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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about backtesting.
Can I backtest with 1 min options data?

Yes, all backtesting for 0DTE and 1DTE uses 1 min historical options data.

Is the backtester full featured?

Yes, there are no limits to backtesting features during your trial. You'll have the ability to kick all the tires and test everything you want during your trial period.

Are technical indicators supported?

Yes, you can include technical indicators within your backtests.

How many backtests can I run in my trial?

Unlimited. There are no limitations on how many backtests you can run.

Can I compare backtests?

Yes, you can compare multiple backtests at once as well as create new variations of any existing backtest to test new ideas. Plus, you combine multiple backtests to see a portfolio P/L for the strategies running concurrently.

What ticker symbols are available in the backtester?

SPX, SPY, QQQ, IWM & XSP are supported for backtesting.

What position types can I backtest?
  • Long call
  • Long call spread
  • Short call spread
  • Long put
  • Long put spread
  • Short put spread
  • Iron condor
  • Iron butterfly
Is there a free trial?

Yes, you can try Option Alpha completely free for 30 days. During your trial you'll have a chance to kick the tires on every part of the platform so you can make the best decision. Plus, there's no credit card required to sign up.

What is the cancellation policy?

We understand that things change. Rest easy knowing there are never any contracts or commitments, and you can cancel at any time. In fact, we make it easy to cancel your subscription with one-click inside your billing profile.

What is the refund policy?

We offer a clear refund policy for our traders. This is on top of our full-featured 30-day free trial. Your subscription remains active for the remainder of your paid billing period. Annual plans are refundable within 7 calendar days of an automatic renewal billing.

What brokers are integrated for autotrading?

tastytrade, TradeStation, and Tradier are integrated and supported brokers. If you want access to a different broker, please request an integration with your favorite broker using the links on the Broker Integrations page. We will continue to announce new agreements with additional brokerages as they are signed and confirmed.

Can I cancel at any time?

Yes, you can cancel at any time and there are never any contract commitments. In fact, you have control to cancel your account directly from your account settings.

Can I paper trade with Option Alpha?

Yes, 100%. We built our own paper trading engine so you can paper trade as much as you want right inside Option Alpha without having to connect to a brokerage. Paper trading allows you to test your bot’s automation logic risk-free, in real-time, with live market conditions. Plus, you leverage the power of bots to test limitless strategies, ideas, and portfolio combinations so you're comfortable with autotrading before you start trading live.