Done-for-you algorithmic trading, managed risk, zero coding, active management — versus the alternatives Indian investors actually use.
*Target return. Not guaranteed. Trading F&O involves substantial risk of loss.
| Feature | Sleeping Trade* | Savings | FD | PPF | Gold | Equity MF | Top MF (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Return | 5-7%/month* | 2-3%/year | 6-7%/year | 7.1%/year | 11-13%/year | 13-15%/year | 18-25%/year |
| Effort | Done for you | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| Lock-in | 6-month commitment | None | 1-5 yrs | 15 yrs | None | Exit load window | Exit load window |
| Custody | Your broker | Your bank | Your bank | PPF account | Depends | AMC | AMC |
| Capital Risk | High (F&O) | Very low | Very low | Very low | Medium | Market-linked | Market-linked |
| Active Management | ✓ | — | — | — | — | AMC | AMC |
| Feature | Sleeping Trade | Self-Trading F&O | Telegram Tip Channels | DIY Algo Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who executes | AI on your broker account | You | You, from tips | You, from your own code |
| Outcome distribution | Target 5-7%/mo* | 91% lose money (SEBI) | Opaque, scam-prone | Depends on your strategy |
| Accountability | Logged, auditable trades | You own it | None | You own it |
| Coding required | — | — | — | Yes (Python / Pine / DSL) |
| Risk management | Automated stops & drawdown pause | Manual discipline | None enforced | Whatever you build |
| Time per week | ~0 hrs | 10-40 hrs | Varies | 5-15 hrs |
| Example platforms | Sleeping Trade | Your broker app | Public Telegram / Discord | AlgoTest, Tradetron |
| Custody | Your broker | Your broker | Your broker | Your broker |
Self-trading F&O: 91% lose money. Tip channels: no accountability. DIY algo platforms: you still need to code and maintain a strategy. Sleeping Trade is actively managed AI execution in your own regulated broker account, with transparent commitment terms and no coding required.
*Target returns, not guaranteed. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading F&O involves substantial risk of loss.