05/17/05 - PortfolioStream 6 has been released

RINA Systems has released PortfolioStream 6 software. PortfolioStream 6 was released with several new exciting capabilities. Our focus was on increasing ease of use of frequent tasks such as reviewing saved results and maintaining margin settings, as well as adding some new analytical functionality such as the new out-of-sample portfolio testing capability. Now in it's sixth product generation and 5th year of production, PortfolioStream has become the preferred platform for extending TradeStation backtesting to portfolios of markets and parameters. To read about all the latest features and enhancements in the new version of PortfolioStream click HERE.

     04/08/05 - Performance Update Newsletter - April

Performances of several portfolios derived from two published and well known trading strategies are updated and the reports are presented. The tests were conducted using PortfolioStream 5 and TradeStation 8 on the same set of North American futures markets used in the previous test described in the previous Performance Update for October, 2004. The strategies all yielded poor performance in varying degrees since August 2004. Interestingly the strategies that used channels based on standard deviation bands as the entry and exit signals in general did worse than those that used simple N period highs and lows for purposes of creating the channels. To read more information about the latest Performance Update Newsletter click HERE.

     11/18/04 - PortfolioStream 5 has been released

PortfolioStream 5 has several major enhancements including: New graphs to better analyze historical risk, Control of assumptions on fixed capital, Ability to assign sector for each system / market in the portfolio, Application of constraints to a portfolio, New input and output file formats, Implementation of hypothetical fees, Ability to collect trade-only data, and Portfolio Scaling Strategies. To read about all the latest features and enhancements in the new version of PortfolioStream click HERE.

     10/18/04 - Performance Update Newsletter - October

In this issue of the Performance Update, we update several breakout strategies and present Scaling Strategies on a portfolio in Money Manager 7. In addition, we present a new feature of PortfolioStream called Portfolio Designer. To read more information about the latest Performance Update Newsletter click HERE.

     09/27/04 - RINA Systems, Inc. donates $600,000 in Financial Services Software

RINA Systems, Inc. - a premier financial services technology firm, will provide Baruch College’s Bert W. and Sandra Wasserman Trading Floor with 60 licenses of RINA's PortfolioStream Software, a gift valued at $600,000. "RINA Systems is excited to make available to students at Baruch College PortfolioStream, our best-of-breed analytics, which enables users to test baskets of securities with TradeStation and conduct portfolio simulations. We believe this donation will further augment the Baruch College's state-of-the-art academic trading floor," said James Goldcamp, Manager, RINA System’s Portfolio Analysis Group. To read more information about this click HERE.

     09/15/04 - Interview with Leo Zamansky in Stocks And Commodities Magazine

The President of RINA Systems, Inc. - Leo Zamansky, Ph.D. - is interviewed in the October edition of Technical Analysis Of Stocks And Commodities Magazine - pages 62-67. The interview focuses on portfolio selection, money management, and risk control. To read more information about this interview click HERE.

     07/01/04 - Performance Suite 7 Release and Features Announced

RINA Systems today announced the release of Performance Suite 7 along with new features for Portfolio Evaluator 7 and Money Manager 7. Performance Suite 7 will begin shipping on July 7th, 2004. To read more about Performance Suite 7 click HERE. To read about all the latest features in Performance Suite 7 click HERE.

     04/26/04 - Performance Update Newsletter - April

In the April issue of Performance Update, RINA Systems switches thier focus from the previous channel breakout strategies to the older simple range breakout strategy. This study was last referenced in a July 2000 newsletter, and has been updated for the current 10 year lookback time period. RINA Systems has tested six curency and debt markets while applying a position sizing strategy based on a percentage volatility. RINA Systems, Inc. has also highlighted some of the newly implemented functionality that users can look forward to in the upcoming release of Portfolio Evaluator 7. To read more information about the latest Performance Update Newsletter click HERE.

     03/19/04 - Performance Update Newsletter - March

In the March issue of Performance Update, RINA Systems reviews the new Monte Carlo simulation capability (this capability is available in the new version of PortfolioStream - Version 4.5) and further employs this technology to see what other scenarios might be achieved if resampling of the daily returns occurs. RINA Systems, Inc. also continues their review of the performance of well known trend following strategies. To help users get up and running in the smoothest possible fashion, RINA Systems introduced in this Performance Update a new Quick-Start Guide for PortfolioStream users. For a special offer, RINA Systems introduces a new beta testing program for the upcoming release of Performance Suite 7 - there are limited number of spots available for the beta test. If you would like to participate please send an email to support@rinasystems.com indicating your interest to participate in this program. To read more information about the latest Performance Update Newsletter click HERE.

