QuantConnect allows anyone to develop, test and execute trading algorithms using an ultra-fast cloud simulator, online IDE and high resolution financial data. By democratizing these tools, QuantConnect levels the playing field for the masses. The company distributes algorithms to brokerages, and allows hedge funds to subscribe to the trade signals. QuantConnect provides a free algorithm backtesting tool and financial data so engineers can design algorithmic trading strategies. We are democratizing algorithm trading technology to empower investors.