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Trading backtester
and simulator

R-Candles pointsMade for discretionary traders.

R-Candles pointsTotally free, no downloads required.

R-Candles pointsA bias-free environment.

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How does R-Candles work?

Filter the database to find your favorite setups
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R-Candles trade preview
Simulate historical trades in a bias-free environment
Study your performance and discover winning patterns
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Optimize your stops and profits for maximum gains

What makes R-Candles great

Take a look at the features of this innovative trading simulator software and discover how to enhance your technical trading skills, whether you're a beginner or an advanced trader.
R-Candles more then 30 years of US stock data
More than 30 years of US stock data

The market exhibits consistent patterns over time. R-Candles makes the most comprehensive US historical charts database at your disposal, enabling you to scan and analyze it using over 50 filters. The more you delve into it, the further ahead you'll be!

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R-Candles Performance statistics
Performance statistics

Study your performance statistics, including returns, profitability, risks, and other indicators that reflect the effectiveness of your trading strategies. Analyzing this data is essential for evaluating and refining your strategy while setting realistic expectations when trading in real markets.

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R-Candles Backtest
Backtest

Review all your previous trades, filter them using the tags you've already assigned, and experiment with alternative strategies by adjusting target parameters. Evaluating the effectiveness of a strategy and identifying its strengths and weaknesses will help you make well-informed decisions about its potential future applicability.

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R-Candles TradingView
TradingView Charting Platform
R-Candles Realistic order type
Realistic order type

Simulate trades using realistic order types: use stop orders to enter into a new trade and to define your max loss; exploit limit orders to set your profit targets.

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R-Candles Market regime dependency
Market regime dependency

Does your trading strategy depend on market regimes? Studying the profitability of your trades based on market regimes will help you dynamically adjust your trading style in real markets.

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R-Candles Autopilot
Autopilot

Enter your trades and let the auto-pilot manage your positions according to pre-defined targets and stops. You can do in just a few minutes what would otherwise take hours and hours!

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R-Candles Tags
Tags

Tag your simulated trades to study your trading setups, scenarios, or market conditions more effectively. These tags will assist you in identifying the strategies where you are most profitable and those where you should refine your trading criteria.

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R-Candles Exit criteria
Exit criteria

Optimizing exit criteria is critical for a successful trading strategy. The better you manage exits, the more you'll achieve favorable outcomes in the long run.

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R-Candles Exit criteria
Earnings Dates

Exploit historical earnings announcement days to learn how to trade Episodic Pivots.

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What set R-Candles apart

Get a quick overview of the numbers that make a difference (and there's more to come).
300M+
charts
40,000+
US stocks
50+
indicators

What they say of us

Andrew Aziz Review
Shyam PatelR-Candles X
Trader at Seven Point Capital

R-Candles impresses with robust swing trading strategy backtesting.

Its feature-packed interface aids in pattern identification, enabling traders to refine techniques.

A must-have tool for pattern-savvy traders.

Andrew Aziz Review
Andrew AzizR-Candles X
Founder of BearBull Traders and Peak Capital

R-Candles is a must-have for discretionary technical traders that rely hugely on price and volume analysis.

If you're a swing trader or position trader, you need this tool. It lets you practice on historical charts easily and enjoyably.

You won't regret getting it.
Highly recommended!

Andrew Aziz Review
Leonardo FalconiR-Candles X
Portfolio Manager - Timeo Neutral Sicav

A game-changing software that elevates your trading skills. Stop wasting your time studying historical charts manually.

I use this software to train on Minervini/O'Neill/Quallamagie patterns, and my confidence has skyrocketed.

Whether you're a novice or an experienced trader,
you'll definitely benefit from it!

Faqs

What sets R-Candles apart from typical trading simulators? R-Candles open FAQ R-Candles close FAQ

R-Candles utilizes the most comprehensive US stock database. Charts are randomly chosen from this database and displayed without ticker or date information to prevent any forward-looking bias. With R-Candles, you can analyze trade statistics and unlock hidden alpha via a powerful backtester.

How many trading setups are supported on R-Candles? R-Candles open FAQ R-Candles close FAQ

You can trade as many setups as you like. You can use tags to study historical trades based on different trading setup and run the backtester tool to find the best exit rules for each trading setup.

Is the database survivorship bias-free? R-Candles open FAQ R-Candles close FAQ

Yes, R-Candles database contains accurate and complete data that takes into account both currently listed stocks and those that have failed or been delisted from the market.

Is it possible to export historical simulated trades for conducting proprietary tests? R-Candles open FAQ R-Candles close FAQ

Yes, you can readily export them in CSV format.

How much does it cost? R-Candles open FAQ R-Candles close FAQ

You can use R-Candles for free: simply create an account and start improving your trading skills!

What is the ideal user of R-Candles? R-Candles open FAQ R-Candles close FAQ

R-Candles can be defined as the best swing trading simulator: it is suitable for swing and position traders who heavily rely on technical analysis (price and volume).

Which technical setups are available for backtesting on R-Candles? R-Candles open FAQ R-Candles close FAQ

You can simulate various technical setups, including breakouts, VCP, episodic pivots, parabolic reversals, flags, pennants, gaps, head and shoulders, double tops, double bottoms, cup and handle patterns, low cheats, triangles, boxes, and many others.

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