Backtest performance by risk level
Compare all four strategies at the same risk level. All figures come from TradingView backtests, not live accounts.
Low risk
| Strategy | Risk per trade | Maximum drawdown | Profit (backtest) | Win / loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha GJGBPJPY, Daily, H1 | 1% | 3% | 29.2% | 20 / 14 |
| Epsilon UCADUSDCAD, Daily, H1 | 1% | 3.5% | 28.5% | 20 / 10 |
| Sigma XAUUSDXAUUSD, Daily, H1 | X% | XX% | XX% | XX% / XX% |
| Zeta EURJPYEURJPY, Daily, H1 | X% | XX% | XX% | XX% / XX% |
Medium risk
| Strategy | Risk per trade | Maximum drawdown | Profit (backtest) | Win / loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha GJGBPJPY, Daily, H1 | 5% | 14.3% | 230% | 20 / 14 |
| Epsilon UCADUSDCAD, Daily, H1 | 5% | 16.3% | 225.7% | 20 / 10 |
| Sigma XAUUSDXAUUSD, Daily, H1 | X% | XX% | XX% | XX% / XX% |
| Zeta EURJPYEURJPY, Daily, H1 | X% | XX% | XX% | XX% / XX% |
High risk
| Strategy | Risk per trade | Maximum drawdown | Profit (backtest) | Win / loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha GJGBPJPY, Daily, H1 | 10% | 27.3% | 788% | 20 / 14 |
| Epsilon UCADUSDCAD, Daily, H1 | 10% | 29.9% | 734.7% | 19 / 10 |
| Sigma XAUUSDXAUUSD, Daily, H1 | X% | XX% | XX% | XX% / XX% |
| Zeta EURJPYEURJPY, Daily, H1 | X% | XX% | XX% | XX% / XX% |
Methodology
- Backtest platform: TradingView Strategy Tester
- Data period: see each strategy page
- Starting capital: 10,000
- Risk per trade for Low, Medium, High: 1%, 5%, 10%
- Drawdown is calculated as the maximum decline from an equity peak
Limitations of backtesting
A backtest uses historical data. Real market conditions can differ because of spread, slippage, execution delays and changes in market structure. Past results do not guarantee future results. We show drawdown and losing trades so you see the full picture.