Backtest Natural Gas

Natural gas is one of the most volatile commodities, driven by weather patterns, storage levels, and seasonal demand cycles for heating and cooling.

Key Facts

Category Commodities
Typical Spread 0.005–0.02 USD
Active Sessions New York
Volatility Very High

How to Backtest Natural Gas

To backtest Natural Gas, you need a platform with historical price data for this instrument. Here are the recommended approaches:

  1. 1 Open StrategyTune and select Natural%20Gas from the instrument list
  2. 2 Choose your preferred timeframe and starting date
  3. 3 Use replay controls to step through price history
  4. 4 Place simulated trades and track your results

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