Backtesting FAQs

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What does the "and open next trade at normal time" and "re-open immediately" mean?

If a trade is re-opened "at normal time" it simply means when the option would have expired, re-open the position. Re-open immediately, means at the end of the same trading day, open the position up with the same logic (such as 30 days to expiration, 40 delta, etc) as when the trade was first opened.


When are calculations made for trades?

While we send alerts and update the "Today" tab intraday to give traders early notification, the mechanics of the TradeMachine® are that it uses end of day prices for every back-test entry and exit (every trigger).


Why can't I deleted a Saved Backtest?

Any backtest with a name beginning with "CML" is restricted from deletion.

When creating your own strategies, ensure that you do not label them with "CML," as this will prevent you from modifying or deleting them in the future.