Skeptic

Skeptic is an innovative platform designed for rigorous options strategy validation. Key features include: • Plain English strategy input • Interactive interview for clarity • Real-time minute-by-minute options data testing • Fills at actual bid and ask prices • Robust post-backtest skepticism and validation This platform transforms how traders evaluate options strategies. Instead of simply confirming your biases, Skeptic actively challenges your assumptions by running extensive tests on hidden historical data, employing rolling windows, and performing thousands of reshuffles to assess statistical significance. It also nudges settings to check for robustness, ensuring that a strategy's success isn't just a matter of luck or specific parameters. Skeptic prioritizes an honest assessment over flattering results. It identifies and highlights potential weaknesses, helping users avoid costly mistakes in live trading. The platform's refusal to provide a verdict when evidence is insufficient—such as with a small number of trades—is a core feature, emphasizing data integrity and preventing premature conclusions. Ideal for options traders, quantitative analysts, and financial researchers who demand thorough, unbiased validation before committing capital. Get started with six free backtests without needing a credit card.