The published result when trading continued through every month in the 6.5-year backtest.
Fully automated · Client-controlled · No coding required
AUTOMATED FUTURES TRADING. WITHOUT BECOMING A TRADER.
TotalKnockOut automatically identifies opportunities, enters trades, manages risk, and exits positions—all inside your own brokerage account.
You maintain complete control of your money. TKO handles the execution.
Backtested Jan 2020-Jun 2026. Backtested executions averaged within 3 points of live executions. Hypothetical results are not a promise of future performance.
Transparent performance evidence
SEE THE NUMBERS FOR YOURSELF.
TKO wasn't designed around one good month or a handful of winning trades. Review the complete historical backtest, monthly performance, drawdowns, and individual trade history yourself.
82.3%
Per-trade win rate
More than eight winners for every ten backtested trades
$196,442
Total backtested profit
Across the full 78-month test
$2,518
Average monthly result
Before applying monthly stop guidance
1,774
Individual trade results
Reported independently of any account principal
Drawdown in the proper context
The stated −$29,598 drawdown was the worst peak-to-trough decline in cumulative equity.
The performance figures are pure trade profit and loss; no starting principal is included. In a separate capital-sufficiency test, $15,000 supported the strategy for the full 6.5 years without requiring the original principal to be replenished. The lowest simulated account balance in that test was $13,018.
- Backtested period
- Jan 2020–Jun 2026
- Total trades
- 1,774
- Average trade
- $110.73
- Capital-sufficiency amount
- $15,000
- Lowest tested balance
- $13,018
- Maximum drawdown
- −$29,598
- Monthly profit and loss boundaries
- Client-selected
VIEW COMPLETE TRADE HISTORY
Review all 1,774 individual backtested trades—not just the winners.
No chart watching. No searching for setups. No manually placing stops or targets. Once configured and enabled, TKO handles the trading process according to its programmed rules.
What monthly discipline could preserve
The strategy reached $422,229 across its monthly equity peaks.
The continuous-trading backtest retained $196,442. Looking back at the highest equity point reached inside each month reveals a $225,787 peak-to-close gap. Exact peaks cannot be identified in real time, but the comparison shows why a client-selected monthly profit target can turn TKO into an income process instead of a chase for maximum growth.
The total if trading had stopped at the exact highest equity point in every month.
The difference between the monthly-peak ceiling and the continuous-trading result.
A simplified illustration of preserving only 40% of the identified peak-to-close gap.
$196,442 retained profit plus $90,315—equivalent to a $3,676 illustrated monthly average.
Hindsight illustration only. It is not a tested exit rule, forecast, or guarantee that a monthly peak or any portion of the peak-to-close gap can be captured in live trading.
A six-figure account was not required in testing
TKO was tested with $15K-$20K in brokerage capital.
The reported backtest results are purely the sum of trade gains and losses; they do not begin with or include account principal. Separately, $15,000 was tested as operating capital—not $50,000, $100,000, or $300,000—and it supported the full 6.5-year test without requiring the original principal to be replenished.
The original principal did not require replenishment during the 6.5-year test.
The intended range for funding and operating TKO in your own brokerage account.
Your money remains at your brokerage firm. TKO does not hold it, and you control the account.
What the performance figure represents
$196,442 in backtested trade profitThe reported result is based purely on the strategy's trade gains and losses. No starting balance or account principal is added to the reported profit.
Not $50K. Not $100K. Not $300K.
Historical capital sufficiency does not guarantee that $15,000 will be sufficient in future conditions. Broker margin requirements, market conditions, position sizing, and individual risk tolerance can affect the capital appropriate for a particular user. Futures losses can exceed the amount initially deposited.
Build your monthly income plan
Choose a profit target and stop-loss before the month begins.
TKO automates the trading logic. You define the monthly boundaries. The goal is not to chase every possible dollar; it is to decide what a useful month and an unacceptable month look like, then stop trading when either boundary is reached.
Choose a realistic closed-profit amount that would make the month worthwhile for your goals.
Choose the maximum closed monthly loss you are prepared to accept based on your capital and risk tolerance.
Start the fully automated strategy in NinjaTrader. No coding or discretionary trade selection is required.
When either closed-result boundary is reached, deactivate TKO and wait for the next month to begin.
Real examples from the data
The case for a profit target and stop-loss, in real numbers.
May 2026 · Backtested
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Two losing sessions gave back $17,340 of the month's gain.
