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Published in TZ Latest News 28 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff

Should I use Tick Data when back testing?

Hello,

I am currently develop trading strategies in Ninja Trader 7 (migrating to Ninja Trader 8) and back testing with Ninja Trader OHLC data points.

I would like high quality back test accuracy to have some faith in my back test results.

Would you recommend using purchased tick data or OHLC data points when back testing your strategies? The trading strategies I develop are for intra-day trading.

The strategies I create are for scalping or profit targets 7-10 ticks away from entry.

If…

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Published in TZ Latest News 28 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff

Should I use Tick Data when back testing?

Hello,

I am currently develop trading strategies in Ninja Trader 7 (migrating to Ninja Trader 8) and back testing with Ninja Trader OHLC data points.

I would like high quality back test accuracy to have some faith in my back test results.

Would you recommend using purchased tick data or OHLC data points when back testing your strategies? The trading strategies I develop are for intra-day trading.

The strategies I create are for scalping or profit targets 7-10 ticks away from entry.

If…

read more