FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Vector Ridge is a quantitative trading company founded by Darren O'Neill — an independent trader who competed in the 2025 World Trading Championships with independently audited, real-money returns. The company develops the Apex Ridge Model, which prices 30 instruments daily across six markets with conviction grading from A to E.

Vector Ridge is building toward institutional asset management. Hedge funds and institutional allocators require 3–5 years of publicly audited returns before they consider allocation. The retail platform builds that track record transparently — every position tracked live, cryptographically timestamped, independently verifiable. Darren trades his own capital using the same Apex Ridge Model and competes in the World Trading Championships with real money. Subscription revenue is reinvested into Apex Ridge Model development, infrastructure, and research coverage. The retail product also gives independent traders access to institutional-quality research they wouldn't otherwise have. The B2C product is phase one of a longer roadmap that includes institutional research advisory and fund management.

We cover six markets: Forex (major and minor currency pairs), Futures (ES, NQ, energy, metals), Equities (mega-cap tech stocks), Crypto (Bitcoin & crypto-linked ETFs), Indices & ETFs (S&P, Nasdaq, sector ETFs, and global indices), and Polymarket (prediction market opportunities).

Yes. All performance claims are based on independently audited competition results. These are real-money, third-party verified returns — not backtests, simulated results, or paper trading. You can verify results here.

Vector Ridge covers 6 markets with fundamentally different volatility profiles, leverage ratios, and contract structures. A forex pip is not comparable to a futures tick or a crypto percentage move — there is no honest way to combine them into a single account with uniform position sizing. Services like Myfxbook only verify single-broker forex accounts — they cannot track a multi-asset, multi-market operation spanning forex, futures, indices, equities, crypto, and prediction markets simultaneously. Instead, Vector Ridge tracks raw performance per market so you can evaluate results relative to your own sizing and capital. Every position is cryptographically timestamped (SHA-256 hashed and blockchain-anchored) at the moment of publication — this is stronger verification than any broker-linked tool because it proves the trade existed before the market moved, is tamper-proof, and covers all 6 markets. For real-money proof, Darren competes in the World Trading Championships with his own capital, where results are independently audited by a third party.

Each trade includes an entry price (green), a market close level (blue), and a reduce/exit level (red). Trades are graded A through E based on conviction — Grade A is highest conviction, Grade E is the most speculative, lowest-conviction level. You also receive market notes with context and reasoning behind each trade. For a full walkthrough, see our How to Use Trades guide.

Some basic trading knowledge is helpful, but you don't need to be an expert. Our trades are clear and actionable, and we provide a comprehensive free guide that walks you through everything. We also offer a free book covering our complete trading and investing strategy in depth — 26 chapters, 240 pages.

You get 14 days of full access to the Apex Ridge Model and research completely free. No restrictions, no limited features — you see exactly what paying subscribers see. If you don't cancel before the trial ends, your subscription begins automatically at the standard rate.

Pricing depends on which product you choose. Individual market trades (Forex, Equities, Crypto, etc.) are available separately, or you can get the All Markets bundle for the best value. Visit our products page for current pricing.

Yes. There are no contracts or commitments. Cancel anytime and you won't be charged again. You'll retain full access until the end of your current billing period.

Yes. On top of the 14-day free trial, we offer a money-back guarantee on your first paid month. If you're not satisfied, contact us and we'll refund you — no questions asked. See our full guarantee policy for details.

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) through our secure payment processor. All transactions are encrypted and PCI-compliant.

Every trade is assigned a grade from A to E reflecting our conviction level. Grade A (green) is our highest conviction — these are the trades we're most confident in. Grade B (cyan) is strong. Grade C (yellow) is moderate. Grade D (orange) is low conviction or under review. Grade E (red) represents the most speculative, lowest-conviction opportunities. These signals carry higher risk but potential for outsized reward, and should receive the smallest position sizes in your portfolio.

Trades are updated in real-time as market conditions change. New trades are posted when opportunities arise, and existing trades are adjusted (grade changes, price level updates) as needed. You also receive regular market notes with broader context and analysis.

No, and you should be wary of anyone who does. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance — even audited, championship-level performance — is not a guarantee of future results. Our trades represent our best analysis, but all trading decisions and risk management are ultimately yours.

Yes. Each product page includes sample output so you can see exactly what you'll receive. You can also start a free 14-day trial and browse everything with full access before committing.

After subscribing, log in at vector-ridge.com/login. Your dashboard gives you access to all your subscribed products, signals, market notes, and research. Everything is browser-based — no software to install.

The entire platform is mobile-responsive and works on any device through your browser. We're also developing a dedicated mobile experience for an even smoother workflow on the go.

Email us at support@vector-ridge.com or use our contact form. We aim to respond within 24 hours.