Yes we are Regulated
Yes, we are regulated in United States of America.
CFTC RULE 4.41 - Hypothetical or simulated performance results have certain limitations unlike an actual performance record; simulated results do not represent actual trading. Also, since the trades have not been executed, the results may have under-or-over compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profit or losses similar to those shown. We are a member of NFA ID# 397363

Custodian/Clearer
We operate through a carefully selected group of Custodian/Clearers who we have established working relationships in the knowledge that they offer an excellent all round trading and execution platform and that they meet our strict criteria with the concentration on two platforms for desktop trading: Java version and Web based. Both offer a secure and robust environment in which to trade and manage your account.

Objective
Our strategies involves the use of quantitative approach to discern price fluctuation patterns and market direction cycles. These proprietary indicators are automated triggers driven by quantitative mathematical algorithms.

The trading systems utilizes a new generation of programming back-testing tools. Our proprietary approach based on compression/decompression techniques, these tools provide speed and quality of execution using real-time tick-price data, The trading system apply intra-day cycles to identify a number of unique chart patterns, and scalping trail profit from the trends.

Pre-determined objectives are always established for each position taken, although they may be overridden by mathematical adjustments if the trend in question is not mature enough either in terms of price or time. Similarly, a mature trend, which has not met its objective, may be closed out. Each position usually has at least two objectives, which tends to smooth the volatility of returns.

Background
STA was founded in 2008 by a group of Derivatives Trading  veterans, our mission is to become an integral part of your success by providing state-of-the-art technology that is both innovative and easy-to-use.

Since 2008, STA has been at the forefront of the Derivatives Direct Access Technology revolution by providing a fully customizable trading platform, fast trade executions, and excellent customer support.

Our goal is to provide the client with the best in trading technology, support and quality service.  

STA does offer several advantages against our competitors, for more information about why you should trade with us, click here.

Our STA team experts in Managed Futures trading with experience in self Derivatives trading services for clients who wish to manage their account(s) themselves and Managed Futures accounts for those who which to participate in the world of Derivatives trading and letting our trading advisors trade on their behalf with limited power of attorney.

Our clearing partner, Interactive Brokers uses only a state of the art trading platform (TWS), and is what sets our company apart from the rest of the market. Not only is it free, but it is the best system available.

The TWS platform with multiple charts. Our customers can simultaneously view the 1 minute, 5 minute, 15 minute, 30 minute, 1 hour, 4 hour and daily charts at the same time. Trades are executed instantly, just point and click. Click here for a free $50,000 practice demo account.
IB offers our virtual traders direct access to the global Electronic Exchanges, allowing them to leverage ECN's through single click execution. Our team is fully committed to offering our clients the most advanced quantitative approach on all Derivatives trades, exemplary customer service and complete control of the funds.