Back test results

• 06/25/2018 at 5:10 AM #74277
  ChrisNYE

  I have been running some back tests lately on potential strategies and I have found some are complete dog s#@t when it comes to % return. So I thought why dont i just reverse the indicators to do the opposite and cash in on the profits – can someone explain to me WHY THIS IS NOT THE CASE? To me logically it seems quite simple.

   

  

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  06/25/2018 at 7:54 AM #74289
  jebus89

  ChrisNYE wrote:

  I have been running some back tests lately on potential strategies and I have found some are complete dog s#@t when it comes to % return. So I thought why dont i just reverse the indicators to do the opposite and cash in on the profits – can someone explain to me WHY THIS IS NOT THE CASE? To me logically it seems quite simple.

  Just look at the trades it takes in the chart and u’ll see the answer very clearly..

  

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  06/25/2018 at 8:03 AM #74290
  GraHal

  Focus in (using the magnifying glass on top toolbar) on 1 to 3 trades, or just check the last 3 trades and see if you can spot why and let us know?

  Because you don’t post code and / or results we would be guessing at the reasons and so wasting our time (and yours) suggesting reasons which may not be correct.

  Don’t worry if your code is basic / shite even 🙂 … you are among friends here  and will probably learn more and quicker by posting your code.

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