August 2026 · Playback-validated, through 8/21
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One losing session gave back $8,475. The month stood at $1,065 by 8/21.
A profit target locks in gains once your own predetermined number is reached—before a losing session can take them back. A stop-loss works in reverse, capping how much you're willing to give up before you're in a drawdown. Neither number is "correct" for every trader; what matters is choosing both in advance, not after the fact.
These examples reflect closed results for one instrument and position size—May 2026 from backtested data, August 2026 from playback-validated trade executions through 8/21. They illustrate the mechanics of continuing to trade after a strong run, not a prediction of future performance. Past and backtested results do not guarantee future outcomes.
How TKO works
About five minutes to launch. No coding. No overnight exposure.
The logic is repeatable, but the outcome is never guaranteed. The simplified process below explains the structure without disclosing the proprietary rule set.
Launch in NinjaTrader
Use the configured workspace to activate TKO in less than five minutes—no coding required.
Wait for breakout + pullback
TKO waits for price to break the range and pull back instead of chasing the first move.
Enter with fixed exits
Two contracts use preset targets and a stop sized from the opening range.
Finish the session flat
Every position closes the same day. The current rule set holds nothing overnight.
Software—not a custodian
YOUR MONEY NEVER GOES TO TKO.
Your trading capital remains inside your own brokerage account.
TKO is software that operates within NinjaTrader. TKO does not take custody of your money, accept deposits, or hold customer funds.
Your brokerage account
Your trading capital stays at your brokerage firm.
Your control
You can enable or disable TKO from inside NinjaTrader.
Your decision
You decide whether TKO is active in your account.
TKO controls the trading logic. You retain control of the account.
Defined boundaries for an uncertain market
RISK ISN'T AN AFTERTHOUGHT.
Futures trading involves substantial risk. TKO was built with predefined controls intended to prevent individual trades or trading sessions from operating without defined boundaries.
Predefined stop loss
Positions are opened with defined downside parameters.
Daily loss control
Trading can be restricted once predetermined daily loss limits are reached.
Position limits
TKO follows defined position-sizing rules.
No overnight positions
Positions are designed to be closed within the applicable trading session.
Automated exits
Exit rules are programmed into the strategy.
User control
The user can disable the strategy.
Risk controls limit exposure according to programmed rules. They do not eliminate the possibility of substantial trading losses.
Do not take the headline on faith
Inspect all 1,774 public trade records.
The sanitized file includes instrument, direction, entry time, exit time, entry price, exit price, and quantity. Proprietary export fields are excluded.
Why qualified buyers choose TKO
A high-conviction tool with a deliberately simple operating model.
Rules over emotion
The strategy repeats a coded process instead of asking you to improvise under pressure.
Five-minute, no-code setup
Launch the configured strategy in less than five minutes each day; no programming or trade-selection expertise is required.
Capital stays liquid
You retain custody in your brokerage account rather than committing funds to an illiquid vehicle.
Potential tax efficiency
NQ futures are generally Section 1256 contracts. Confirm your treatment with a qualified tax advisor.
A clear fit matters
IS TKO RIGHT FOR YOU?
TKO is designed for people who value automation and disciplined execution while understanding that meaningful market risk remains.
TKO may be a fit if you:
- Can tolerate institutional price volatility, such as $5K plus or minus per day
- Want exposure to an automated trading strategy
- Want to build a potential additional income stream that could reduce reliance on W-2 income
- Prefer rules-based execution over discretionary trading
- Want your capital to remain in your own brokerage account
- Don't want to spend the day watching charts
- Understand that futures trading involves meaningful risk
- Are searching for a passive income opportunity
Sound like you?TKO was built to automate the execution while you retain control of the account.
TKO is probably not a fit if you:
- Cannot tolerate institutional price volatility, such as $5K plus or minus per day
- Need guaranteed monthly income
- Cannot tolerate trading losses
- Expect every month to be profitable
- Need access to money that cannot be exposed to market risk
- Are uncomfortable with futures trading
- Expect backtested results to guarantee future performance
Early-adopter access · Lock in before you fund
Secure your TKO license while early access remains available.
TKO is being introduced through controlled license releases, giving early adopters the opportunity to secure access before the current allocation is filled. Your TKO term begins when you purchase, but the extended access window gives you time to fund and prepare your NinjaTrader account without sacrificing your intended year of strategy use.
Join during the early rollout
Early adopters can begin using TKO while licenses remain available in the current release.
Built for responsible growth
Controlled distribution helps TKO expand thoughtfully while reducing unnecessary crowding around similar orders.
