List: Backtrader | Curated by Xavier Escudero

May 23, 2024
16 stories
Backtrader
Daniel Jackson
A simple way to load intraday Forex data into BacktraderBy default, Backtrader is setup to analyse data on the daily chart. However, I find backtesting intraday data much more interesting, so I…
Jul 4, 2020
Jul 4, 2020
JohnJoy
Van Tharp’s Pyramiding: Using BacktraderVan Tharp’s Pyramiding strategy is a position sizing method that allows traders to increase their position size as their trade moves in…
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
Daniel Rodriguez
Custom Indicator Development in Python with backtraderThe origins of backtrader are rooted in a simple idea:
Aug 18, 2018
Aug 18, 2018
JohnJoy
Implementing Wick Reversal Indicator in BacktraderThe WickReversalIndicator is a custom indicator for use in the Backtrader platform. It is designed to identify potential market reversal…
Jan 12, 2023
Jan 12, 2023
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Tech Tavern
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Esteban Thilliez
Backtest your Trading Systems with Python — Custom IndicatorsThis story is the fifth of the backtrader series. You can find the other stories here: Improve your Trading with Python. Also, there is a…
Sep 28, 2022
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Sep 28, 2022
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Xavier Escudero
Building a Trading Backtesting System — Part 5: Implementing flexible and reusable strategiesAvoid boilerplate code and duplication in your backtrader strategies
Mar 7, 2024
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Mar 7, 2024
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Xavier Escudero
Building a Trading Backtesting System — Part 4: Risk Management and Position SizingThere are various methods of position sizing that we can employ to determine the appropriate amount of capital to allocate to each trade:
Mar 5, 2024
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Mar 5, 2024
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Xavier Escudero
Building a Trading Backtesting System — Part 3: Risk Management and Stop Loss TechniquesStop loss techniques based on fixed percentage, trailing stop percentage and trailing stop based on instrument volatility
Mar 3, 2024
Mar 3, 2024
Xavier Escudero
Building a Trading Backtesting System — Part 2: Crafting the backboneCreate the core capabilities
Feb 28, 2024
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Feb 28, 2024
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Xavier Escudero
Building a Trading Backtesting System — Part 1: Features and technical solutionWhat is a backtesting system and proposed technical solution
Feb 27, 2024
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Feb 27, 2024
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Quant Factory
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Xavier Escudero
Backtrader — Harnessing Dataframes and External Indicators for Trading SuccessAt backtrader we use data feeds to import OHLCV information from our instruments/securities. This data is stored internally as lines…
Oct 12, 2023
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Oct 12, 2023
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Xavier Escudero
Backtrader — Unleash the power of chartsIn backtrader there exists a myriad of possibilities for configuring how we visualize the performance of our strategies, signals, and…
Oct 13, 2023
Oct 13, 2023
Xavier Escudero
Backtrader- Put your Order logs in a SQLite DatabaseBacktrader focuses on developing and executing strategies in real time or historical data, meaning it focuses on what’s happening in the…
Oct 14, 2023
Oct 14, 2023
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Quant Factory
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Xavier Escudero
Backtrader — How to determine the size of an operation. The 2% rule.In backtrader sizers are objects that are used to determine the position size of a trade.
Oct 16, 2023
Oct 16, 2023
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Quant Factory
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Xavier Escudero
Backtrader- Avoiding Traps with len and buflenIn backtrader, the concept of lines is fundamental and represents the primary data points, indicators, and calculations that our trading…
Oct 18, 2023
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Oct 18, 2023
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Michael Hsia
【How 2】 Upgrade your backtesting arsenal — trading multiple stocks with “backtrader”I’m going to share my experience and crucial tips with you to transform backtrader to trade against multiple stocks
Sep 3, 2023
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Sep 3, 2023
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