The Backtesting Guide: Algorithmic Trading Success with Python

by Hayden Van Der Post, Alice Schwartz (editor), Reactive Publishing

Unlock the secrets of algorithmic trading with The Backtesting Algorithmic Trading Success with Python, your comprehensive resource to mastering the art of backtesting. This guide provides traders, developers, and financial analysts with the tools and techniques to create, test, and optimize trading algorithms in Python.

From the basics of building simple trading strategies to advanced techniques for backtesting and performance optimization, this book walks you through step-by-step, ensuring you can analyze market data, evaluate risks, and improve strategy outcomes. With hands-on coding examples, real-world case studies, and expert insights, you’ll gain the knowledge to validate trading ideas and confidently deploy high-performing algos.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started or an experienced trader aiming to refine your strategies, The Backtesting Guide equips you with everything you need to achieve algorithmic trading success.

260 pages, Paperback

Published October 17, 2024