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Backtesting Without Knowing How to Code

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 sdotcarter 
Atlanta, GA
 
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Is there a way to backtest a strategy in NT8 without knowing how to code? Is replaying data and manually executing trades the only way if you can’t code? That is, if your strategy isn't in the strategies library.

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 sdotcarter 
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In case anyone else using NT8 had this same issue, here's what I was told by the NT reps....


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You mention "backtest a strategy" - do you mean a general trading strategy that you are using to determine your manually placed trades, or an automated strategy that you have imported into the platform from a third party? You may backtest automated strategies using the Strategy Analyzer:

https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...y_analyzer.htm


The Strategy Analyzer is used for testing NinjaScript strategies, which you may download and import from a third party. If you'd like to build your own strategy without knowing how to code, you could learn some of the basics and use the Strategy Builder to build your strategy using an interface that allows you to set up your strategy conditions and actions. This does not require you to write code in a code editor. For more information about the NinjaScript basics and the Strategy Builder:

https://forum.ninjatrader.com/forum/...pts
https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...gy_builder.htm


Otherwise, if you do not have any NinjaScript strategies imported and you do not plan to build your own strategy, downloading and replaying data would be the best option to backtest your manual trades over a period of time:
https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...connection.htm


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Imsed1970
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when i started out trading xabcd patterns i used bloodhound (automates / backtests strategy's with a graphical interface - no code needed) with xabcdtrading (creates patterns based off time and price) and used that to confirm my desires to go into pattern trading through a graphical interface. There will be a bit of a learning curve with their software and how it all works. it could do what is needed. i think its the same as before where you only pay for a bloodhound license if you want to place a live order.

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 oscarslater 
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I've just got bloodhound and blackbird recently.

BH comes with SiRaven which is a strategy builder.

You can create your strategy in BH then use Raven to test it. The strategy analyser will give quick static results and you can use Raven to play back previous days and then you'll see it working within that data.

Then if course you can trade live in Sim before going live.

Best thing is you get a month to test it out then buy if it suits you

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 gaz0001 
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Use a no code tool like

Sharkindicators or quagensia

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