How affidable is backtest?

Created at 10 Apr 2020, 17:03
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How affidable is backtest?
10 Apr 2020, 17:03

Hi Guys, 

I'm new here and I'm new with ctrader.

I developed my first bot , and now I asking me "How much affidable is backtest" ?

Are there hidden aspect should I consider before run live my bot?

Thanks at all

@angdev99
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Shares4UsDevelopment
13 Apr 2020, 10:57

It's reasonably reliable only not when you use indicators that go back an x number of bars.
The indicatorvalues will be NAN in the backtest and the right value in life.
So -- DO NOT RELY ON cTrader BACKTESTS -- if your using these types of indicators.
For some weird reason Spotware blocked the load history function in backtest.
So untill they've seen the light there be Cautious.

@Shares4UsDevelopment

angdev99
25 Apr 2020, 12:33

RE:

Shares4UsDevelopment said:

It's reasonably reliable only not when you use indicators that go back an x number of bars.
The indicatorvalues will be NAN in the backtest and the right value in life.
So -- DO NOT RELY ON cTrader BACKTESTS -- if your using these types of indicators.
For some weird reason Spotware blocked the load history function in backtest.
So untill they've seen the light there be Cautious.

Thanks for Reply.

 

@angdev99
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