Backtesting Options

Mandatory Options

To run a backtest, you must specify 4 mandatory options:

1. Symbol

Choose the stock you want to backtest. We support the ~10,000 most popular stocks.

Caution

Ensure the stock has been publicly listed during your chosen date range. If you select a stock that went bankrupt before the start date, you will encounter an error when attempting to fetch data or run the test.

2. Start Date

Select the date/time for the backtest to begin. Your first data point will be after this date, not on it (i.e., the start date is exclusive).

3. End Date

Choose when you’d like to stop the backtest, exit all positions, and view the results.

4. Trading Frequency

Set how often you want to execute trades, within market hours.

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Random Button

If you want a random S&P 500 stock and a random start/end date ranging from 1 month to 2 years apart, click this button.

Caution

Be aware that errors may arise if the random time interval doesn’t align with the company’s lifetime.

Reset Button

Press the reset button to return to the default backtest settings:

• Symbol: AAPL
• Start Date: 12 months ago
• End Date: 6 months ago
• Trading Frequency: 1 day

Have Fun.

Run your strategies and watch the results/metrics pour in!