Algorithmic Equities · Since 2010

Grow your portfolio,
completely hands-off.

Altera has been building algorithmic trading software since 2010. AlteraFunds rotates, protects, and compounds your account automatically. No charts, no trades, no guesswork.

Offer Ends June 5th: Accounts with over $100k in starting capital try free for 90 days (limited slots due to high demand)

12-month performance guarantee Your funds stay in your brokerage account

Beyond buy-and-hold: AlteraFunds.

AlteraFunds is an algorithmic equities system that actively manages your portfolio for you, completely hands-off. Unlike passive indexing, it rotates between stocks, ETFs, and cash as market conditions change, capturing upside when trends are strong and stepping aside when they aren't.

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How it works

Explore the technology.

Five questions answered in under two minutes.

Passive investing has hidden costs.

Index funds look simple, until they aren't. You're fully exposed in downturns, you accept average returns by definition, and there's no mechanism to step aside when conditions deteriorate. 2000, 2008, and 2020 each wiped out years of gains for passive investors. There's a smarter way to grow wealth while actively managing downside risk.

Stock chart showing major drawdowns in 2000, 2008, and 2020

Algorithmic trading, explained.

Computer programs execute trades based on predefined rules and mathematical models. They analyze vast data, identify patterns, and act at speeds humans can't match. Removing emotion and leveraging systematic strategies produces more consistent returns and better risk management than manual trading.

Diagram of algorithmic trading: market data feeds an engine that emits buy and sell signals

How OmniFunds works.

A proprietary multi-strategy engine rotates between equities, ETFs, and cash positions based on real-time analysis. When markets trend up, OmniFunds maximizes exposure. When signals indicate risk, it moves to protective positions, all without manual intervention.

OmniFunds stock-switching illustration

Key advantages.

Active downside protection during bear markets. Systematic profit-taking during bull runs. Diversification across strategies. Complete automation. A 30+ year track record of research and development. OmniFunds adapts to changing regimes so your portfolio is always positioned for current conditions.

OmniFunds vs S&P 500

Is it for you?

OmniFunds is built for investors who want professional-grade portfolio management without the fees of traditional wealth managers. Busy professionals. Retirees protecting a nest egg. Active traders looking for an edge. Accounts at Interactive Brokers. Your funds never leave your brokerage.

Three personas: busy professionals, retirees, and active traders
The proof

Proven performance.

30 years of research. Live trading. Nothing cherry-picked.

Historical Performance Chart

Historical performance

AlteraFunds strategies have consistently outperformed the S&P 500 across 30 years of backtested and live trading data, capturing upside while limiting drawdowns during volatile periods.

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Real performance from live trading accounts on Interactive Brokers. Verified results, real positions, real entries and exits. Nothing curated.

Allocation history: 02/26/2026 rotated to 100% cash
Feb 26, 2026

The system rotated to 100% cash. Two days before the drawdown.

AlteraFunds doesn't predict crashes. It responds to what the market is actually doing. When the signals turned, the system moved defensively before most investors saw the move coming.

This isn't a hand-picked example. It's the default behavior of the strategy. We'll show you the full allocation history on the call.

Flagship solutions

Three strategies. One system.

Pick the AlteraFund that fits your goals and risk tolerance. On the call we'll show you which one your portfolio belongs in.

Defensive growth

AI Model 2

An AI-driven model built around capital preservation. Stays invested in growth opportunities while bull-market signals hold, and rotates defensively the moment they weaken — designed to compound steadily without the deep drawdowns of buy-and-hold.

Last year's return33.6%
Avg return (last 3 yrs)33.6%
Max drawdown (last 3 yrs)10.0%
Balanced growth

AI Strong Momentum / Defensive

Buys momentum leaders across the Nasdaq 100 and Russell 3000 in bull markets, and rotates into defensive positions — including inverse ETFs — when conditions turn. The same approach trusted by long-time OmniFunds users, paired with active downside control.

Last year's return33.5%
Avg return (last 3 yrs)30.0%
Max drawdown (last 3 yrs)9.2%
Aggressive growth

Tactical Growth w/ ETFs

A tactical ETF rotation strategy that concentrates exposure in the strongest sectors and indexes based on real-time signals — built for investors prioritizing aggressive, AI-guided growth without picking individual stocks.

Last year's return66.6%
Avg return (last 3 yrs)66.6%
Max drawdown (last 3 yrs)14.2%
Real accounts

Nine live accounts. Nothing cherry-picked.

Screenshots from live Interactive Brokers accounts running AlteraFunds, from $20k up to $2M.

+40.22% YTD
+40.22%
Year-to-date
+13.59% MTD
+13.59%
This month · $53,388
+88.69% 1Y
+88.69%
1-year total return
$2.1M · +52% YTD
+52.00%
Year-to-date · $2,112,272
+104.44% 1Y
+104.44%
1-year total return
+62.61% YTD
+62.61%
Year-to-date

All screenshots from live Interactive Brokers accounts running OmniFunds. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. On the call we cover how these numbers got made and what the losing months looked like alongside them.

In their own words

Clients, on the record.

4.2 · 133 verified client reviews

These folks are always there to help if I need it. It's hard to not be excited when I speak with the folks at Nivana Systems, the product is fabulous. I thought was expensive. But it paid for itself in the first two weeks I was using it.

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Paul Morgan PottsVerified client · May 2026

Since starting with them, I have seen steady growth and way better risk management on a system that is intuitive and user friendly. OmniFunds has allowed me to get away from the charts and get back to what matters most.

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John HeckVerified client · Apr 2026

I joined Nirvana in February, and have been using OmniFunds since. I am very happy with the experience and the customer service has been outstanding.

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Fernando BentancurVerified client · Apr 2026

Katie was brilliant. I am a novice investor. She responded like lightning to every email and patiently guided me through the set-up process.

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Bob IvesVerified client · Mar 2026

The customer service team was very responsive and helpful. The funds have started to gradually deliver the performance that I was expecting.

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Jag V.Verified client · Apr 2026

I've had a wonderful experience with Nirvana Systems. Their instruction, customer service and follow up are exceptional.

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Sandy OstroffVerified client · Feb 2026
The team

Who builds this.

Three people. Decades of trading software between them.

Ed Downs

Ed Downs

CEO & Founder · Nirvana Systems (1987)
Jeff Drake

Jeff Drake

Director of Trading Technology
Constantin Craus

Constantin Craus

CTO
The math of showing up

Worst case, you lose 30 minutes.
Best case, you compound above the market.

Booking the call doesn't commit you to anything. It's the cheapest trade you'll make all year.

Worst case
You lose 30 minutes.

We get on the call, the approach isn't a fit for your account or your risk tolerance, and you walk away with a clearer picture of how algorithmic trading actually works. No pitch. No follow-up spam.

Best case
You compound above the market.

You license the right OmniFund, connect your brokerage, and start running a strategy that's averaged well above index returns for years, while you get your time back.

The downside is a calendar block. The upside is the rest of your portfolio's life. You decide on the call.

12-month satisfaction guarantee.

We're confident enough in the system to put it in writing: AlteraFunds beats the S&P 500 by at least 20% over 12 months, or we extend your subscription free of charge until it does.

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