Yes, you can backtest your US stock investment strategy using GuruFocus's backtesting feature. GuruFocus offers a backtesting tool that allows users to test the performance of their investment strategies over a specified period, up to 36 years. This tool is available to GuruFocus's Premium and Premium Plus members, who can backtest up to three years or all the way back to January 2006, respectively1.
To use the backtesting feature, you can follow these steps:
- Access the Backtesting Feature: Navigate to the backtesting tool within the GuruFocus platform.
- Select Your Strategy: Choose the specific elements of your investment strategy, such as the criteria you use for selecting stocks (e.g., value, growth, size, etc.).
- Set Parameters: Define the number of stocks in your portfolio, the ranking system, sort order, start and end dates, and the frequency of rebalancing.
- Run the Backtest: Click the "Backtesting" button to run the test, which will simulate the performance of your strategy over the specified period.
- Analyze the Results: Review the backtested results, which will provide insights into the strategy's performance, including gains, losses, and any relevant metrics.
By utilizing this backtesting tool, you can evaluate the effectiveness of your investment strategy, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions about your portfolio.
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