Free Stock Backtesting Tool

Test your trading strategies with historical market data. Validate your approach before risking real money.

Free to Use Historical Data Multiple Indicators No Sign-up Required

Backtest Your Stock Strategy

You can run up to 2 backtests every day. Sign up for unlimited backtests.

What is Stock Backtesting?

Backtesting is a method used by traders and investors to evaluate the effectiveness of a trading strategy by applying it to historical market data. Our free backtesting tool allows you to test your investment ideas against years of stock market history, helping you understand potential risks and returns before committing real capital.

Performance Metrics

  • • Total Return & CAGR
  • • Win Rate & Profit Factor
  • • Maximum Drawdown
  • • Sharpe Ratio

Supported Indicators

  • • Moving Averages (SMA, EMA)
  • • RSI & MACD
  • • Bollinger Bands
  • • Custom Entry/Exit Rules

Frequently Asked Questions

What is stock backtesting?

Stock backtesting is the process of testing a trading strategy using historical market data to see how it would have performed in the past. It helps traders validate their strategies before risking real money.

How accurate is backtesting?

Backtesting provides valuable insights but has limitations. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Factors like slippage, transaction costs, and market conditions can affect real-world performance differently than backtested results.

What strategies can I backtest?

You can backtest various strategies including moving average crossovers, RSI-based strategies, MACD signals, breakout strategies, mean reversion, and custom combinations of technical indicators.

Is the backtesting tool free?

Yes, our basic backtesting tool is free to use. You can run up to 2 backtests per day without signing up. Premium users get unlimited backtests and advanced features.