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A common assumption in algorithmic trading is that more trades generate more profit. In practice, trading too frequently can dilute an edge, inflate drawdown, and increase exposure to adverse market conditions. In darwintIQ, trade frequency is evaluated alongside quality metrics like Expected Value and Profit Factor to distinguish genuinely productive activity from noise.

Win rate is one of the most intuitive metrics in trading — and one of the most misleading when used in isolation. A model can have a high win rate and still lose money. Understanding why requires looking at Expected Value, Risk/Reward, and how darwintIQ evaluates structural quality across multiple dimensions.

A regime filter is the component of a trading model that controls whether the model is allowed to trade based on the current market environment. In darwintIQ, regime filters are one of the three building blocks of every trading model, working alongside Entry Logic and Position Management to improve consistency across changing market conditions.

The Trend Matrix in darwintIQ displays directional state and trend strength across eight timeframes — from M1 to W1. Reading alignment, conflict, and strength correctly gives a fast and reliable picture of the current market structure before looking at any individual Trading Model.

The Sortino Ratio is a risk-adjusted performance metric that focuses exclusively on downside volatility. Unlike the Sharpe Ratio, it does not penalise a model for producing large wins. In darwintIQ, it is one of several stability metrics used to evaluate how well a model manages its losses relative to its gains.