About Norn

Your AI-powered trading companion

Thank you for being an early adopter and helping us shape the future of Norn!

Norn employs 5 distinct trading strategies, each designed for different market conditions and risk profiles.

Stock Strategy - Long-Term Growth

Philosophy: Balanced long-term stock trading using technical analysis and AI-generated watchlists.

Entry Criteria
  • Confidence: ≥70% (optimized from 62.5%)
  • Signals: 2+ (3+ for high-beta stocks)
  • Watchlist: 30 curated stocks (TSLA, NVDA, AMD, AAPL, etc.)
  • Technical: RSI, MACD, volume analysis
Exit Criteria
  • Let Winners Run - No profit targets ✨
  • Progressive Stop: -5% → 0% at +2% → +2% at +4%
  • ATR Trailing: 0.3%/0.5%/1.2% (OPTIMIZED: big moves widened)
  • Trailing tightens automatically as profits grow
  • Time-Based Exit (NEW): After 14h, exit if profit <2%
  • Minimum hold: 2 hours
Best for: Core portfolio allocation. Let winners run with adaptive trailing stops protecting gains ✨
PDT Protection: Limits new positions when day trades are exhausted (3 per 5 days). Dynamic position sizing based on remaining day trades.
StockIntraday - Swing Trading (Overnight Holds)

Philosophy: End-of-day entries with overnight holds. Let swing positions run with adaptive trailing stops.

⚡ OPTIMIZED (Phase 1+2 - Dec 2025): Enhanced entry filters, structure-confirmed exits, ATR-based trailing with floor/ceiling, and pragmatic entry strength scoring (2/4) to reduce premature exits and improve profit capture.

Entry Criteria (Enhanced)
  • Confidence: ≥20% (lighter check)
  • Timing: End-of-day window (3:54-3:59 PM)
  • NEW: Blocks extreme overbought (RSI >80)
  • NEW: Blocks strong bearish signals (≥60%)
  • NEW: Blocks entries within 0.5% of resistance
  • NEW: Entry Strength Score: minimum 2/4 (Near SMA20, Above EMA12, Mid-Bollinger, Strong buy)
  • Fast execution required
Exit Criteria (Optimized Jan 2026)
  • Profit Target: +8% (immediate exit)
  • Stop Loss: -3.5% (swing trader width)
  • Adaptive Trailing (OPTIMIZED):
  •   Min profit: 0.5% (aligned with Stock)
  •   Fixed floors: 0.5% / 0.7% / 1.2% (raised for better capture)
  •   ATR-based: 0.6× / 0.8× / 1.0× of ATR% by peak size
  •   Guards: Floor 0.35%, Ceiling 1.2%
  •   Fallback: If ATR unavailable, uses widened fixed floors
  • Structure Confirmation (NEW):
  •   For small P/L (<0.6%), requires 2/3:
  •   • Below VWAP, • Below 9-EMA, • Bearish MACD
  • PDT Protection: No same-day sells (rolls to next day)
Best for: Active traders comfortable with overnight holds and tighter margins
PDT Protection: Prevents same-day sells - positions bought today will not be sold until tomorrow, avoiding pattern day trader violations.
Phase 1+2 Impact: Reduced micro-exits, improved profit capture via ATR-aware trailing and pragmatic entry screening.
Crypto - 24/7 Advanced Cryptocurrency Trading

Philosophy: 24/7 cryptocurrency momentum trading with dynamic trailing stops, partial profit-taking, and asset-specific risk controls. Fee-optimized (0.4% round-trip).

