diff --git a/strategies/trend_rider_v7.py b/strategies/trend_rider_v7.py
index 89c37b4..c3208f6 100644
--- a/strategies/trend_rider_v7.py
+++ b/strategies/trend_rider_v7.py
@@ -110,6 +110,10 @@ class TrendRiderV7(Strategy):
         # --- Layer 1: V3 regime weights (already shift(1)'d) ---
         w = self.v3.generate_signals(data)
 
+        # Ensure pt_park column exists so PT can allocate to it
+        if self.pt_park and self.pt_park in data.columns and self.pt_park not in w.columns:
+            w[self.pt_park] = 0.0
+
         # --- Layer 2: Vol-target overlay ---
         daily_ret = data.pct_change(fill_method=None).fillna(0.0)
         port_rets = (w * daily_ret).sum(axis=1)