# Manual Backtesting

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#### Options Lab is a backtesting tool intent on helping traders test their options trading strategies and assess their profitability, before committing their hard-earned money.

#### **What Does Options Lab Aim to Accomplish through Manual Backtesting?**

1. To provide an understanding of how a strategy performs in different market conditions.
2. To provide insights on how a strategy might be improved.

**NOTE :** Data is available for NIFTY and BANK NIFTY from 01/04/2016.


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