46. Porqué es importante hacer Backtesting en Forex

El Sensei

El Sensei

6 min, 25 sec

A detailed explanation of backtesting, its purpose, and how to effectively use it for improving trading strategies.

Summary

  • Backtesting is the study of past market movements to practice and predict future moves.
  • A tool called 'repetition' is used on monthly charts to analyze past market data without seeing future movements.
  • Alerts can be set for specific price zones, notifying via mobile or email when reached.
  • The speaker demonstrates setting up a trade using resistance zones, Fibonacci levels, risk-reward ratios, and stop losses to simulate real market conditions.
  • Practicing with backtesting on weekends when markets are closed is recommended to gain experience and improve trading skills.

Chapter 1

Introduction to Backtesting

0:16 - 37 sec

The concept of backtesting is introduced and its significance in trading is highlighted.

The concept of backtesting is introduced and its significance in trading is highlighted.

  • Backtesting involves studying past market movements to train the mind for future scenarios.
  • It is a practice method to see if current strategies would work in the market.

Chapter 2

Accessing Backtesting Tools

0:54 - 22 sec

How to access and use the repetition tool for backtesting is explained.

How to access and use the repetition tool for backtesting is explained.

  • The repetition tool on a monthly time frame is used for backtesting.
  • To use the tool effectively, a subscription to 'view' is recommended, costing around 12 dollars a month.

Chapter 3

Setting Alerts

1:16 - 1 min, 12 sec

The process of setting alerts for specific price zones is described.

The process of setting alerts for specific price zones is described.

  • Alerts notify users when the price reaches a specific area, through mobile notifications or email.
  • Alerts can be set for Fibonacci levels or when there's a break in structure.

Chapter 4

Using the Repetition Tool

2:28 - 32 sec

Utilizing the repetition tool to simulate market conditions is demonstrated.

Utilizing the repetition tool to simulate market conditions is demonstrated.

  • The tool allows users to go back in time to analyze the market as though it's live.
  • Users can draw resistance/support zones and test their strategies without seeing future market moves.

Chapter 5

Demonstrating a Simulated Trade Setup

3:00 - 49 sec

A simulated trade setup is created to showcase the application of the backtesting tool.

A simulated trade setup is created to showcase the application of the backtesting tool.

  • A trade is set up using resistance zones, Fibonacci levels, risk-reward ratio, and stop loss to demonstrate the tool's capabilities.
  • The speaker illustrates how to analyze and execute a simulated trade.

Chapter 6

Benefits of Backtesting

3:49 - 46 sec

The importance of backtesting in gaining experience and validating strategies is emphasized.

The importance of backtesting in gaining experience and validating strategies is emphasized.

  • Backtesting helps in proving the effectiveness of strategies and gaining market experience.
  • It is a simulation that provides a realistic trading environment for practice.

Chapter 7

Backtesting as a Study Tool

4:35 - 27 sec

Backtesting is recommended as a study tool to use in free time, especially when markets are closed.

Backtesting is recommended as a study tool to use in free time, especially when markets are closed.

  • Weekends are ideal for backtesting to refresh the mind and prepare for live market opportunities.
  • Backtesting allows traders to test their confirmations and entry points.

Chapter 8

Practicing with a Demo Account

5:02 - 34 sec

Combining backtesting with a demo account to practice trade execution is suggested.

Combining backtesting with a demo account to practice trade execution is suggested.

  • While backtesting, opening trades in a demo account is advised to simulate real trading.
  • A preview of how to open trades in a demo account is provided.

Chapter 9

Conclusion on the Importance of Practice

5:36 - 49 sec

The speaker concludes by stressing the importance of practice in mastering trading.

The speaker concludes by stressing the importance of practice in mastering trading.

  • Like any skill, trading requires practice to improve.
  • The speaker advocates for spending many hours backtesting to enhance trading skills.

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