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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
Fundamentals

What Automated Trading Actually Means

A plain-language walkthrough of how a trading rule becomes an executable order.

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From Trading Idea to Testable Rule
Strategy Development

From Trading Idea to Testable Rule

A framework for writing entry and exit logic a computer can evaluate.

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How to Build a Backtest That Isn't Lying to You
Backtesting

How to Build a Backtest That Isn't Lying to You

Accounting for slippage, fees, and data quality before trusting a result.

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Setting a Maximum Drawdown Limit and Actually Respecting It
Risk Management

Setting a Maximum Drawdown Limit and Actually Respecting It

Why the rule matters more before a losing streak than during one.

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Python Libraries for Backtesting: A Practical Comparison
Platforms & Software

Python Libraries for Backtesting: A Practical Comparison

What pandas, backtrader, and vectorbt are each best suited for.

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Broker API Access: What Automated Traders Need to Check First
Broker Comparisons

Broker API Access: What Automated Traders Need to Check First

Rate limits, order types, and sandbox environments compared.

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