Can someone explain Walk Forward optimization?

NexusFi · 2021-06-23T19:37:37-04:00

I've been using the regular ol' optimization, and I'm curious... What exactly is the walk forward feature and how do you use it? What is it supposed to do for us? Thanks

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Can someone explain Walk Forward optimization?

June 23rd, 2021, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sinatra Fan Orlando FL Elite Member Experience: Intermediate Platform: MultiCharts, Ninja Trading: Emini ES Posts: 66 since May 2019 Thanks Given: 7 Thanks Received: 9	I've been using the regular ol' optimization, and I'm curious... What exactly is the walk forward feature and how do you use it? What is it supposed to do for us? Thanks

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