backtesting rules

 

hi folks,


i have a question on backtesting:


what is the time frame and minimum number of orders to be backtested before you consider the code for testing on a life demo account?


Do you consider a wider market structure over the back-testing period: for instance since second half 2007 the makret are more trending with higher volatility - some of my codes perform very different pre- and post- 2007.


Also, I would be rather sceptical with a back-test of less than 1000 trades and definately not accept anything below 100. What are your views and experience?

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