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Do you guys know of any way or program I could use to backtest futures/stock/forex strategies without knowing coding languages? Looking for customization up to being able to select the minute/tick bar size of my choice for testing strategies.
One of the most prominent drag-and-drop backtesting systems for people who don't have a clue
on coding but want extensive functionality is WealthLab. See https://www.wealth-lab.com/Features/ .
There is a trial period so that you can test if it fits your abilities, needs, and data feed.
A more basic form of out-of-the box backtesting is offered e.g. by Finviz: FINVIZ*Elite
Finviz also offers a trial, but not for the backtests (as of today).
Sorry, living in Germany I failed to notice your residence. Yes, US residents need a Fidelity account.
(Sometimes different regulations produce strange effects. Previously it didn't even cross my mind
that this US tool could be so disruptive towards US locals while Europeans seem to be resistant ^^)
One idea for those without any coding clue (and fidelity account) is to paper back test. Set up a statistical table in excel and then manually scroll forward on the chart looking for the set-up and then record the entry/exit/result. I got this idea from Adam H Grimes course and I tried it. Its not 100% accurate because "seepage" happens, i.e. seeing the "future" on the right side and its time consuming (it took me about 40 hours to find 200 set ups), but it gives you a good idea if the system has an edge.
