BackAlpha Blog

Explore strategy insights, platform updates, and investing commentary. The BackAlpha Blog covers stock strategy design, backtesting methods, and practical thoughts on long-term investing — all backed by data.

Recent Posts

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

Understanding XIRR: Accurately Measuring DCA Returns

Why we use XIRR to calculate annualized returns for DCA strategies, and how it provides a more accurate picture than simple gain percentages.

2025-05-26

Dollar Cost Averaging Now Supported on BackAlpha

We now support simulating Dollar Cost Averaging strategies over time. See how regular $1,000 investments perform across decades of market history.

2025-05-23

Buy and Hold Strategy Is Now Live on BackAlpha

Explore the launch of our Buy and Hold strategy backtesting. See why it's a timeless approach and how you can evaluate its performance over decades of market history.

2025-05-07

Introducing BackAlpha: Transparent Backtesting for Long-Term Investors

Why I created BackAlpha, how it works, and tips to get the most out of exploring long-term investment strategies online.

2025-05-05