alpha-mine

Generate, screen, and evaluate quantitative factors using predefined templates.

81|13|Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VernonOY/alpha-skills --skill alpha-mine
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Skill: alpha-mine
Source: https://github.com/VernonOY/alpha-skills/tree/main/skills/alpha-mine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VernonOY/alpha-skills --skill alpha-mine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automate the end-to-end process of generating, screening, and evaluating quantitative factors, reducing manual trial-and-error and accelerating research cycles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured template-based factor generation across momentum, mean reversion, volatility, and volume factors.
  • IC / ICIR evaluation and backtest-ready outputs to identify robust candidates and quantify performance.
  • LLM-friendly workflow that can register factors to a library, monitor health, and support multi-market use cases.

Quick Start

Mine 50 candidate factors and present the top 10 results with IC/ICIR metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions about alpha-mine

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate factor mining for quantitative backtesting?

Automated factor mining generates, screens, and evaluates candidate factors using momentum, mean reversion, volatility, and volume templates to produce backtest-ready results. It reduces manual trial-and-error by systematically calculating IC and ICIR metrics across structured templates.

What is IC and ICIR evaluation in quantitative factor research?

IC and ICIR evaluation quantifies the predictive strength and consistency of candidate factors. The automated mining process calculates these metrics to identify robust factor candidates, ensuring you filter out weak signals before committing to full backtesting.

Can I generate momentum and mean reversion factors using predefined templates?

Yes, you can generate momentum and mean reversion factors using predefined templates. The automated mining process also supports volatility and volume templates, ensuring structured factor creation while flagging potential data-mining risks for safety.

How do I register discovered factors to a factor library for monitoring?

You can register discovered factors to a factor library to monitor health and support multi-market use cases. The LLM-friendly workflow integrates factor registration directly after evaluation, enabling continuous tracking of IC and ICIR performance.

What are the limitations of using predefined templates for factor generation?

Using predefined templates for factor generation limits custom factor design to momentum, mean reversion, volatility, and volume patterns. While this ensures safety by preventing overfitting, it flags potential data-mining risks and restricts completely novel factor structures.