#Trading Edge

2 articles

Why Backtests Lie: Survivorship, Look-Ahead, and Fake Edges

A backtest is the most persuasive lie in trading. The equity curve slopes up and to the right, and then you trade it live and the edge quietly evaporates. Here are the systematic reasons why.

Jul 10, 2026 8 min read

How to Backtest a Trading Strategy: Methods, Pitfalls, and What the Results Actually Mean

Every trader has a strategy that looks great in their head. Backtesting is how you find out whether it actually works. Here is how to test strategies properly, what metrics matter, and why most backtest results are too good to be true.

Mar 25, 2026 13 min read

Why Backtests Lie: Survivorship, Look-Ahead, and Fake Edges

How to Backtest a Trading Strategy: Methods, Pitfalls, and What the Results Actually Mean

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