Advanced Neural Network Software for Financial Forecasting and Stock Prediction

Neural Network Add-on Comparison Matrix

Now that we have no less than 3 neural net addons for the NeuroShell Trader, Trader Pro, and DayTrader Pro, we can appreciate how the options may confuse you (even WE have trouble keeping these sorted out!) We're sorry for that, but we figure it's better to cause some confusion than not to innovate!

Anyway, we've prepared a summary matrix so you can see at a glance the differences between our neural net offerings for the Trader.

Here are the abbreviations we've used in our headings:

Trader -	NeuroShell Trader, Trader Professional, or DayTrader Professional
ANI -	Adaptive Net Indicators
NI -	Neural Indicators
AT2 -	Adaptive TurboProp 2

Other abbreviations used:

GA -	genetic algorithm in the Trader Professional or DayTrader Professional
NN -	neural net
GRNN -	general regression neural net
PNN -	probabilistic neural net
Pro -	NeuroShell Trader Professional or DayTrader Professional
PM -	parameters
NL -	no known limit, but depends on processor speed and RAM
N/A -	not applicable
any -	the user may select his own value

Feature	Trader Prediction Wizard	ANI	NI	AT2
Extra cost $299 addon?	no	yes	yes	yes
NN training paradigm	Tprop2	GRNN/PNN	GA	Tprop2
requires GA?	no	no	yes	no
requires NN expertise?	no	no	no	no
adjust NN PM with GA?	no	yes	yes	yes
adjust input PM with GA?	yes	yes	yes	yes
select inputs with GA?	yes	no	no	no
adjust output PM with GA?	no	yes	no	yes
works as indicator?	no	yes	yes	yes
output is prediction?	yes	yes (GRNN)	no	yes
output is buy/sell?	no	yes (PNN)	yes	no
output is probability?	no	yes (PNN)	yes	no
has intrinsic lookback?	no	yes	yes**	no
maximum inputs	150	6*	6-12***	14
maximum training bars	NL	NL	NL	10,000
auto retraining	no	yes	no	yes
auto retrain interval	N/A	each bar	N/A	any

* limited to 6 inputs with unlimited lags of each input
** recurrent net type only
***sparse nets can have 8, 10, or 12; others are limited to 6

Ok, we know the set of available features of our addons is complicated. That is why ANI, NI, and AT2 are optional addons - so we don't complicate the product itself, yet we can still offer a great deal of neural net options for those who want them! Give us a call if you are still confused about these offerings.

On the other hand, remember: you don't really have to fully understand these indicators to use them, especially with our optimizer. After all, many people feel pretty comfortable using indicators like RSI and CCI in nets and trading strategies, but we wager that not all of those users understand exactly how the RSI and the CCI work!

Advanced Neural Network Software for Financial Forecasting and Stock Prediction

Ward Systems Group, Inc
Executive Park West
5 Hillcrest Drive
Frederick, MD 21703

Phone : (301) 662-7950
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Email : sales@wardsystems.com
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