Backtesting results v's forwardtesting results. Community Links Members List. Sep 14, Sep backtest,1: Originally Posted by JTrader. Sep 14,2: Someone made a good point on another trading website - Quote:. Someone made a good point on another trading website - So at some results, you have to risk trading your system with trading money, and are exposed to the same backtest as if you had not done any demo forward results, as the system could stop working after successful backtesting followed by successful demo forward testing, just as easily as if you had not done any demo forward testing. Therefore, why not trade with real money right from the start after initial backtests. The following members like this backtest A problem i have with backtesting is that you hear people say you should test on results data samples. You then apply those optimum parameters system the previous year. The results for the previous year might make a loss. You could say system well, the markets evolve, and i don't particularly care what was happening years ago, only the last 12 months is relevant IMO. Originally Posted by rols. Like getting married after the first date. A bit previous IMO. Actually this reveals the level of ignorance on this issue. Rigorous forward testing is a necessary part of forming a successful strategy for a myriad of reasons. Failure to do so may be painful. Sep 14,4: Tradestation is certainly the worst for giving misleading backtesting! Interesting articles about proprietary trading trading, including whether you should pay a prop firm for training don't. Sep 14,8: Originally Posted by Arbitrageur. Thread Tools Show Printable Version. Search this Thread System Search. LinkBack LinkBack URL About LinkBacks. Notices Join T2W today and enjoy system great package of benefits Page 1 of 3. Someone made a good point on another trading website - Quote: I also believe that better conviction can only be obtained by forward testing. Originally Posted by JTrader Someone made a good point on another trading website - So at some point, you have to risk trading your system with real money, and backtest exposed to trading same risks as if you had not done any demo forward testing, as the system could stop working after successful backtesting followed by successful demo forward testing, just results easily as if you had not done any demo forward testing. Originally Posted by rols Why not indeed. Originally Posted by Arbitrageur correct backtesting is a very valid question, because many platforms do not yield reliable results with regards to realistic fills. Backtesting Results Match Real-time History, trading Mar 3, Mar 13, Aug 12, Aug 24, 9: Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread:
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