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Backtesting.py – An Introductory Guide to Backtesting with Python

Backtesting.py is an open-source backtesting Python library that allows users to test their trading strategies via code.

Table of contents

1. What is Backtesting.py?
2. What is Backtesting.py used for?
3. Why should I use Backtesting.py?
4. Why shouldn’t I use Backtesting.py?
5. Is Backtesting.py free?
6. What are some Backtesting.py alternatives?
7. How to get started with Backtesting.py?
8. How to get data with Backtesting.py?
9. How to use technical indicators with Backtesting.py?
10. How to define entries and exits with Backtesting.py?
11. What strategy types does Backtesting.py offer?
12. How to code a mean-reversion strategy with Backtesting.py?
13. How to perform backtesting with Backtesting.py?
14. How to perform optimizations with Backtesting.py?
15. How to use multiple time frames with Backtesting.py?
16. Where can I learn more about Backtesting.py?
17. Full code

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Author	Igor Radovanovic
Published	March 27, 2023