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Drawdown & Profit Factor Explained: The Backtest Metrics That Actually Matter

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Backtesting Metrics and Drawdown Analysis

  • Backtest metrics include daily return series, drawdown depth, and duration
  • Profit factor calculated via winning/losing trade ratios and average P&L
  • Drawdown duration matters more than absolute depth
  • Benchmark comparison critical for equity strategies
  • Sample data limitations affect backtest reliability
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Drawdown Duration and Capital Impact

  • 4-month drawdown recovery period observed
  • 50% drawdown risks capital erosion
  • Strategy performance compared to S&P 500 benchmark
  • Drawdown depth vs. duration tradeoff analysis
  • Entry condition adjustments for drawdown scenarios

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