Backtest · ~11 min

Indicator Edge Explorer

Slice historical backtests by RS, volume, base quality, and other bins.

~11 min read

Swing Edge shows research scan results only. Nothing here is a buy, sell, or hold suggestion. Always check the chart and your own plan before any decision.

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Numbered markers highlight areas described in the steps below (desktop layout).

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Indicator Edge Explorer — desktop
  1. Indicator Edge Explorer
  2. Data window
  3. Choose indicator
  4. Target gain & settings
  5. How to read this

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Step-by-step

  1. Purpose

    After running backtests, see which indicator cut-offs correlated with better or worse forward returns in our stored history — hypothesis testing, not live signals.

  2. Slices

    Split outcomes by RS rank bins, volume ratio tiers, Base Q bands, stage, Fail risk flags, and similar dimensions.

  3. Charts

    Bar or line views of hit rate and average return per bin. Compare bins side by side.

  4. Reading edge

    A higher bar in one bin means that sub-group performed better in past data — verify sample size before trusting it.

  5. Combine with Backtest Lab

    Run a base backtest first, then open Indicator Edge to drill into which fields mattered historically.

  6. Not optimized for you

    Bins are fixed in the product — not personalized ML. Use for rough rule research.

  7. Caution

    Data mining bias is real. Out-of-sample testing and your own chart work still required.

Detailed reference

Bin

A range bucket for a numeric field — e.g. RS 70–80 vs RS 80–90 — used to compare average forward returns.

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FAQ

What does the Indicator Edge Explorer tutorial cover?

Slice historical backtests by RS, volume, base quality, and other bins.

Is the Indicator Edge Explorer tutorial investment advice?

No. Swing Edge tutorials explain scan data and app features for your own research. They do not recommend buying, selling, or holding any security.

How do I get started with Indicator Edge Explorer on Swing Edge?

Purpose: After running backtests, see which indicator cut-offs correlated with better or worse forward returns in our stored history — hypothesis testing, not live signals.

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