Backtesting is an important aspect of developing a trading system. If done properly, it can help traders optimize and improve their strategies.

Outlines thirteen principles for safe and effective backtesting of stock-picking strategies. Warns investors of common backtesting traps.

While backtesting can be a valuable tool in an investor’s toolkit, it is often misunderstood.

What Is Backtesting? Backtesting is a method that uses historical data to test an investing or trading strategy to determine whether it would have produced ...

The emergence of option backtesting software gives investors a new bank of information that is helping them weave their way through the sometimes perilous waters of options trading.

Backtesting: Our, or any manager's, GIPS-certified returns are the most conclusive proof of the efficacy of our criteria and processes, but thanks to software and global databases, we can and do ...

Many fund managers are implementing a process of “backtesting,” also known as a retrospective review, as a best practice to analyze the qualitative factors used in valuing an investment.

Does backtesting apply to you? Whether a phase five or six firm must conduct backtesting varies by jurisdiction. US regulators, for instance, don’t require all firms to backtest, while those in some ...

We are excited to let you know that we have added the Backtesting feature in All-In-One Screener for Premium and PremiumPlus Members. Here is how.