The Algorithmic Blog
Every article we publish on automated trading, sorted by topic. New pieces are added as we finish reporting and testing them, not on a fixed schedule.
What Automated Trading Actually Means
A plain-language walkthrough of how a trading rule becomes an executable order.
Read more →From Trading Idea to Testable Rule
A framework for writing entry and exit logic a computer can evaluate.
Read more →How to Build a Backtest That Isn't Lying to You
Accounting for slippage, fees, and data quality before trusting a result.
Read more →Setting a Maximum Drawdown Limit and Actually Respecting It
Why the rule matters more before a losing streak than during one.
Read more →Python Libraries for Backtesting: A Practical Comparison
What pandas, backtrader, and vectorbt are each best suited for.
Read more →Broker API Access: What Automated Traders Need to Check First
Rate limits, order types, and sandbox environments compared.
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