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Category – Backtesting

Backtesting is a process that involves testing a trading strategy using historical data to evaluate its potential effectiveness. By simulating trades based on past market conditions, traders can assess how a strategy would have performed, refine it, and mitigate risk before applying it in real-time markets. Backtesting helps traders identify optimal parameters for their strategies, improve profitability, and better understand potential outcomes. It is an essential step in strategy development and risk management.

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ACCOUNT STOP RISK VALUE

Account Stop Risk Value is a predefined dollar amount at the account level that caps or defaults the total risk a trade can incur, ensuring consistency and alignment with account-wide risk tolerance.

ACCOUNT STOP RISK PERCENTAGE

Account Stop Risk Percentage is a predefined percentage at the account level that caps or defaults the allowable percentage of account capital at risk per trade, ensuring disciplined risk management.

WITHDRAWAL

Withdrawal applies exclusively at the account level, reflecting funds removed from the trading account. It reduces the overall account balance and may indirectly impact trading capacity.

ACCOUNT SIZE

Account Size represents the total value of a trading account, including cash balances, open positions' market value, and unrealized profits or losses. It measures financial standing but excludes liabilities like margin debt.

ACCOUNT SIZE AT GOAL CREATION

Account Size at Goal Creation represents the balance recorded when a growth goal is set. It serves as the baseline for tracking performance and evaluating progress toward achieving the target account value.

ACCOUNT GROWTH VALUE OF GOAL

Account Growth Value of Goal represents the monetary increase in account size relative to the Account Growth Goal, providing a clear measure of progress toward achieving financial targets.

ALLOCATED CASH

Allocated Cash is the portion of cash designated for specific purposes, such as active trades, fees, or margin requirements. It reflects cash commitments not yet accounted for in market value calculations.

UNALLOCATED CASH

Unallocated Cash refers to the portion of cash in an account that is not committed to trades, margin requirements, or obligations. It represents liquid funds available for immediate use, offering flexibility for new investments or expenses.

NET CASH CHANGES

Net Cash Changes is the difference between the account's initial balance and current total cash. It highlights the impact of trading, deposits, and withdrawals on liquidity, offering insights into the net cash flow within the account.

CASH RETENTION RATIO

Cash Retention Ratio measures the percentage of the account's initial balance still available as total cash. It reflects the trader's ability to preserve liquidity relative to their starting capital, aiding in financial performance analysis.

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