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Alessandro

April 15, 2025

Articles

How to Read a Backtest on cTrader: 5 Essential Steps for Successful Algorithmic Traders

How to Read a Backtest on cTrader is a fundamental skill. When testing an automated strategy on cTrader Automate, one of the most common mistakes is assuming that a short or poorly configured test is…
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Alessandro

October 2, 2024

Articles

Walk-Forward Optimization: A Dynamic Approach to Backtesting

In the world of algorithmic trading and quantitative strategies, Walk-Forward Optimization (WFO) is an advanced backtesting technique that helps test and improve the robustness of a trading system. Invented by Robert Pardo, this method, detailed…
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Alessandro

October 2, 2024

Tutorials

Complete Guide to Backtesting and Optimization on cTrader

Backtesting is a crucial step for any trader who wants to evaluate the effectiveness of their trading strategies. In this Complete Guide to Backtesting and Optimization on cTrader, you’ll discover how to leverage the advanced…
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Alessandro

October 2, 2024

Articles

Grid Search and Random Search in Backtesting Trading Strategies on cTrader

When developing and refining trading strategies, optimization is a crucial step to ensure that the parameters used in the strategies maximize performance. In the realm of algorithmic trading, two popular methods for optimizing these parameters…
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