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Hi,
I am just getting started and are still on the free plan. Since I am an absolute newbie in QuantConnect I need to run every backtest a number of times before all errors are found. Even though I am on a free plan, if I look under “Pricing”, I see that I have an unlimited number of backtests. Whenever I start a backtest, in the results page I see a counter counting down how many backtests I have still available. How is this possible if I have an unlimited number of backtests?
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Seth Fair
I noticed this as well, I am on a research plan. I think it might be more about running too many backtests might be an indication that your algorithm is over-fitted. Anyone from QuantConnect, can you help answer?
Li Cheng
Hi Melanie and Seth,
Seth's answer is correct, we can run an unlimited number of backtests on one algorithm or with one backtest node, the counter is there as an indication of how many backtests we ran and allows us to gauge whether our algorithm is over-fitted.
Best regards
Cheng Li
Melanie Schiefele
The material on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy, or a recommendation or endorsement for any security or strategy, nor does it constitute an offer to provide investment advisory services by QuantConnect. In addition, the material offers no opinion with respect to the suitability of any security or specific investment. QuantConnect makes no guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of the views expressed in the website. The views are subject to change, and may have become unreliable for various reasons, including changes in market conditions or economic circumstances. All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. You should consult with an investment professional before making any investment decisions.
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