Funding runway is built in.
Access continues through the end of the 13th full calendar month following your purchase month.
Example: purchase May 10, 2026 → access through June 30, 2027.13 full monthsplus the rest of your purchase month
Under 5 minutesfor daily setup
1,774 tradesin the published backtest
Free, no-obligation consultation
Put a proven rule set to work in your own account.
Schedule a free, no-obligation introduction to see how TKO operates, review the platform requirements, and learn what onboarding looks like. TKO is designed to make disciplined NQ execution accessible without handing over control of your funds.
✓ Full risk discussion
✓ Platform and setup requirements
✓ Purchase and licensing details
✓ Onboarding and support process
✓ Early-adopter license availability
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Questions to settle before you buy.
Do I have to know how to trade?
No trading knowledge is required, and no coding is required. TKO handles entries, exits, and risk management automatically. Setup takes about five minutes a day. You remain responsible for monitoring NinjaTrader and your brokerage account.
Does TKO have access to my money?
No. TKO does not accept deposits, hold customer funds, or take custody of trading capital. Your money stays at your own brokerage firm at all times.
Can I turn TKO off?
Yes. You decide when TKO is enabled and can disable the strategy from inside NinjaTrader. Disabling it does not guarantee that every pending or open order is immediately resolved, so the platform and account still require supervision.
Where does TKO run?
TKO runs locally within NinjaTrader on the computer or supported environment where it is installed. It is software connected to your own platform and brokerage setup—not a managed account or pooled investment.
What brokerage or platform do I need?
TKO requires NinjaTrader, a compatible futures brokerage account, a suitable market-data connection, and sufficient account margin. Setup guidance and installation instructions are included with access.
How much capital will I need?
We recommend funding your account with at least $15,000–$20,000. That cushion allows for normal day-to-day volatility without needing to redeposit funds. This capital remains fully liquid and stays in your own brokerage account, under your complete control at all times—TKO does not hold, restrict, or have access to it.
Can I trade inside a retirement account?
Yes. TKO can be used inside an IRA set up through a custodian that partners with NinjaTrader. It's best to speak directly with NinjaTrader about this process, or reach out to us at knockout.services@outlook.com. Keep in mind that IRA margin requirements are typically about four times the amount required for a standard account—for example, an $80,000 deposit to support what would be a $20,000 account otherwise. These requirements are set by brokerage and custodian firms, not by TKO.
Are the results live?
No—the core strategy results are not presented as live-account performance. They were backtested and playback-validated inside NinjaTrader using historical market data and the stated testing assumptions. “Hypothetical” applies specifically to the perfect monthly-peak and 40%-capture illustrations because those scenarios assume hindsight-based stopping decisions. Backtested and playback-validated results are evidence from historical simulation, but they still do not guarantee future performance.
How do the monthly profit target and stop-loss work?
You select both amounts based on your goals, capital, and risk tolerance before the month begins. Track closed results and deactivate TKO for the rest of the month when either boundary is reached. A trade can move the result past your selected number.
What does the $422,229 figure mean?
It is the combined ceiling if every month had ended at its exact equity peak—something only visible in hindsight. The 40%-capture example is an illustration of disciplined monthly stopping, not a forecast.
Why are TKO licenses limited?
TKO is releasing licenses in controlled quantities, which gives early adopters an opportunity to secure access before the current allocation fills. Because TKO accounts can place similar orders at similar times, measured growth helps reduce unnecessary strategy crowding. New access may pause after each release reaches capacity.
Can I lose more than the backtest shows?
Yes. Future losses can exceed every historical figure on this page due to market conditions, gaps, slippage, outages, configuration, or execution differences.
Are profits guaranteed?
No. No trading strategy can guarantee profit, income, drawdown limits, or preservation of principal.
Platform resources
Prepare the trading environment.
Important Risk Disclosure
Futures trading contains substantial risk and is not suitable for every investor. You could lose all or more than your initial investment. Only risk capital—money that can be lost without jeopardizing financial security or lifestyle—should be used.
Hypothetical or simulated performance results have inherent limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading and may under- or over-compensate for factors such as liquidity, slippage, financial risk, and the ability to adhere to a trading program despite losses. No representation is being made that any account will achieve profits or losses similar to those shown.
TotalKnockOut is independent trading software. It is not a managed account, fund, custody service, personalized investment recommendation, or guarantee. Users are solely responsible for configuration, trading decisions, order placement, risk management, and account supervision.