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May 20, 2025

Contrarian Stock Trading Using Agentic AI

Trading, while often perceived as a numbers game, is deeply emotional. The decisions to buy or sell stocks aren't always based on cold, hard facts. Instead, they're frequently influenced by an investor's feelings, biases, and perceptions. This is where sentiment indicators like the Fear & Greed Index come into play.

 

By providing a quantifiable measure of market sentiment, AI Agents can avert traders from their own emotions that might be swaying their decisions. For instance, during times of extreme fear, a trader might be inclined to sell stocks, even if fundamentals suggest otherwise. Conversely, during periods of heightened greed, the same investor might be tempted to buy, potentially overlooking overvaluation risks.

 

The Role of Agentic Ai in Contrarian Copy Trading 

 

As Warren Buffett warned: "You pay a very high price in the stock market for a cheery consensus." Contrarians try to do the opposite of the crowd. They get excited when an otherwise good company has a sharp drop in the stock prices. The more prices swing, the more misguided they believe the rest of the market to be.

 

A contrarian trader believes the people predict a downturn, they have already sold out, at which point the market can only go up. For this reason, a contrarian mindset is great for sussing out whether or not a particular stock has actually bottomed out.

 

Copy trading enables individuals in the financial markets to automatically copy positions opened and managed by other selected individuals of AI Agents. Unlike mirror trading, a method that allows traders to copy specific strategies, copy trading links a portion of the copying trades to their accounts either manually or automatically. 

 

In 2012, MIT funded a study that showed that traders on the copy trading platforms who benefited from "guided copying", i.e. copying a suggested investor or AI Agent, fared 6-10% better than traders who were mirror trading, and 4% better than traders who were copy trading random investors.

Agentic AI is revolutionizing market strategies with advanced multi-agent systems, enabling smarter, faster decision-making. Companies like OpenAI and others are using a technique called ‘agentic’ to make cheaper and more efficient AI models. This method is the industry’s new buzzword and enables AI models to run with fewer resources. 

In 2018, another study discovered that losses are usually higher for copied trades in the event of negative returns without hedging. As a result, the Dual Agent Trading Bots address these problems because of a dual-strategy system that thrives in both bullish and bearish conditions simultaneously. 

For instance, it combines a Price Action Agent to capture upward trends with a Hedging Agent that mitigates risk using inverse ETFs. These Agents act independently and Hedging Agents will always fill the positions, unlike selling short which might not be filled, or buying expensive puts. 

By leveraging real-time market analysis and adaptive pattern recognition, this bot enhances trade execution, minimizes exposure, and ensures a resilient, automated trading framework in volatile markets.

Trading Inverse ETFs vs. Short Selling 

Imagine you're betting that a stock or market is going to drop. One way to do that is by using an inverse ETF. This type of exchange-traded fund uses different financial tools to make money when the market falls. In a way, owning an inverse ETF is like holding several short positions at once. 

Example of Top 6 Gainers of the brutal day of March 10th, 2025 

1. PTGX  +46.13%              2. TSLQ  +32.24% 

3. $WLYB +24.05%              4. SARK +17.82% 

5. BNKD +15.38%              6. SOXS +14.30% 

 

Why Inverse ETFs Might Be Better:

 

  • No Margin Account Needed: With inverse ETFs, you don't need a special margin account—this is usually required for short selling. A margin account lets you borrow money from your broker to trade, which adds extra risk.
  • Simplicity: Inverse ETFs let you bet against the market without the hassle of borrowing stocks.

What About Short Selling? Short selling involves borrowing stocks you don't own, selling them, and then buying them back later at a hopefully lower price. The goal is to profit from the price drop. But if the price goes up instead, you'll have to buy the stocks back at a higher price, which can lead to losses.

Additional Costs with Short Selling:

  • Stock Loan Fee: You pay a fee to your broker for borrowing the shares.
  • High Costs: Stocks that are heavily shorted might be hard to borrow, driving up the fee, sometimes over 3% of the borrowed amount. This can quickly make short selling expensive and risky, especially for newcomers.
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The Dual-Strategy Machine Learning Framework

 

The Dual Agent Trading Bot employs two specialized AI-driven agents that operate in tandem to balance profitability and risk management. This multi-agent architecture ensures strategic adaptability by dynamically responding to changing market conditions, maximizing gains during upward trends while mitigating potential losses in downturns.

