back testing
Definition
The process of optimizing a trading strategy using historical data and then seeing whether it has predictive validity on current data.
 Cite this definition
Related Terms
test
Related Research Articles from the InvestorGuide.com University
Fundamental Analysis
This investment strategy involves evaluating a stock by examining the company, especially its operations and its financial condition. Here we look at several valuation methods, factoring in price/earnings ratio, PEG, dividend yields, book value, price/sales ratio, and return on equity.
Short Selling
What is short selling? Learn how it works and why it happens. Find out about the pitfalls and the potential risk involved with this practice.
Choosing a Stock
Which companies should I invest in? Learn how to find a company, gather the research, and do the analysis. Also gives suggestions of things to look for while conducting this process.
Featured Sponsor
|
|
