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Backtesting Metrics Explained: Win Rate, Profit Factor & More

A backtest report is only useful if you can read it. This guide covers the metrics traders rely on most, from profit factor and max drawdown to expectancy and Sharpe, with formulas and one worked example.

8 October 20269 min read

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