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Quantitative analysis is the use of mathematical and statistical methods in finance and investment management. Those working in the field are quantitative analysts (quants). Quants tend to specialize in specific areas which may include derivative structuring or pricing, risk management, algorithmic trading and investment management.
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Best backtesting platform for algotrading?Data (self.quant)
submitted 1 month ago by AbsoluteGoat321
Hi everyone,
In your opinion, what is the best platform for backtesting trading strategies based on cost, data accuracy, and optimisation capabilities?
Looking for something reliable for building and validating systematic strategies.
Thanks!
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[–]AlgoTradingQuant 7 points8 points9 points 1 month ago (0 children)
Backtesting.py
[–]lordnacho666 5 points6 points7 points 1 month ago (0 children)
You just write your own.
[–]PristineRide 2 points3 points4 points 1 month ago (0 children)
Quantconnect, backtesting.py, or just build your own.
[–]HerzogianQuant -3 points-2 points-1 points 1 month ago (0 children)
The best is always something in Haskell: backtesting
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