     12/15/03 - PortfolioStream 4.5 has been released

PortfolioStream 4.5 has three major enhancements including: the implementation of a portfolio Monte Carlo simulation module, the integration of walk- forward system and portfolio testing, and a substantially more robust interface to TradeStation 7 for multi-market strategy testing.  Random sampling is performed using a variety of methods for maximum flexibility, producing statistical tables and graphs. Walk-forward optimization let's users know what would have happened when using various optimization criteria, using rigorous forward testing to avoid curve fitting. To read about all the latest features and enhancements in the new version of PortfolioStream click HERE.

     11/25/03 - Performance Update Newsletter - November

In the November issue of Performance Update, RINA Systems reviews the new Monte Carlo simulation capability soon to be available in the upcoming new version of PortfolioStream - Version 4.5 - and continues their review of the performance of well known trend following strategies. RINA Systems, Inc. also introduces a new customer survey, when filled out, customers will receive a 10% discount on any future purchase or lease of software or services. To read more information about the latest Performance Update Newsletter click HERE.

     09/26/03 - Performance Update Newsletter - October

In the October issue of Performance Update, RINA Systems begins a new series for tracking the performance of well known strategies with the use of their PortfolioStream application. In addition, the Performance Update reviews the Exposure Graphs available in their portfolio applications. To read more information about the latest Performance Update Newsletter click HERE.

     03/31/03 - PortfolioStream 4 to begin shipping

The latest version of PortfolioStream will begin shipping on March 31st 2003. This version is a significant improvement over previous versions, supporting a wider range of TradeStation versions, with significantly enhanced ease of use, and new analytical functionality. To read about all the latest features and enhancements click HERE.

     01/22/03 - Performance Suite 6 Release and Features Announced

RINA Systems today announced the features that will be included in upcoming release of Performance Suite 6. Performance Suite 6 will begin shipping on January 29th, 2003. To read more about Performance Suite 6 click HERE. To read about all the latest features in Performance Suite 6 click HERE.

     07/09/02 - RINA Systems, Inc. announces the release of PortfolioStream Version 3 for TradeStation® 6.

RINA Systems is proud to announce the release of our newest version of PortfolioStream Version 3 for TradeStation 6. Over the last several months we have been working to integrate this capability into our portfolio technology. To find out more about PortfolioStream 3 click HERE.

     02/07/02 - New PortfolioStream Release

We have just released a new version of PortfolioStream (build 99) with several major enhancements. The PortfolioStream New Release Fact Sheet describing the new features can be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat format by clicking HERE.

     11/14/01 - New Walk-Forward Software in Action

RINA Systems newest software, OptiLogix, is used to generate portfolio walk forward studies is discussed in a new article in the latest Futures Magazine. Click HERE to learn more about OptiLogix.

     10/05/01 - A New Article on Portfolio Walk Forward Optimization is published by RINA Systems staff

Leo Zamansky and James Goldcamp describe in an article entitled Walking a Fine Line, published in the October issue of Futures Magazine, a method for portfolio walk forward optimization. A portfolio of sample systems are used to show some of the pitfalls associated with traditional optimization of trading systems. RINA Systems plans to shortly introduce a new application that will allow TradeStation users to apply similar walk forward capabilities to their individual market and portfolio studies. A beta version of this technology was used to create the studies used in the article.

     10/01/01 - Selector Toolbox Release

Rank all Nasdaq 100 stocks by a weighted 1 and 3 month momentum (and you can create any formula for momentum that you want). Then test buying the stock if its ranked in the top 20 % for momentum and is making a new 10 day high on volume that is at least 50% greater than the average daily volume (again use any entry or exit logic that you can create in easy Language).

Rank a group of sector mutual funds based on their 30-day return. In addition, use a volatility expansion entry technique to enter trades and a trailing stop based on average true range to limit risk (again this is just an example, you are limited only by your imagination to create signal logic). Then enter long if the mutual fund is ranked in the top 5 for the 30-day return and simultaneously trigger your volatility entry criteria.

These are just a few examples. By now you can probably imagine the hundreds or possibly thousands of ideas that could integrate ranking concepts with traditional trading systems. Click HERE to learn more about Selector Pro Toolbox.