⚡ ENHANCED: Partial profits at +1%/+1.75%/+3% tiers, wider trailing for small peaks, tighter stops for BTC/ETH

Entry Criteria (Optimized Jan 2026)
  • Regime Detection (BTC/ETH trends)
  • Bull: 3 signals, 12 max (4/5/3 by risk)
  • Bear: 3 signals, 5 max (3/2/0 defensive)
  • Consolidation: 2 signals (lowered from 3 to unlock trades), 6 max (3/3/0)
  • Dynamic volume gates by regime
  • Liquidity: $100-$1K daily (IEX)
  • 2h buy cooldown (pyramiding OK)
Exit Criteria (Enhanced)
  • Asset-Specific Stops:
  •   BTC/ETH: -2% (tight, high liquidity)
  •   Altcoins: -8% or ATR-based
  •   Layered: -3%/-4% if no move in 4h
  • Gated Breakeven (OPTIMIZED): +0.8% peak (was 0.5%) → BE stop at 0%
  • No-Excursion Exit (NEW): After 4h, if peak <0.5%, exit immediately
  • Weak Exit Cooldown (NEW): 24h lockout after time/BE/no-excursion exit
  • Partial Profits: 25% at +1%, 50% at +1.75%, 60% at +3%
  • Dynamic Trailing:
  •   Small peaks (≤1.2%): 0.7-0.9% trail OR 2-8h time exit (altcoins only, BTC/ETH excluded)
  •   Medium peaks (1.2-2.5%): 0.8-1.2% trail post-partial
  •   Big peaks (\u22653.5%): 1.5-2.5% trail post-partial
  • Min profit: 0.8% (above fees)
🎯 Fee-Optimized (Dec 2025): Breakeven gate raised to 0.8% (above 0.4% fees). No-excursion exit cuts dead positions after 4h. 24h cooldown prevents churn after weak exits.
Best for: Active 24/7 crypto traders who want systematic profit-taking combined with big-move capture. Asset-specific stops reduce BTC/ETH risk while allowing altcoin volatility.
Penny - Buy Everything and Ride

Philosophy: Aggressive "buy everything and hold" approach. Manually select ANY stocks (no price limits), buy all at startup, then wait for moonshots with adaptive exit protection.

Entry Criteria
  • NO PRICE LIMITS: Accept any price in watchlist
  • Volume: 100,000+ shares/day minimum only
  • Manual Watchlist: You select up to 20 symbols
  • One-Time Buy: Purchases all at startup
  • Equal Split: Allocation divided equally
Exit Criteria
  • Stop Loss: -15% (very wide for volatility)
  • Profit Target 2: +100% (moon shot exit)
  • Profit Target 1: +50% (solid gain exit)
  • Adaptive Trailing: 10% → 1%, 25% → 2%, 40% → 3%
  • No Minimum Hold: Exit immediately if triggered
⚠️ EXTREME Risk: Penny stocks are HIGHLY volatile. Pump-and-dump schemes common. Wide stop loss means larger losses possible. NO PRICE PROTECTION - you can add $0.01 or $100 stocks. Manual selection quality is YOUR responsibility. Only allocate 5-10% of portfolio.
Strategy Change (Dec 2024): Simplified to pure momentum play. No price validation, no PDT protection. Recommended for experienced traders only.
InvestoBot - Patient Wealth Building

Philosophy: Long-term buy-and-hold with quality entries, minimal exits, and quarterly rebalancing.

Entry Criteria
  • Confidence: ≥60% (quality focus, relaxed for paper)
  • Signals: 2+ bullish confirmations (relaxed for paper)
  • Rebalancing: Every 30 days (monthly for faster testing)
  • Position Size: 20% max (concentrated)
Exit Criteria
  • Minimum Hold: 30 days (absolute)
  • NO PROFIT CAP (let winners run!)
  • Adaptive Trailing: 2%/3%/5% (smart exits)
  • Stop Loss: -8% (catch crashes early)
Best for: Retirement accounts, long-term wealth building, passive investors. Perfect for set-and-forget approach.
Portfolio Allocation Recommendation

Balanced Approach:

  • Stock (30-40%): Core holdings, balanced trading
  • InvestoBot (30-40%): Long-term compounding
  • Crypto (15-20%): 24/7 diversification
  • StockIntraday (5-10%): Active trading component
  • Penny (5-10%): High-risk speculation only

What are you passionate about?

For me, the answer is simple: making money without having to actively manage it.

