Instrument profiles
This is the entity reference for instrument profiles. By the end you’ll know what belongs in a profile, what doesn’t, and how it differs from sentiment reports and preparation packages.
What this is
Section titled “What this is”Instrument profiles store persistent knowledge about how a market typically behaves. Charts show what’s happening now; instrument profiles explain what’s normal or unusual for that symbol over time.
A profile can include volatility character, range behavior, session tendencies, recurring structural habits, and longer-lived notes that help interpret the instrument correctly.
How it fits into Cortiq
Section titled “How it fits into Cortiq”Instrument profiles are reusable support layers attached to sessions. They age slowly — update them every few weeks at most. They’re not for short-term directional calls; that’s the role of sentiment reports.
For the broader support-layer model, see Supporting context.
How to use it
Section titled “How to use it”Use an instrument profile for symbols where behavior patterns matter and a longer-lived context layer improves decisions. The profile helps the AI judge:
- Whether price behavior is stretched or typical.
- Whether a move is unusually aggressive for this market.
- How much session behavior matters for this symbol.
Reference
Section titled “Reference”Important distinction
Section titled “Important distinction”An instrument profile is a behavior reference layer, not a short-term bullish or bearish call. If the content goes stale within a week, it doesn’t belong in the profile — write a sentiment report instead.
Compare to other support layers
Section titled “Compare to other support layers”| Layer | Half-life | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument profile | Weeks to months | Persistent symbol behavior. |
| Preparation package | Hours to days | Slower-moving prepared analysis. |
| Sentiment report | Hours to a few days | News, macro, positioning. |
What to read next
Section titled “What to read next”- Supporting context — how the support layers fit together.
- Sentiment reports — for shorter-lived external context.
- Preparation packages — for cached analysis.