Section Overview 10intermediate

Backtesting, Journaling & Data Analysis

Validating strategies with historical data and tracking performance with disciplined record-keeping.

5 lessons · ~2 hrs

How to test strategies against past data, manual replay, spreadsheet methods, and software tools.

Live market validation on demo, bridging the gap between backtest results and real trading.

Designing a trading journal that captures the data you need to improve systematically.

Win rate, expectancy, profit factor, Sharpe ratio, and drawdown, measuring what matters.

Systematic improvement loops, how to refine your strategy without over-optimizing.