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Advanced Features

AlgoTest Simulator offers advanced features that can elevate your trading to a new level. Trading is a zero-sum game, requiring you to outsmart other traders to make significant profits. AlgoTest Simulator provides advanced features that give you an edge over your counterparts.

Error Handling

AlgoTest has a new feature called the Resume Strategy function to help you resume a strategy that has gone into error.

Error on AlgoTest?

While it is not the most common occurrence, sometimes the strategies you create can go into errors. In such situations, it is essential to maintain calm and follow the correct steps, to handle the error efficiently. This article will discuss how to receive error notifications, the steps to follow if your strategy encounters an error, and steps to prevent any future errors.

Introduction

Introduction to Option Chain and AlgoTest's Strategy Builder

Live Execution and Trade Management

Now that you've honed your skills in crafting options strategies using the builder, it's time to explore how to execute and manage your trades. This section will dig into live trading, order types and execution, trade execution features and position management tools.

Playground

The "Playground" is a simulated trading environment offered by AlgoTest.

Running a Simulation

To start a simulation, go to the simulator section and click on the "Simulator" button, as depicted in the image below on AlgoTest.

Setting up Strategy Builder

Now that you're familiar with option chains and AlgoTest's Strategy Builder, let's have a piece of deeper information regarding the setup process.