Transparency Guide

Open Track Record vs Cherry-Picked Results: How to Judge Trading Claims

Most trading performance claims look strong in screenshots. The problem is that screenshots can hide the losing context.

A reliable evaluation starts with one question: is the full history visible?

What cherry-picking looks like

Only best trades are displayed
Losing periods are skipped
Different date windows are selected after the fact
Backtests are presented like live execution

What open tracking looks like

Every signal has a timestamp
Direction, levels, and outcome are all logged
Losses remain visible, not deleted
Performance is reviewed across changing market conditions

Why this matters for trust

Any service can produce a high number if negative outcomes are excluded. Transparency is what turns a metric into evidence.

Practical checklist before you subscribe

Can you see the full list of signals?
Can you verify losing streaks and drawdowns?
Is the sample size meaningful?
Is methodology explained, not just advertised?

Bottom line