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Backtest

Technical analysis
Also called: Backtesting

Applying a trading rule to historical data to estimate how it would have performed.

In plain terms

An experiment where you already know the answer, run by someone who wants a particular result. Useful if you are careful and dangerous if you are not.

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Indian stock market glossary · Market Vidyalaya