Signal Backtester

Test trading strategies against historical data

Strategy Reference

Momentum

Buys when price crosses above the 20-day SMA with increasing volume. Exits when price drops below the 10-day SMA or a trailing stop is hit.

Best in trending markets with strong directional moves. Works well on large-cap tech stocks and indices.

Mean Reversion

Enters when RSI drops below 30 (oversold) and exits when RSI crosses above 70 (overbought) or hits a time-based exit after 10 days.

Best in range-bound or choppy markets. Works well on ETFs and stable large-cap stocks.

Volume Surge

Triggers when volume exceeds 2x the 20-day average with a positive price move. Exits on volume exhaustion or a fixed stop-loss.

Best around earnings, catalysts, or breakout events. Works well on mid-cap growth stocks.

Composite

Combines momentum, mean reversion, and volume signals. Requires at least 2 of 3 signals to align before entering. Uses adaptive exits.

Best all-around strategy. Reduces false signals by requiring confirmation from multiple indicators.