CQG Primer: CQG Trade System Optimizer (Video)

Thom Hartle – February 17, 2026

This video, presented by CQG Product Specialist Helmu Mueller, walks you through applying the CQG Trade System Optimizer (TSO) to a basic system programmed in CQG IC. This video is a follow up to CQG Primer: Backtesting in CQG IC.

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Topics in this video include:

  • Introduction to a basic trading system
  • How to assign parameters to the system
  • How to assign parameters to the studies
  • How to assign parameters to CQG Exits
  • Introduction to the CQG Trade System Optimizer
  • How to set up the TSO to run
  • How to review and interpret trade system statistics
  • How to interpret the 3D graph

CQG's Backtesting enablement is required. A two week free trial is available.

Requires CQG Integrated Client and the Backtesting enablement.

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.