Best Platform for Backtesting a Leaps and Covered Call Strategy?

[CML_Ophir]

SPX, yes. Data back to 1-1-2007. EOD data only.

Source is OptionMetrics, the defacto data provider for every major investment manager and hedge fund.

 

[ironchef]

Will Ninja Trader or RT do this? Thoughts on others?

Schwab provides historical option quotes free, but don't think they are "best platform".

 

[RedDuke]

SPX, yes. Data back to 1-1-2007. EOD data only.

Source is OptionMetrics, the defacto data provider for every major investment manager and hedge fund.

Fantastic will subscribe and try the product. I built a tool for myself, but it is a bit clunky. Very curious what you have done.

I assume all strikes and contracts?

 

[CML_Ophir]

Use this link, it's cheaper: https://cmlviz.com/register/cml-tra...medium=partner_link&utm_campaign=elite_trader

 

[CML_Ophir]

All strikes, all contracts, yes.

 

[Kirribilli]

All strikes, all contracts, yes.

I think we went though this once before. I only buy after I try. Been burned to many times. Sorry.

 

[RedDuke]

I think we went though this once before. I only buy after I try. Been burned to many times. Sorry.

I am sure you can cancel any time. Try it for a month, cancel if you do not like. It will set you down whopping $89.

 

[CML_Ophir]

I am sure you can cancel any time. Try it for a month, cancel if you do not like. It will set you down whopping $89.

Exactly. And you get a full refund after 1 month if you don't like it.