How to Backtest S&P/ASX 200 Index with Amibroker?

1. Create a new database in AMIBroker
2. Download S&P/ASX 200 Index intraday history data
3. Import data into AMIBroker database
4. Write foumula and back test it?

1. Are above steps correct?
2. Where can I get S&P/ASX 200 Index intraday history data? Free or paid?

freebirdstony said:

Hi Guys,

I'm a newbie here want to backtest my trading strategy over S&P/ASX 200 Index.

Here is my break down steps:

1. Create a new database in AMIBroker
2. Download S&P/ASX 200 Index intraday history data
3. Import data into AMIBroker database
4. Write foumula and back test it?

Questions:

1. Are above steps correct?
2. Where can I get S&P/ASX 200 Index intraday history data? Free or paid?

Wait for your expert advices:1zhelp:

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captain black said:

You can't trade the actual index, are you looking to trade the index futures or a product that tracks the index or are you using the index as a filter for a strategy trading shares?

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freebirdstony said:

Anyone can help?

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