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Key Backtesting Metrics: Win Rate, Drawdown & Profit FactorTrading Education

Key Backtesting Metrics: Win Rate, Drawdown & Profit Factor

Stop looking at just 'Net Profit'. Learn why Max Drawdown and Profit Factor are the only numbers that matter for long-term survival.

Sarah Chen - Author
Written BySarah ChenSenior Financial Analyst
James Anderson - Fact Checker
Fact Checked ByJames AndersonChief Editor & Lead Analyst
Last UpdatedDec 16, 2026
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

It measures volatility. A high Sharpe Ratio (>1.0) means the equity curve goes up smoothly (45-degree angle). A low Sharpe Ratio means erratic, volatile returns. Funds prefer High Sharpe.
For manual trading, 1-2 years is enough to see different seasons. For Algo trading, 5-10 years is standard to cover major economic shifts (e.g., 2008 Crash, COVID, Inflation Era).
Three reasons: 1. Slippage/Spreads (not accounted for), 2. Psychology (you skipped trades), 3. Over-optimization (Curve Fitting). Start with a Demo account first.
It's tweaking your parameters (e.g., changing RSI from 14 to 13.5) just to make the past look perfect. It's cheating. The future will not look like the past.
Yes, it's like Sharpe Ratio but only penalizes downside volatility. It is often a better metric for aggressive strategies.
ABSOLUTELY. For Swing Traders, negative swap can turn a profitable strategy into a losing one. Use tick data software that simulates real swap rates.

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Sarah Chen

Fundamental Analysis • Macroeconomics • Currency Trends

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Sarah brings 12 years of Wall Street experience, having worked as a senior currency analyst for top-tier hedge funds. Her expertise lies in fundamental analysis and macroeconomic trends affecting global currency markets. She heads our broker verification process.

Senior Financial Analyst — Everything you find on BrokerAnalysis is based on reliable data and unbiased information. We combine our 10+ years finance experience with readers feedback.

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