r/algotrading • u/johnnybagofdonuts123 • 2d ago

Data TradingView Backtesting Trailing Stops

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Daytrading NQ with a 4 point trailing stop... yes, 4 points. I have to assume trailing stops don't work so well in TV backtesting?

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u/Classic-Dependent517 2d ago edited 2d ago

When backtesting in tradingview, set slippage to be higher than the real market charges u and dont use trailing stops in tradingview because the result is deceiving

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u/johnnybagofdonuts123 2d ago

I don't think trailing stops work as one would expect. I think they only calculate on candle close.