Pattern Recognition Agent: Spotting Contrarian Opportunities

Unlike traditional momentum-based strategies, the Pattern Recognition Agent leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze both historical and real-time market data. Its primary function is to identify recurring patterns that statistically precede price surges. Key features include:

  • Sophisticated Price Action Analysis – Uses candlestick formations, trendlines, and volume dynamics to detect high-probability trade setups.
  • Optimized Entry & Exit Points – When a bullish pattern is confirmed, the agent executes a long position with precision, ensuring efficient trade execution.
  • Adaptive Learning Mechanism – Continuously refines its pattern detection models based on evolving market behavior, reducing false positives and enhancing accuracy.

By incorporating these cutting-edge AI techniques, the Pattern Recognition Agent ensures that the bot capitalizes on upward price movements with minimal lag and high efficiency.

 

Hedging Agent: Protecting Against Downturns

 

While the Pattern Recognition Agent focuses on seizing profit opportunities, the Hedging Agent is engineered to safeguard the portfolio from market downturns. Instead of directly shorting assets, this agent employs defensive trading mechanisms, including:

  • Inverse ETFs & Alternative Instruments – Takes long positions in securities that move opposite to the underlying asset, ensuring gains during market declines.
  • Counter-Cyclical Profit Generation – When the primary asset falls, the hedging instruments appreciate, offsetting potential losses from long positions.
  • Continuous Market Monitoring – Analyzes risk factors such as volatility spikes, macroeconomic trends, and sudden price reversals to preemptively adjust hedging strategies.

By seamlessly switching between offensive and defensive trading approaches, the Dual Agent Trading Bot ensures portfolio resilience in all market conditions. Whether prices are rising or falling, this AI-powered system remains strategically positioned to capture gains while minimizing downside risks.

 

The Role of Agentic AI in Autonomous Trading

 

At the core of the Dual Agent Trading Bot lies Agentic AI, a system that enables seamless real-time interactions among multiple specialized agents. This autonomous intelligence allows the bot to react to market shifts in milliseconds, giving traders a significant edge in the world of high-frequency trading (HFT).

Key Advantages of Agentic AI:

  1. Real-Time Responsiveness:
    • The system reacts instantly to market fluctuations, executing trades within milliseconds.
    • This is particularly valuable in volatile environments where speed is a competitive advantage.
  2. Robust Risk Management:
    • The complementary bullish and bearish strategies offset downturns, ensuring portfolio balance.
    • Automated stop-losses and risk parameters further enhance capital protection.
  3. Enhanced Precision in Trading Execution:
    • Advanced data analytics and AI-driven insights ensure highly accurate trade execution.
    • This minimizes slippage and execution errors, which are common in manual trading.
  4. Elimination of Human Bias:
    • The bot strictly adheres to data-driven strategies, avoiding emotional trading errors.
    • Ensures a disciplined, objective trading approach that maintains consistency.

By leveraging multi-agent AI collaboration, the Dual Agent Trading Bot achieves superior accuracy and efficiency in algorithmic trading.

 

Advantages of the Dual Agent Trading Bot in Autotrading

 

With the increasing adoption of auto trading systems, traders are seeking solutions that offer automation, precision, and adaptability. The Dual Agent Trading Bot provides several unique advantages that enhance its effectiveness in fully automated environments.

1. Continuous Market Surveillance

  • The bot operates 24/7, continuously monitoring global markets for new trading opportunities.
  • Ensures that no lucrative trades are overlooked due to human limitations.

2. Instantaneous Execution

  • By executing trades instantly based on real-time data, the system eliminates delays caused by manual intervention.
  • This leads to faster order fulfillment, a critical factor in high-frequency trading (HFT).

3. Consistent Strategy Implementation

  • Unlike human traders, the bot follows predefined trading strategies with unwavering discipline.
  • Maintains strategy integrity across various market conditions, enhancing long-term performance.

4. Scalability for Diversified Trading

  • The dual-agent model can be scaled across multiple assets and markets, improving portfolio diversification.
  • Additional AI agents can be integrated for more sophisticated strategy enhancements.

These capabilities make the Dual Agent Trading Bot a revolutionary tool for both retail and institutional traders looking for fully automated, high-performance trading solutions.

 

Transforming Trading Environments with AI

 

The significance of the Dual Agent Trading Bot extends well beyond its dual-strategy design. In an era dominated by algorithmic and high-frequency trading, its ability to dynamically adapt to both bullish and bearish market signals sets it apart from conventional models.

