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Forum: NinjaTrader June 7th, 2014, 07:36 AM
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Posted By kevinkdog
Gotcha. But that doesn't mean backtesting is a...

Gotcha. But that doesn't mean backtesting is a waste of time. There are limits to what any software tool can do, and you likely may have run up against one. Another platform might eliminate your...
Forum: NinjaTrader June 7th, 2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,958
Posted By kevinkdog
I've tested down to 1 minute data with Ninja,...

I've tested down to 1 minute data with Ninja, tick data with other platforms.
Forum: NinjaTrader June 7th, 2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,958
Posted By kevinkdog
Disagree. My guess is you are using the software...

Disagree. My guess is you are using the software incorrectly, or in a manner for which it was not designed. It is easy to fool a backtest engine, but when used properly, backtesting can be very...
Forum: NinjaTrader May 28th, 2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,958
Posted By kevinkdog
Entry testing

Also, if you want to test entries, to see if a setup is valid, simply try exiting after 1, 2, 3, etc. bars after entry. You'll see if the entry is good or bad, and you'll see if you are early or...
Forum: NinjaTrader May 28th, 2014, 05:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,958
Posted By kevinkdog
Just to be perfectly clear, the backtest is...

Just to be perfectly clear, the backtest is correct. It does not give "false" results. The results may not reflect what you wanted to actually backtest, but that is not the backtest software's...
Forum: NinjaTrader May 28th, 2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,958
Posted By kevinkdog
Take a look at your logic. If you are already...

Take a look at your logic. If you are already long, will the strategy open a brand new trade? Or, will it ignore subsequent signals, since you are already long?


You could also post the code...
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