Our models cover equities, fixed income, commodities, currencies, and multi-asset portfolios. The majority focus on US markets, but several models include global data.
Subscriptions & Access
The four professional indicators (ARAI, CCI, VTSI, ABBI) are offered as a single bundle through our TradingView Paid Space, billed monthly by TradingView. From 1 November 2026 TradingView no longer allows access to invite-only scripts to be sold outside its own Marketplace, which is why individual purchases through our website have been discontinued.
Your access stays active until the end of the period you already paid for, and lifetime purchases remain valid. Annual subscriptions will not be renewed. If you want to continue afterwards, you can subscribe to the Paid Space on TradingView.
Yes, you can cancel at any time. Your access remains active until the end of the current billing period. There are no cancellation fees. Cancellation is handled directly in your TradingView account settings.
No trial is available for the TradingView Paid Space. TradingView manages the Paid Spaces platform independently, and we have no control over their subscription terms. You can, however, evaluate our methodology through the 20+ free models available on TradingView. These use the same research-based design principles as the professional versions and give a good sense of our approach.
Technical
All our indicators run on TradingView. Free indicators work with any TradingView plan. Professional indicators and real-time data require TradingView Pro or higher.
We rely on market data from TradingView, FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data), Tiingo, EOD Historical Data, and Alpha Vantage. Macroeconomic data comes from the Federal Reserve, ECB, BIS, and CFTC.
Risk & Disclaimer
No. EdgeTools provides analytical tools and educational content. Nothing on our platform constitutes financial, investment, or trading advice. All investment decisions are your own responsibility.
All models have limitations. They rely on historical data and statistical patterns that may not persist. Market regimes can change, data quality can vary, and no model captures all relevant factors. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
No. We never guarantee returns or specific outcomes. Our tools are designed to improve decision-making processes, not to eliminate investment risk. Any claims of guaranteed returns in investing should be treated with extreme skepticism.