Testing Algorithmic Trading Strategies

Algorithms are used to detect trading opportunities within the market and by 2008 it is expected that 40% of the trading volume in the US equities markets will be contributed by algorithmic trading. As such, the algorithms must be entirely reliable in order that all opportunities are maximized.

This white paper looks at the challenges faced when testing algorithms and looks at how to test the various types of algorithm.

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