Strategy Development Tools

[RainMakesGrain]

I would like to get some feedback from folks who have used Strategy development tools (i.e. StrategyQuant, etc.) currently or in the past to develop their strategy's. Good or bad? I mainly trade futures and would be interested to learn more about software designed for futures specifically. I'm learning to program with Easy Language but want to be resourceful as well.

 

[Option_Attack]

Using this for years. Works well for me. Free trial:

https://www.amibroker.com/

 

[RainMakesGrain]

Thank you! Does AmiBroker code your tested strategies to be used in Tradestation Easy Language or other types of code for automation?

 

[RantaMin]

Also can be TradeStation and NinjaTrader

 

[RantaMin]

Thank you! Does AmiBroker code your tested strategies to be used in Tradestation Easy Language or other types of code for automation?

Its own programming language, AFL (AmiBroker Formula Language)

 

[Option_Attack]

As an example of what you can do with AmiBroker, here are the sim trades from a strategy I've been testing. So far it tracks very well with actual trades. I try hard to not curve fit, but it needs more testing before I throw much money at it. The 80 shares QQQ represent 1 contract of MNQ. I don't actually trade QQQ, I just don't feel like paying for futures data. It doesn't trade a lot, but it has been very accurate in up and down markets, including a profitable trade yesterday. All trades are at the RTH open.

 

[RantaMin]

What steps are you taking to minimize the risk of curve fitting in your strategy testing?

 

[QuantVPS]

StrategyQuant, BuildAlpha, and similar tools can be excellent stepping stones for beginners. For advanced users, they are also valuable as they allow for idea generation.

 

[kriswaters]

Hey everyone!

I wanted to share a tool I’ve been working on called GetPineScript for anyone who's into Pine Script and strategy development but doesn't want to deal with too much coding. I built it to make creating TradingView scripts super straightforward, even if you're not a coder.

It's been fun to see how it's helping people focus more on developing strategies instead of getting stuck in code. If that sounds like something you'd find useful, feel free to check it out or ask me anything!