BlackRock's $610M Volume Ranks 184th as Backtesting Tools Struggle with High-Frequency Rebalancing Strategies

On September 16, 2025, , ranking it 184th in terms of volume among listed stocks. .

The results highlight limitations in current tools for cross-sectional ranking strategies. While the proposed method of daily rebalancing across 500 high-volume stocks exceeds current capabilities, alternative approaches such as single-ETF analysis or event-based testing on individual securities remain viable options. This underscores the need for tailored solutions or local execution for complex multi-asset strategies.

Our back-testing engine supports either single securities or specific event dates. Your request for a daily re-ranking of 500 stocks falls outside current capabilities, as the tools do not yet handle multi-asset ranking or daily re-weighting. To proceed, we can either narrow the scope to a single ETF or a specific event, or outline a Python/pandas solution for local execution. Please specify your preferred approach or any alternative requirements within the available toolkit.