Backtesting vs Paper Trading: What Each One Proves (and Misses)
Backtesting and paper trading validate different things. What each proves, what each misses, and the correct validation sequence for NSE strategies.
7 min
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Data-first guides on strategy building, backtesting, broker APIs and risk management — written for Indian markets.
Backtesting and paper trading validate different things. What each proves, what each misses, and the correct validation sequence for NSE strategies.
7 min
A practical roadmap for automating your trading on NSE — SEBI's framework in plain terms, DIY vs alerts vs no-code compared, and a 7-step path to going live.
8 min
A practical guide to connecting Zerodha for algo trading with Kite Connect — app creation, API keys, the daily token refresh, safety, and troubleshooting.
8 min
How to set up the Fyers API for algo trading — creating an app at myapi.fyers.in, the daily auth flow, connecting a no-code platform and common errors.
8 min
How to set up DhanHQ's free trading API for algo trading in India — capabilities, token generation, safety, and the path from paper trading to live.
8 min
Which technical indicators earn a place in an algo strategy — trend, momentum, volatility and volume compared, plus combinations that survive backtesting.
9 min
A complete risk framework for algo traders in India — per-trade stops, position sizing, drawdown math, portfolio limits and operational safeguards.
9 min