When investors explore automated trading systems, one question usually comes before everything else: is this company legitimate, and can it be trusted with an investment strategy?

That question has become increasingly important as algorithmic trading platforms, AI-powered investing tools, and automated systems have become more accessible to retail investors. While technology can help remove emotional decision-making and improve consistency, the growing number of trading bots and automated platforms has also made it harder to distinguish serious providers from high-risk products.

According to a MarketWise report, 48% of retail investors admitted to buying a stock because of fear of missing out (FOMO). This highlights a broader challenge in investing: emotions can influence decisions, even when investors have access to research and information.

Vincere Portfolios, a Chicago-based provider of automated futures trading algorithms, was created around the idea that systematic, rules-based strategies can help investors approach markets with greater discipline. But is Vincere Portfolios a legitimate company, and is its approach suitable for investors?