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AmiBroker

Windows charting and backtesting program with a fast array-based AFL language

About AmiBroker

AmiBroker is a Windows desktop application for charting, scanning and portfolio-level backtesting. Strategies are written in its AFL language, and it is known for speed on large watchlists and for walk-forward optimization. It brings no data of its own; you hook up a feed of your choice.

Best for: Systematic traders who want a fast, one-time-purchase backtester and have their own data.

Pros

  • Very fast portfolio backtesting
  • One-time license, no subscription
  • Walk-forward and Monte Carlo tools

Cons

  • Windows only, dated interface
  • Need to buy and configure data separately
  • AFL has a learning curve

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