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Backtesting Options Strategies: The Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about backtesting options strategies, from covered calls to iron condors, with real data examples.
Read article →SPY vs QQQ: 20-Year Backtest Comparison
We ran a comprehensive 20-year backtest comparing SPY and QQQ across multiple metrics. The results might surprise you.
March 28, 2026
Moving Average Crossover: Does It Actually Work?
The 50/200 moving average crossover is one of the most popular trading signals. We backtested it across 15 years of data.
March 22, 2026
Selling Weekly Puts on SPY: 5-Year Backtest Results
Is selling weekly puts on SPY a reliable income strategy? We analyzed 260 weeks of data to find out.
March 15, 2026
Crypto Backtesting: Bitcoin Dollar-Cost Averaging vs Lump Sum
Should you DCA into Bitcoin or invest a lump sum? We backtested both approaches across multiple time periods.
March 8, 2026
Futures vs ETFs for Index Trading: Which Performs Better?
We compared trading S&P 500 futures (ES) against SPY for short-term and long-term strategies.
March 1, 2026
The Best RSI Settings: We Tested Every Combination
RSI 14 is the default, but is it the best? We tested RSI periods from 2 to 50 across 15 years of data.
February 22, 2026
How to Backtest a Trading Strategy Without Coding
You don't need to be a programmer to backtest trading strategies. Here are the best no-code tools and methods.
February 15, 2026
Wheel Strategy Backtest: The Truth About This Popular Options Method
The Wheel Strategy is hugely popular on Reddit. We backtested it on 5 stocks to see if the hype is justified.
February 8, 2026
Mean Reversion vs Trend Following: Which Strategy Wins?
Two opposing philosophies, one backtest. We compared mean reversion and trend following across multiple markets.
February 1, 2026