Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our FAQ page, where we’ve answered the most frequently asked questions to help you get the most out of our services and make informed decisions with confidence. If you have a question not answered below, please email info@bthq.com.

GETTING STARTED

  • BacktestHQ is your go-to platform for testing and validating investment strategies using real historical data. Whether you're evaluating options or stock strategies, our tools help you find what actually works—not just what sounds good.

  • No. BacktestHQ is built for both beginners and pros. Our tools are intuitive, fully web-based, and require no coding. If you can click, you can backtest.

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  • Yes. Just visit www.BacktestHQ.com and click the “Start Your Free Trial” button. You’ll get full access for 7 days—no obligation.

ABOUT THE TOOLS

  • You can backtest:

    • Stock trading strategies using 30+ popular technical indicators.

    • Options strategies by analyzing traits of past high-performing contracts.

    Entry and exit timing strategies for stocks and ETFs.

  • Backtests are powered by historical price data and pattern recognition algorithms. We show you which strategies would’ve worked best on your chosen security—and notify you the moment signals change.

  • Absolutely. The Best Strategy Finder tool is built exactly for this purpose—testing your favorite ticker against dozens of trading rules.

    You can also use our tools to maximize your mutual fund investments.

  • Our Options Backtester looks at historical winners and highlights current contracts with similar traits—giving you an edge with smarter trade ideas.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

  • We use high-quality, verified market data for stocks and options from Standard & Poors as well as EOD HD—updated daily to ensure your tests are accurate and relevant.

  • Daily. This ensures you’re getting up-to-date insights and real-time signal updates.

  • Right now, we offer a fixed set of proven indicators and rules. The ability to create custom rules might be added in a future release.

BILLING & SUPPORT

  • You can choose from several affordable plans—monthly, quarterly or annual. If you don’t subscribe, your access will end, but you won’t be charged.

  • We don’t offer refunds, but that’s why the 7-day trial exists—so you can try it risk-free before paying.

  • You can reach us at support@backtesthq.com or use the chat widget on the site. We’re here to help.

OTHER QUESTIONS

  • Yes. The results are purely data-driven. There’s no curve fitting or AI guesswork—just transparent, historical testing that shows what actually worked.

  • Other tools make you figure out what strategy to test. We reverse the process. BacktestHQ tells you which rules worked best—so you spend less time guessing and more time winning.

The performance figures mentioned are based on historical data and do not guarantee future results. Trading and investing in financial markets involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. The Indicator Optimizer provides data-driven insights, but it should not be considered financial advice. Users should conduct their own research or consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.