April 2025 Algorithmic Trading Recap
Automated Trading Results vs S&P500
April was a breakout month in my algo trading journey. Starting with an initial capital of €351, I closed the month with a net profit of €35.51, marking a +10.12% return—my strongest monthly performance so far.
I executed 36 trades with an impressive 91.66% win rate. All 10 long trades were successful (100% win rate), and short trades weren’t far behind with an 88.46% win rate. My profit factor soared to 2.40, and the Sharpe ratio hit 1.67, indicating strong risk-adjusted returns. Even better, my maximum drawdown was just 3.27%, showing that my risk management held up well under pressure.
In contrast, the S&P 500 dropped by 9.4% in April—its worst monthly performance in over a year. While the broader market struggled, my system stayed resilient and delivered consistent gains. It’s a small but meaningful win that reinforces the value of a disciplined, algorithmic approach—even in volatile conditions.
| Key Performance Indicators | 2025 Year to Date | 2025 April |
|---|---|---|
| Net P/L | € -9.04 | € 35.51 |
| Total Trades | 156 | 36 |
| Win Rate | 82.05% | 91.66% |
| Long Trades | 55 | 10 |
| Win Rate Long | 89.09% | 100% |
| Short Trades | 101 | 26 |
| Win Rate Short | 78.21% | 88.46% |
| Avg P/L per Trade | € -0.06 | € 0.99 |
| Profit Factor | 0.97 | 2.40 |
| Sharpe Ratio | -0.12 | 1.67 |
| Max Drawdown (%) | 25.73% | 3.27% |
| Avg Trade Duration (min) | 651 | 650 |
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