     08/01/01 - A New Web Site for TradeStation Products and Services

RINA Systems launched www.TradeStationZone.com - the world's first e-commerce exchange for products and services for active and technical traders. It is a single source for traders that use TradeStation and related products and services. Until now, TradeStation users had to search for tools they needed in many different places with many products not even listed anywhere on the internet. It was difficult to know what is available for traders that would like to use a certain analysis tool or develop their own code for their strategy. With the release of TradeStation Pro® by TradeStation Technologies the need for an open source of information and exchange became even more apparent. Now there is a single source of information about TradeStation products and services, their benefits, features and prices. Users can exchange opinions, ask a question regarding a product, service or a vendor. Unlike a magazine or catalog, TradeStationZone presents an open forum for traders to communicate with each other and vendors.

The site offers products, services, news, resources, ideas, articles, reports, systems, signals, indicators, data, books, videos, newsletters, seminars and many other things from vendors all over the world. Unlike individual companies' web sites TradeStationZone acts as an exchange. TradeStationZone enables traders get the information they need, discuss their problems and get answers, publish articles, or other information, review software or any other product as well as inquire about a product or service.

     05/05/2001 - Performance Suite 2000 reviewed in Futures Magazine

Performance Suite 2000 was reviewed in the May issue of Futures Magazine by Roger Rines. Performance Suite 2000 is composed of Money Manager 2000, Portfolio Evaluator 2000, and 3D SmartView 2000. These tools provide TradeStation users with the ability to conduct portfolio analysis, money management strategy testing, and Three dimensional graphs for analysis of trading system robustness. The Performance Suite 2000 received 3 1/2 disks, with three disks being defined as a good rating and four being excellent. In the review's summary the author noted that "Overall, this suite of programs makes it easy to understand the contribution to trading system profit from market changes, money management approaches, and account funding."

     04/25/01 - Performance Suite Pro Release

RINA Systems announces the release of Performance Suite Pro This latest version of the popular Performance Suite includes Money Manager Pro and Portfolio Evaluator Pro and 3D SmartView Pro. This newest release now works seamlessly with TradeStation Pro. In addition to the compatibility with TradeStation Pro, some of the new features include: Intra-day systems are now supported for portfolio based money management. In addition, portfolio money management can now be run over multiple time frames.

New performance reporting graphs including VAMI and the rolling 12-month return. With VAMI charts the user can view the growth of a hypothetical $1,000 investment for any system or portfolio. These VAMI charts are calculated for both compounded returns and returns calculated from fixed capital.

New Graphs/Histograms to view the distribution of annual, monthly, weekly, and daily returns. These are calculated for both compounded returns and returns calculated from fixed capital.

A new improved XML converter to allow better importing of discretionary and proprietary trades to combine with your TradeStation-based systems.

The powerful new Date Range function to recalculate entire portfolios (and individual reports) for any period in your database. No more having to go to TradeStation® to resave data for different time periods.

Expanded portfolio editing capabilities. You can now add together several entire portfolios with the click of a button. You can also delete entire categories for easy database maintenance.

New performance reporting ! Now you can see the percentage of year, months, weeks, and days that were profitable for any system or portfolio. Also, returns are reported based on a constant account size (as opposed to compounded returns). Finally, the Semi Deviation Sharpe ratio has been added for those who wish to view the performance looking only at downside return variation

     03/01/2001 - RINA Systems has released PortfolioStream, a new portfolio testing and optimization platform for TradeStation users.

PortfolioStream gives TradeStation users the ability to test large baskets of stocks, futures, or indexes across several trading system inputs in a completely automated environment. It supports the creation of custom baskets composed of any securities for which the user has data. Studies of systems run across large baskets of securities generate reports for each system market combination and each portfolio which are then saved into a database for easy retrieval and viewing. Saved reports can be filtered and sorted for user defined performance criteria to find desirable strategies and portfolios. After building portfolios, users can choose from an array of money management strategies to test portfolios with different position size and capitalizations. PortfolioStream's 3D graphing capabilities allow users to view trading system results across multiple inputs over many securities in a single picture to find robust strategies.

     01/29/2001 - Performance Suite 2000 is now compatible with TradeStation Pro.

The Disk Icon in TradeStation Strategy Performance Report that enables users to seamlessly save information for use in Portfolio Evaluator 2000 and Money Manager 2000 has been included in the most recent release of the TradeStation Pro. This is accomplished by saving files under the Portoflio Evaluator xml file format which is an option when the disk icon is selected. Because the new feature is distributed through the internet, the disk icon for saving performance information will automatically appear in your version of TradeStation Pro when you log on. This insures that the current version of Performance Suite is compatible with all three Y2K compliant versions of TradeStation, including version 4, 2000i, and TradeStation Pro. In later versions we expect to have seamless integration with the Blue Target Icon on the Strategy Performance Report Icon.