Prompting LLMs for Strategy Code: The Right Way

📅 2026-08-12 · SmartQuant Academy

TL;DR: TL;DR: Write prompts like specs: clear entry/exit rules, position sizing, risk limits, and edge cases. Give the LLM a template, ask for code + tests, and never trust the first draft.

❓ FAQ

Can LLMs write my whole strategy?

They can write code, not edge. You supply the hypothesis and the risk framework.