That's where Norn comes in. Norn is an automated trading system designed to remove emotion from investing and let data drive the decisions.

The Strategy
  • Emotion-Free Trading: No panic selling, no FOMO buying—just consistent, logical decisions
  • AI-Powered Analysis: Leverage artificial intelligence to analyze market data and identify promising stocks
  • Smart Algorithms: Use intelligent rules to determine optimal entry and exit points
  • Consistent Execution: Trade automatically with zero user input required
  • Community-Driven: We all win or lose together, sharing the journey

Our target is 0.5% return per trading day. Here's what that looks like over time:

Assuming ~252 trading days per year (Mon-Fri, excluding holidays)
Starting Amount 1 Month (21 days) 3 Months (63 days) 1 Year (252 days) 5 Years (1,260 days)
$10 $11.11 (+11.1%) $13.67 (+36.7%) $35.05 (+250.5%) $5,427.54 (+54,175%)
$100 $111.05 (+11.1%) $136.72 (+36.7%) $350.52 (+250.5%) $54,275.41 (+54,175%)
$1,000 $1,110.50 (+11.1%) $1,367.15 (+36.7%) $3,505.16 (+250.5%) $542,754.09 (+54,175%)
$10,000 $11,105.02 (+11.1%) $13,671.51 (+36.7%) $35,051.60 (+250.5%) $5,427,540.85 (+54,175%)
Is This Realistic?

The honest answer: There are no guarantees. The stock market is unpredictable and past performance doesn't guarantee future results.

That said, I'm currently averaging 0.99% daily returns, which gives me confidence that 0.5% is a reasonable target. We're intentionally setting a conservative goal to account for market volatility.

These projections assume consistent 0.5% daily returns with daily compounding. Actual results will vary based on market conditions and strategy performance.

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for UK Residents

When you're actively trading stocks like Norn does, you'll likely be subject to Capital Gains Tax on your profits. Here's what you need to know:

Key Rules:
  • Annual Allowance: You get a tax-free Capital Gains allowance each year (£3,000 for 2024/25 tax year)
  • Tax Rates:
    • Basic rate taxpayers: 10% on gains above the allowance
    • Higher/additional rate taxpayers: 20% on gains above the allowance
  • Same Day Rule: Shares sold and bought on the same day are matched together
  • 30 Day Rule: Shares bought within 30 days of selling are matched (prevents "bed and breakfasting")
  • Record Keeping: You must keep detailed records of all transactions for at least 6 years
  • Reporting: Report your gains in your Self Assessment tax return, even if they're below the allowance
Useful Resources:

Alpaca.Markets is the trading platform that powers Norn's buy and sell orders.

Getting Started: Two Options
Paper Trading (Recommended First)

Perfect for:

  • Testing Norn without risk
  • Learning how the system works
  • Validating the strategy

Setup:

  • Quick sign-up process
  • No ID verification needed
  • No real money required
  • Instant access

Start here to get comfortable!

Live Trading (Real Money)

Perfect for:

  • Actually making money
  • After you're confident in Norn

Setup Requirements:

  • ID verification required
  • Fund in USD (US Dollars)
  • May take a few days to approve

Only use money you can afford to risk!

Funding Your Alpaca Account (UK Users)

Alpaca requires funding in US Dollars (USD). Here are your options:

  • Traditional Bank Transfer: Most UK banks will charge high fees and poor exchange rates
  • Wise (formerly TransferWise): Competitive rates and transparent fees
  • Revolut: Excellent exchange rates, especially with premium accounts. This is what I personally use and recommend!
  • Other Options: CurrencyFair, OFX, or similar services
Setting Up in Norn

Once you have your Alpaca account, you'll need to add your API credentials to your Norn profile:

  1. Log into your Alpaca account
  2. Generate API keys (one for paper, one for live if using both)
  3. Copy the API Key and Secret Key
  4. Add them to your Norn profile
  5. Enable paper or live trading
  6. You're ready to go! 🚀
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