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Backtrader Documentation

Backtrader Documentation

Getting Started

Installation Guide
Quick Start Tutorial

User Guide

Basic Concepts
Data Feeds
Trading Strategies
Indicators
Analyzers
Observers
Brokers and Orders
Plotting
Parameter Optimization Guide
Frequently Asked Questions

Advanced Topics

TS (Time Series) Mode Guide
Ensure preload=True
Indicators must implement once() for speedup
Verify TS mode produces same results as standard mode
CS (Cross-Section) Mode Guide
Verify CS mode actually helps your specific strategy
Ensure all data feeds have same datetime index
Verify ranking is stable
CS mode shines with 10+ assets
Multi-Strategy Backtesting
Performance Optimization
Performance Analysis and Profiling
Data Acquisition Guide
Architecture Overview
Line System
Phase System
Post-Metaclass Design
CCXT Live Trading Guide
CCXT Environment Variable Configuration Guide
WebSocket Real-Time Data Stream Guide
Funding Rate Strategy Guide
If a proxy is needed, set it in config
CTP Live Trading

Tutorials

Complete Strategy Development Tutorial
Jupyter Notebook Guide for Backtrader
Strategy Examples Library
Common Patterns Cookbook

API Reference

backtrader package
backtrader.analyzers package
backtrader.feeds package
backtrader.indicators package
backtrader.brokers package
backtrader.observers package
backtrader.sizers package
- backtrader.sizers.fixedsize module
- backtrader.sizers.percents_sizer module
backtrader.stores package

Migration

Migration Guide from Original Backtrader
Backtrader Upgrade Guide

Developer Guide

Developer Guide
Development Setup
Testing Guide
Code Style Guide
Contributing to Backtrader
Release Workflow Guide

Support

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Troubleshooting Guide

backtrader.tests.test_backtrader module¶

backtrader.cerebro module

backtrader.tests package

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