> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.qubit.trade/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Copy Trading

> How to find, evaluate, and copy traders

Learn how to effectively use Qubit Alpha's copy trading features.

## Finding Traders

### Discovery Page

The Discovery page uses a **Multi-Dimensional Ranking System** to help you find "Smart Money" based on comprehensive performance metrics, not just ROI.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Smart Ranking" icon="ranking-star">
    Algorithmically weighted scores balancing profit, risk, and stability.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Performance Filters" icon="filter">
    Filter by ROI, win rate, and time period.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Risk Metrics" icon="shield">
    View drawdown, leverage usage, and volatility.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Trading Style" icon="chart-line">
    Find traders matching your preferred strategy.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Key Metrics to Consider

| Metric              | What to Look For                              |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Ranking Score**   | Higher score indicates better overall balance |
| **Sharpe Ratio**    | > 2 indicates excellent risk-adjusted returns |
| **Max Drawdown**    | Lower is generally safer (\< 20%)             |
| **Win Rate**        | > 50% combined with good risk/reward          |
| **Trade Frequency** | Matches your preferred activity level         |

## Starting Copy Trading

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Trader">
    Click on a trader card to view their full profile.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Details">
    Analyze their trading history, open positions, and risk metrics.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Copy">
    Press the "Start Copy Trading" button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Sub-Account">
    Choose which sub-account to use for copying.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Copy Ratio">
    Configure how much of each trade to copy (e.g., 0.5x, 1x, 2x).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Risk Settings">
    Set Portfolio SL/TP to protect your total equity, along with max leverage and position limits.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Review all settings and start copying.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Copy Ratio Explained

| Copy Ratio | Trader Opens \$1000 | You Open |
| ---------- | ------------------- | -------- |
| 0.5x       | \$1000              | \$500    |
| 1x         | \$1000              | \$1000   |
| 2x         | \$1000              | \$2000   |

<Warning>
  Higher copy ratios amplify both profits AND losses. Use with caution.
</Warning>

## Stopping Copy Trading

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Portfolio">
    Navigate to your sub-account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Active Copy">
    Locate the active copy trading card.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Stop">
    Press "Stop Copy Trading".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Handle Positions">
    Choose to close existing positions or keep them open.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Stopping copy trading does not automatically close your open positions. You may need to close them manually.
</Note>