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<br>To backtest a portfolio: | <br>To backtest a portfolio: | ||
# Open '''Portfolio Trader''' window. | |||
#* see '''[[Portfolio Trader#Opening Portfolio Trader|how]]'''. | |||
* Click the '''Backtesting''' | # Run backtesting by one of the following methods: | ||
* Select '''Portfolio''' in the main menu and then select '''Run BackTesting'''. | #* Click the '''Backtesting''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/4/42/Portfolio_Backtesting.png | ||
" width="24"> button on the toolbar, or | |||
#* Select '''Portfolio''' in the main menu and then select '''Run BackTesting'''. | |||
<br>Backtesting a portfolio will generate a [[Portfolio_Performance_Report|Portfolio Performance Report]] that will be displayed in a separate window. | <br>Backtesting a portfolio will generate a [[Portfolio_Performance_Report|Portfolio Performance Report]] that will be displayed in a separate window. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:03, 16 September 2024
Once a portfolio has been created, a strategy configured, and portfolio settings selected, the portfolio can be backtested.
To backtest a portfolio:
- Open Portfolio Trader window.
- see how.
- Run backtesting by one of the following methods:
- Click the Backtesting button on the toolbar, or
- Select Portfolio in the main menu and then select Run BackTesting.
Backtesting a portfolio will generate a Portfolio Performance Report that will be displayed in a separate window.
A description for each performance measure can be found in the Report.