MultiOpt vs MultiWalk Feature List
MultiWalk is an application using the TradeStation trading platform. MultiWalk is a full rewrite of MultiOpt and offers significant advantages and features over MultiOpt.
Visit the product page for a detailed description of MultiWalk and MultiWalk Pro features.
| Features | MultiOpt | MultiWalk | MultiWalk Pro |
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| Number of simultaneous projects that can be run | 4 | unlimited | unlimited |
| Number of symbol streams supported for multi-stream strategies | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Large strategy code support -- maximum size (in characters) of strategy code | 32768 | unlimited | unlimited |
| Perform Optimizations and/or Walkforwards |  | | |
| Apply to multiple symbols and bar intervals (stocks or futures) | | | |
| Apply multiple walkforward fitness functions | | | |
| Apply multiple walkforward in/out sample periods | | | |
| Automates several Strategy Factory processes for Kevin Davey’s students | | | |
| Kevin Davey's Limited Feasibility Testing module | | | |
| In-sample and out-of-sample comparative testing | | | |
| Monte Carlo analysis | | | |
| Generate complete EasyLanguage strategy code for real-time trading | | | |
| Multi-Core/Multi-Threaded for speed | | | |
| Video tutorials on software use and function | | | |
| Extensive walkforward reporting, analysis and filtering using many analysis metrics | | | |
| Analyze many walkforward periods as a group to determine robustness | | | |
| Generates CSV flat files for easy import into Excel or other spreadsheet software | | | |
| Kevin Davey's Strategy Factory Limited Feasibility Testing Add-On Module | | | |
| Types of walkforward periods | Trading Days | Trading Days | Trading Days Calendar Days Calendar Weeks Calendar Months Calendar Years Number of Trades |
Number of walkforward fitness functions and analysis metrics
| 20 | 40 | 40 |
| Redesigned/Improved User Interface Workflow | | |
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| Stop and resume project runs at any time | | |
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| Consolidated Progress/Task Monitor | | |
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| Walkforward data stored in SQL database for advanced storage, retrieval and analysis. | | |
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| Searchable online knowledge base and documenation | | |
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| Reoptimization date integrated in walkforward reports | | |
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| Periodic daily mark-to-market data available in reports or export to CSV text file. | | |
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| Trade data (entry/exit, PNL, MAE, MFE) available in reports or export to CSV text file | | |
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| Consolidated graphic display with trades list, walkforward parameter list, daily equity data and itemized project and metrics performance data. | | |
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| Updated suite of "walkforward safe" series functions. These functions replace many TS functions (RSI, ADX, etc.) that do not work correctly with walkforward strategies. | | |
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| Automatic recovery if TS loses Internet connection and goes offline | | |
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| Automatic recovery when TS gets stuck on “Waiting for data” during optimization | | |
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| Determine exchange time zone mismatches for multi-stream strategies | | |
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| Option to run final walkforward strategy in TS for exact equity performance match with TS chart results | | |
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| Full 3rd party custom symbol support | | |
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| Algo Building Blocks/Fixed Input Parameter. Test multiple entries, exits, filters and more! | |
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| MultiWalk Trader Strategy Management. Manage multiple strategies as a portfolio/collection. Run analysis projects as a batch back-to-back, or as a complete portfolio to track performance and reoptimization dates. | |
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| Data Prefetch. Run offline on multiple machines to maximize computer power and free up TS data login for other uses. | |
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| Generate compatible PowerLanguage code for MultiCharts. Includes a suite of custom functions to use on both platforms for TS-MC compatibility. | |
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| Custom session templates can be defined per symbol/instrument | |
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| Run NON-Walkforward optimization projects. Run your own optimization projects leveraging MultiWalk's multi-symbol, multi-time frame power. | |
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| Automatically updates futures day and overnight margin rates, maintained and available in reports | |