BackAlpha
Data-Driven Strategy Reports for Long-Term Investors
BackAlpha analyzes long-term stock and ETF performance using historical data. Explore strategy-based simulations that show how different investing approaches perform over decades.
How to Choose the Right Call Option
A step-by-step guide to choosing the best underlying stock, expiration date, and strike price for long-term leveraged investing with call options.
2025-07-03
Risk-Free Rate in Backtests: How We Handle Cash Returns on BackAlpha
Learn how BackAlpha simulates interest earned on idle cash using real-world cash sweep rates like those from Robinhood, and why this matters in strategy backtesting.
2025-06-15
Using Call Options for Leverage: Amplify Returns with Defined Risk
Control 100 shares of stock with less capital using call options. Discover how options leverage works and when it beats buying shares outright.
2025-06-07
Buy and Hold vs. Dollar Cost Averaging: Strategy Fit by Market Condition
Weigh the pros and cons of Buy and Hold and Dollar Cost Averaging strategies. Understand when it makes sense to invest all at once — and when it's smarter to go slow.
2025-05-31
Adjusted Close Price: What It Means and Why It Matters
Learn what adjusted close prices are, why they matter for long-term backtesting, and how they impact performance metrics on BackAlpha.
2025-05-27