Built for Trading 212

Algorithmic trading,
fully automated.

Trade52 connects to your Trading 212 account via API, monitors commodity and ETF divergence signals in real time, and executes trades automatically when conditions trigger. No manual intervention required.

How Trade52 works

Systematic trading for Trading 212

Trade52 monitors price divergences between commodities and their LSE-listed ETFs, trading the convergence when conditions align.

Divergence signals

Tracks the spread between commodity futures (Brent, copper) and their related ETFs. When a commodity moves but the ETF lags, a buy signal triggers.

Automated execution

Runs every 5 minutes during LSE hours. When a signal fires, market orders execute within minutes via the Trading 212 API. No manual intervention needed.

Dynamic take-profit

Tiered take-profit targets adjust automatically. If the divergence widens during a hold, the TP target escalates to the next tier to capture more upside.

Getting started

Connect your Trading 212 account

1

Create a Trading 212 account

Open a Trading 212 Invest or ISA account. Trade52 works with real or practice accounts.

2

Generate your API key

In Trading 212 settings, create an API key and secret. These connect Trade52 to your account securely.

3

Strategies run automatically

Trade52 monitors signals and executes trades during LSE hours. Track everything from the real-time dashboard.

4

Take-profit manages exits

GTC limit sell orders are placed automatically. If conditions improve, the TP target escalates to capture more.

Live strategies

Backtested divergence strategies

Each strategy is backtested with hourly data, slippage-adjusted, and runs live on the Trading 212 API.

Brent Oil Divergence
Brent Crude → iShares Oil & Gas (ESIE.L)

Buys ESIE when Brent crude drops but the energy ETF hasn't caught up. 3-day lookback, tiered TP from 1-2%.

Annual: +5.9% Win rate: 70% Stamp duty: 0%
Copper Divergence
Copper Futures → VanEck Mining (MINE.L)

Buys MINE when copper drops but mining stocks lag. 4-day lookback, tiered TP from 1.5-2%.

Annual: +11.2% Win rate: 79% Stamp duty: 0%
Components Weighted
Top 4 Miners → VanEck Mining (MINE.L)

Weighted signal from the top 4 MINE holdings. 2-day lookback, tiered TP from 1-1.5%. Exclusive with copper strategy.

Annual: +19.4% Win rate: 62% Stamp duty: 0%