Question 1

Do you sell signals or the bot code?

Accepted Answer

No. We don't sell trading signals, black-box strategies, or ready-to-run bot code. MCG provides education and infrastructure - you'll learn to build your own systems from the ground up and own every line of code.

Question 2

Is this financial advice?

Accepted Answer

No. All content is for educational purposes only. MCG does not provide investment, financial, or trading advice. See our full disclaimers page for details. You are solely responsible for your trading decisions and outcomes.

Question 3

What are the skill prerequisites for the course?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable with basic Python (variables, loops, functions) and have some understanding of financial markets. We don't assume quant expertise - everything from data pipelines to risk management is taught step-by-step. Prior trading experience is helpful but not required.

Question 4

How long does it take to complete the course?

Accepted Answer

Most students finish the 10 modules in 4-6 weeks at a self-paced schedule (3-5 hours/week). You have lifetime access, so you can move faster or slower depending on your availability.

Question 5

How long does it take to implement a live system?

Accepted Answer

After completing the course, expect 2-4 weeks to adapt the templates to your broker, backtest your strategy, and deploy a minimal viable system. Production-ready systems with monitoring and fail-safes typically take 1-2 months of iteration.

Question 6

What data and tools do I need?

Accepted Answer

You'll need access to historical market data (1-minute bars). We recommend using your broker's API (e.g., Interactive Brokers, TD Ameritrade) or a data provider like Polygon, Alpaca, or Norgate. For development, you'll use Python, Jupyter notebooks, and standard libraries (pandas, numpy).

Question 7

Do you provide data or a broker connection?

Accepted Answer

No. You'll need to source your own data and connect to your own broker. The course teaches you how to build the pipelines and adapters - you bring the data source and execution account.

Question 8

Can I use this for stocks, crypto, or forex?

Accepted Answer

The course is optimized for futures (intraday strategies on ES, NQ, etc.), but the principles apply to any liquid instrument with 1-minute data. You'll need to adapt lockout logic and risk parameters to your chosen market.

Question 9

What's your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on the flagship course. If you're not satisfied, email us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Digital downloads (Template Pack, Mini-Courses) are non-refundable after access is granted. See our Refund Policy for details.

Question 10

How do I access the course after purchase?

Accepted Answer

After completing checkout via Stripe, you'll receive an email with login credentials and a link to the course platform. If you don't receive it within 10 minutes, check your spam folder or contact us at the email provided.

Question 11

Can I use Gumroad or Lemon Squeezy instead of Stripe?

Accepted Answer

Our default checkout is via Stripe. If you prefer Gumroad or Lemon Squeezy, contact us and we can provide an alternative purchase link.

Question 12

Do you offer company or team training?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer custom workshops and volume discounts for teams of 3+ people. Contact us via the Services page or email to discuss your needs.

Question 13

Is the community membership worth it?

Accepted Answer

If you value live Q&A, ongoing support, and a network of builders, yes. The weekly sessions alone are worth the $49/mo. You also get monthly template drops and 10% off all products. Cancel anytime.

Question 14

Can I cancel my community membership?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can cancel anytime from your account dashboard. You'll retain access through the end of your current billing period.

Question 15

Do you offer one-on-one consulting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. See our Services page for system design audits, 3-session mentorship, and team workshops. Rates start at $250/hr.

Question 16

How often do you update the course content?

Accepted Answer

We release updates and new modules every quarter. All course students get 12 months of updates included. After that, major updates may require an upgrade fee (typically 20-30% of the original price).

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