F fmjvertigo123 Member Messages 53 Likes 1 Jan 31, 2011 #1 hey guys how do i backtest my trading system?
E eminiglobex Member Messages 84 Likes 1 Feb 1, 2011 #2 There are loads of different software packages for this. Do a google search and you'll find them. Wealthlab and Tradestation are good.
There are loads of different software packages for this. Do a google search and you'll find them. Wealthlab and Tradestation are good.
F fmjvertigo123 Member Messages 53 Likes 1 Feb 2, 2011 #3 Thanks mate I appreciate that! Glad someone recommended some in the end 😀
A Assassin Newbie Messages 3 Likes 0 Feb 3, 2011 #4 It appears there's a regular fee for tradestation. Any small chance there's free backtesting software out there?
It appears there's a regular fee for tradestation. Any small chance there's free backtesting software out there?
E eminiglobex Member Messages 84 Likes 1 Feb 3, 2011 #5 most of the good one charge fees. having said that, excel (or any spreadsheet) can be good for backtesting if you have the data and know your way around the language.
most of the good one charge fees. having said that, excel (or any spreadsheet) can be good for backtesting if you have the data and know your way around the language.
M meanreversion Senior member Messages 3,398 Likes 538 Feb 3, 2011 #6 Amibroker for $280 is excellent value. It also handles portfolio level backtests, which some/most don't. You'll need to get stuck in on the coding though.
Amibroker for $280 is excellent value. It also handles portfolio level backtests, which some/most don't. You'll need to get stuck in on the coding though.
A Assassin Newbie Messages 3 Likes 0 Feb 3, 2011 #7 eminiglobex said: most of the good one charge fees. having said that, excel (or any spreadsheet) can be good for backtesting if you have the data and know your way around the language. Click to expand... Ok, so I think I'm pretty good at Excel. Now how can we get the data for free?
eminiglobex said: most of the good one charge fees. having said that, excel (or any spreadsheet) can be good for backtesting if you have the data and know your way around the language. Click to expand... Ok, so I think I'm pretty good at Excel. Now how can we get the data for free?
