Austin, Texas, June 23, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – Pocket Knife Software, Inc. has announced the release of Annie, an AI-powered inventory trading platform, after nearly a decade of private development and real-world testing. Originally built for personal use, the system is now available to independent investors through a subscription to AI-StockTrading.com.
Rick Cockerham, Founder of Pocket Knife Software
Unlike traditional prediction models, Annie employs a hybrid of neural networks and genetic algorithms to evolve trading strategies based solely on real-world performance, leveraging real-world trading data since April 2024. According to internal data from Pocket Knife Software, Annie's recent iterations demonstrate a performance level nearly twice as high as previous versions.
“Annie isn't trying to guess where the market is heading tomorrow,” said Rick Cockerham, creator of Annie and founder of Pocket Knife Software. “It is designed to make sound trading decisions based on what works, using evolved strategies that continuously adapt to changing market conditions.”
And when Annie puts out recommendations, they're just that. Annie offers trade ideas rather than automated transactions, so users continue to control their money, accounts and decisions.
Originally thought of in the 1990s when Cockerham was studying AI at Iowa State University, Annie has been experiencing years of iteration. These iterations made him available to other independent investors to seek alternatives to traditional financial services.
The subscription service provides daily buy and sell signals via email or text message about an hour before the market closes. Subscribers can maintain full control of their investment accounts and perform trades manually based on Annie's recommendations. The platform also includes portfolio tracking and risk management signals such as stop loss alerts.
“Most AI stock pickers rely on forecasting models that cannot consistently outperform the market,” Rick said. “Annie differs to evolve — discarding what doesn't work and improving what they do through the results of the live market. That evolutionary engine makes Annie stand out.”
Annie's disclosure comes when individual investors face challenges competing with institutional capital and increasingly complex markets. Cockerham emphasizes that the platform is designed for serious and voluntary investors who want a transparent and disciplined system that complements their own trading decisions.
About Pocket Knife Software
Founded by Rick Cockerham, Pocket Knife Software develops AI-powered financial tools for independent investors. The company's flagship product, Annie combines neural networks with genetic algorithms to evolve trading strategies based on actual market performance. Operated from Austin, Texas, Pocket Knife Software is committed to making hedge fund grade technology accessible to voluntary investors. For more information, visit AI-StockTrading.com.
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