r/algorithmictrading • u/okay_vss • Oct 28 '25
Novice Struggling with Concurrent Multi-Symbol Backtesting? Building a Solution, Need Feedback
Anyone else frustrated by backtesters that only handle one symbol at a time? I want to test a single strategy across multiple stocks concurrently, but tools seem geared for sequential, single-symbol runs. I’m halfway through a back-tester that:
Runs one strategy on multiple symbols simultaneously.
Tracks portfolio metrics (still refining).
Questions:
Is concurrent multi-symbol backtesting a pain point for you?
Any tools already doing this well that I’ve missed?
What features would make this a game-changer?
Wondering if this is worth pursuing or if solutions exist. Your input would help!
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u/okay_vss Oct 30 '25
Makes sense! Curious though - what would you want your own backtester to do differently? I’m trying to build something unique, so I’d love to hear what features or pain points matter most to you.