{
    "regression_neut(divide(<data_field/>, sqrt(<data_field/>)), log(cap))": {
        "template_explanation": "A direct variation of the seed alpha that transforms a generic investment\u2011quality metric using a square\u2011root compression and then removes any linear size effect via regression neutralization against log market cap. This isolates the residual quality signal that is orthogonal to firm size.",
        "seed_alpha_settings": {
            "instrumentType": "EQUITY",
            "region": "IND",
            "universe": "TOP500",
            "delay": 1,
            "decay": 6,
            "neutralization": "NONE",
            "truncation": 0.02,
            "pasteurization": "ON",
            "unitHandling": "VERIFY",
            "nanHandling": "ON",
            "maxTrade": "ON",
            "maxPosition": "OFF",
            "language": "FASTEXPR",
            "visualization": false,
            "startDate": "2014-01-01",
            "endDate": "2023-12-31"
        },
        "placeholder_candidates": {
            "<data_field/>": {
                "type": "data_field",
                "candidates": []
            }
        }
    },
    "group_neutralize(ts_rank(<data_field/>, <integer_parameter/>), bucket(rank(cap), range=\"0,1,0.1\"))": {
        "template_explanation": "Constructs a time\u2011series rank of a fundamental metric over a short window, then removes the systematic size bias by neutralising against market\u2011cap buckets. The result is a size\u2011adjusted relative strength signal that can be compared across the universe.",
        "seed_alpha_settings": {
            "instrumentType": "EQUITY",
            "region": "IND",
            "universe": "TOP500",
            "delay": 1,
            "decay": 6,
            "neutralization": "NONE",
            "truncation": 0.02,
            "pasteurization": "ON",
            "unitHandling": "VERIFY",
            "nanHandling": "ON",
            "maxTrade": "ON",
            "maxPosition": "OFF",
            "language": "FASTEXPR",
            "visualization": false,
            "startDate": "2014-01-01",
            "endDate": "2023-12-31"
        },
        "placeholder_candidates": {
            "<data_field/>": {
                "type": "data_field",
                "candidates": []
            },
            "<integer_parameter/>": {
                "type": "integer_parameter",
                "candidates": [
                    {
                        "value": 5
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 10
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 20
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 60
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 120
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    },
    "regression_neut(signed_power(ts_zscore(<data_field/>, <integer_parameter/>), <float_parameter/>), log(cap))": {
        "template_explanation": "Standardises the investment metric with a rolling Z\u2011score, applies a signed power transformation to capture non\u2011linear relationships, and finally neutralises the effect of log market cap. This approach enhances sensitivity to extreme values while controlling for size.",
        "seed_alpha_settings": {
            "instrumentType": "EQUITY",
            "region": "IND",
            "universe": "TOP500",
            "delay": 1,
            "decay": 6,
            "neutralization": "NONE",
            "truncation": 0.02,
            "pasteurization": "ON",
            "unitHandling": "VERIFY",
            "nanHandling": "ON",
            "maxTrade": "ON",
            "maxPosition": "OFF",
            "language": "FASTEXPR",
            "visualization": false,
            "startDate": "2014-01-01",
            "endDate": "2023-12-31"
        },
        "placeholder_candidates": {
            "<data_field/>": {
                "type": "data_field",
                "candidates": []
            },
            "<integer_parameter/>": {
                "type": "integer_parameter",
                "candidates": [
                    {
                        "value": 5
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 20
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 60
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 120
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 252
                    }
                ]
            },
            "<float_parameter/>": {
                "type": "float_parameter",
                "candidates": [
                    {
                        "value": 0.25
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 0.5
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 1.0
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 2.0
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 3.0
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    },
    "ts_zscore(ts_delta(<data_field/>, <integer_parameter/>), <integer_parameter/>) - regression_neut(<data_field/>, log(cap))": {
        "template_explanation": "Combines the short\u2011term change of a metric (captured by its rolling delta and Z\u2011score) with the size\u2011neutralised level of the metric. The difference isolates momentum in the metric that is not explained by firm size.",
        "seed_alpha_settings": {
            "instrumentType": "EQUITY",
            "region": "IND",
            "universe": "TOP500",
            "delay": 1,
            "decay": 6,
            "neutralization": "NONE",
            "truncation": 0.02,
            "pasteurization": "ON",
            "unitHandling": "VERIFY",
            "nanHandling": "ON",
            "maxTrade": "ON",
            "maxPosition": "OFF",
            "language": "FASTEXPR",
            "visualization": false,
            "startDate": "2014-01-01",
            "endDate": "2023-12-31"
        },
        "placeholder_candidates": {
            "<data_field/>": {
                "type": "data_field",
                "candidates": [
                    {
                        "id": "anl39_atanbvps",
                        "description": "Book value (tangible) per share - most recent fiscal year"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "anl39_qtanbvps",
                        "description": "Book value (tangible) per share - most recent quarter"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "anl39_spvba",
                        "description": "Book value (Common Equity) per share - most recent fiscal year"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "anl39_spvbq",
                        "description": "Book value (Common Equity) per share - most recent quarter"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "anl4_bvps_high",
                        "description": "Book value - the highest estimation, per share"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "anl4_bvps_low",
                        "description": "Book value - the lowest estimation, per share"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "anl4_bvps_median",
                        "description": "Book value per share - Median value among forecasts"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "anl4_bvps_number",
                        "description": "Book value per share - number of estimations"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "est_bookvalue_ps",
                        "description": "Book value per share - average of estimations"
                    }
                ]
            },
            "<integer_parameter/>": {
                "type": "integer_parameter",
                "candidates": [
                    {
                        "value": 5
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 10
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 20
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 60
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 120
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    },
    "group_rank(ts_rank(<data_field/>, <integer_parameter/>), industry)": {
        "template_explanation": "First ranks the metric temporally within each stock, then applies a cross\u2011sectional industry ranking. This double\u2011ranking approach extracts the industry\u2011relative performance trend while abstracting from absolute magnitude.",
        "seed_alpha_settings": {
            "instrumentType": "EQUITY",
            "region": "IND",
            "universe": "TOP500",
            "delay": 1,
            "decay": 6,
            "neutralization": "NONE",
            "truncation": 0.02,
            "pasteurization": "ON",
            "unitHandling": "VERIFY",
            "nanHandling": "ON",
            "maxTrade": "ON",
            "maxPosition": "OFF",
            "language": "FASTEXPR",
            "visualization": false,
            "startDate": "2014-01-01",
            "endDate": "2023-12-31"
        },
        "placeholder_candidates": {
            "<data_field/>": {
                "type": "data_field",
                "candidates": []
            },
            "<integer_parameter/>": {
                "type": "integer_parameter",
                "candidates": [
                    {
                        "value": 10
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 20
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 60
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 120
                    },
                    {
                        "value": 252
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}