CQG Primer: Backtesting in CQG IC

Thom Hartle – February 4, 2026

This video walks you through the basic steps to building your first trading system in CQG IC.

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Topics in this video include:

  • Introduction to the Formula Builder
  • How to set up Entry Rules
  • How to set Positions Size
  • How to set up Exit Rules
  • Interpretating the chart annotations
  • Interpretating the 24 system statistics
  • Exporting System Statistics to Excel
  • Other sources of information

A two-week free trial is available.

Requires CQG Integrated Client.

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Backtesting
CQG Primer
Coding
How To
Super Template
Trade Systems
Thom Hartle

Disclaimer

Trading and investment carry a high level of risk, and CQG, Inc. does not make any recommendations for buying or selling any financial instruments. We offer educational information on ways to use our sophisticated CQG trading tools, but it is up to our customers and other readers to make their own trading and investment decisions or to consult with a registered investment advisor. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the opinions of CQG, Inc. or its affiliates.