Learning proper backtesting
Trying to wrap my head around backtesting lately has turned into more of a challenge than I expected. The idea seems simple, but applying it correctly feels like its own little maze. Sometimes I catch myself getting lost in the data or second-guessing whether my test is even realistic. The worst part is that I’m not sure which tools actually yield dependable results, because many of them appear promising but behave differently when examined closely. Hoping someone here can share how they learned to test strategies properly without burning too much time on trial and error.
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Plenty of traders run into that same kind of confusion at the beginning, so it’s not unusual at all. What helped me was taking the time to compare tools based on real user experiences, rather than relying on advertising claims. There’s a helpful breakdown right in the middle of this article at https://medium.com/@rul.a/best-fx-replay-alternatives-in-2024-my-experience-41f6a1942b65 where several replay platforms are tested in terms of speed, accuracy, chart quality, and reliability. Having those side-by-side comparisons made it easier for me to understand which backtesting tool best matched my work style. After switching to one of the recommended options, my testing finally became stable and predictable, rather than scattered. Definitely worth checking if you want a clearer path forward.