Suppose if i am using strategy algorithm in backtesting,how to set the stoploss and target? define a function which can be added in all the strategies or quote one example!

arshad_mehfooz · October 23, 2015, 1:42am

Fixed target and stoploss for a trade cannot be backtested in PI with tradescript. You will have to use Amibroker for that.

AlgoGeek · October 23, 2015, 2:33pm

you can place stoploss conditions in exit buy and exit sell check the below screenshots

peterKP · October 22, 2015, 11:21pm

Please mention time frame. for eg. 1 min, 5 min, 30 min, daily. weekly etc…It depends up on your selection of time frame.

RS4212 · October 23, 2015, 12:02am

I MEAN TO SAY SUPPOSE IF I HAVE A STRATEGY HOW TO DEFINE A PROPER TARGET AND STOP LOSS IN IT…I GAVE THE EXAMPLE ONLY…

arshad_mehfooz · October 23, 2015, 2:55pm

You cannot put a fixed number or script in exit long/short that refers your buying/selling price +/- some number. The exit has to be through some technical indicator only.