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Option trading strategy backtesting using SC

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[2017-04-26 18:14:56]
naqviak - Posts: 22
Hi
Is there a way to backtest options strategy in SC. I was told that I can get data for options using IB.
[2017-04-27 05:03:14]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
It depends. Did you want to run a back test using the data of the underlying? Or the data of a particular options contract?
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[2017-04-27 11:20:19]
naqviak - Posts: 22
Back testing on options to see the yield
Date Time Of Last Edit: 2017-04-27 11:20:59
[2017-04-27 17:26:39]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
You can back test a trading system using the data of a particular option symbol.

Refer to:
http://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/Backtesting.php
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