Key Innovations That Differentiate the Bot:

  • Multi-agent collaboration ensures dynamic adaptability across different market conditions.
  • AI-driven risk management minimizes losses while capitalizing on profitable setups.
  • Real-time decision-making allows for instant trade execution, optimizing profits.

By leveraging the collective intelligence of specialized AI agents, this system provides unparalleled precision and risk management, making it a transformative force in modern auto trading.

 

The Future of Multi-Agent Trading

 

As financial markets grow increasingly complex, the evolution of Agentic AI and multi-agent trading systems is poised to redefine trading standards. The Dual Agent Trading Bot serves as a pioneering example of how integrating machine learning with strategic hedging can create robust, adaptive trading models.

Future Developments in AI-Driven Trading:

  • Integration of Reinforcement Learning: AI bots could self-optimize strategies based on past performance.
  • Decentralized AI Collaboration: Multi-agent systems may become interoperable with blockchain-based trading networks.
  • Incorporation of Sentiment Analysis: Future bots may analyze news sentiment and social media trends to refine trading signals.

With ongoing advancements in machine learning, real-time data analytics, and AI decision-makingmulti-agent trading models will continue to offer more sophisticated tools for risk management and profit maximization.

 

Tickeron and Financial Learning Models (FLMs)

 

Sergey Savastiouk, Ph.D., CEO of Tickeron, emphasizes the importance of technical analysis in managing market volatility. Through Financial Learning Models (FLMs)Tickeron integrates AI with technical analysis, allowing traders to spot patterns more accurately and make better-informed decisions.

Tickeron’s AI-Powered Trading Enhancements:

  • Beginner-friendly trading bots provide an accessible entry point for new traders.
  • High-liquidity stock robots ensure seamless execution of trades in fast-moving markets.
  • Real-time AI-driven insights help traders enhance control and transparency in trading decisions.

By incorporating machine learning and real-time AI analytics, Tickeron’s innovations further reinforce the growing dominance of AI-driven trading.

 

Conclusion: A Paradigm Shift in Autotrading

 

The Dual Agent Trading Bot represents a significant evolution in auto trading and algorithmic finance. By marrying advanced pattern recognition with strategic hedging, it delivers a resilient, high-performance solution designed to meet the demands of modern financial markets.

  • Precision and risk management define its dual-strategy success.
  • Agentic AI integration ensures seamless automation with real-time adaptability.
  • Scalability and efficiency make it a versatile tool for traders across various markets.

In summary, the future of trading is here—intelligent, adaptive, and decisively dual-edged.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Related Ticker: PTGX, WLYB, TSLQ, SARK, SOXS

PTGX in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on July 01, 2025

PTGX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 31 cases where PTGX's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Price Prediction Chart

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on July 15, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on PTGX as a result. In of 94 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PTGX advanced for three days, in of 309 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 59 cases where PTGX's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for PTGX turned negative on July 24, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where PTGX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for PTGX entered a downward trend on July 16, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. PTGX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 95, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.960) is normal, around the industry mean (18.053). P/E Ratio (70.705) is within average values for comparable stocks, (59.920). PTGX's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (2.580). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.044) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (17.241) is also within normal values, averaging (280.104).

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN), Incyte Corp (NASDAQ:INCY), Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA), Exelixis (NASDAQ:EXEL), Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARWR), BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:BCRX), Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp (NASDAQ:ADPT), Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX), Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRPT), Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR).

Industry description

Biotechnology involves genetic or protein engineering to produce medicines/therapies for treating and preventing ailments. The industry also provides crucial ingredients for diagnostics. This multi-billion-dollar industry is heavily focused on research and development, as companies attempt to continually come up with cutting-edge solutions for health. New discoveries for the treatment of diseases provide opportunities for growth for a company in this industry. Discoveries, however, must pass the regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they can make it to markets. Amgen Inc., Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Celgene Corporation are examples of companies in this industry.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Biotechnology Industry is 2.57B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 58 to 313.33B. NONOF holds the highest valuation in this group at 313.33B. The lowest valued company is SEELQ at 58.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Biotechnology Industry was 8%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 17%, and the average quarterly price growth was 27%. CNSP experienced the highest price growth at 1,002%, while REPL experienced the biggest fall at -74%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Biotechnology Industry was 18%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -35% and the average quarterly volume growth was 85%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 50
P/E Growth Rating: 84
Price Growth Rating: 55
SMR Rating: 92
Profit Risk Rating: 94
Seasonality Score: -3 (-100 ... +100)
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