CQG Primer: The Super Template

Thom Hartle – February 26, 2026

This video, presented by CQG Product Specialist Helmut Mueller, walks you through using his Super Template for developing and testing a trading system.

The Super Template is installed in CQG’s Trade Systems under the Formula Builder.

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Topics in this video include:

  • Introduction to the CQG Super Template
  • How the Template is a foundation
  • Steps to modify and create a new system
  • How most popular Exits are included
  • How to bring in your favorite studies
  • How the Template includes the most popular requests
  • How to use the CQG Formula Toolbox to add studies
  • Introduction to more educational resources

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Introduction to Super Template 2022

After renewing the Super template in July 2022 Mr. Mueller also created a set of trading systems based on very commonly used indicators. The exits are summarized at the end.

Eight-Pack of Trading systems

CQG’s Backtesting enablement is required. A two week free trial is available.

Requires CQG Integrated Client and the Backtesting enablement.
 

Disclaimer

Trading and investment carry a high level of risk, and CQG, Inc. does not make any recommendations for buying or selling any financial instruments. We offer educational information on ways to use our sophisticated CQG trading tools, but it is up to our customers and other readers to make their own trading and investment decisions or to consult with a registered investment advisor. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the opinions of CQG, Inc. or its affiliates.