Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about QuantBuilt, our features, and how to get the most out of our platform.
What is QuantBuilt?
QuantBuilt is a professional quantitative investing platform designed for Indian stock markets (NSE/BSE). It provides institutional-grade tools for backtesting trading strategies, optimizing portfolios, screening stocks, and analyzing risk.
Is QuantBuilt free to use?
QuantBuilt offers both free and premium plans. The free tier includes access to basic stock screening, market data, and limited backtesting. Premium plans unlock advanced features like unlimited backtests, portfolio optimization, and real-time alerts.
Which markets does QuantBuilt support?
QuantBuilt currently supports Indian stock markets including NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). We provide comprehensive data coverage for stocks, indices, and mutual funds listed on these exchanges.
How accurate is the backtesting?
Our backtesting engine uses point-in-time data to avoid look-ahead bias and includes realistic transaction costs, slippage modeling, and survivorship-bias-free data. This ensures your backtest results closely reflect real-world trading conditions.
Can I use QuantBuilt for algorithmic trading?
Yes, QuantBuilt provides tools for developing and testing algorithmic trading strategies. You can backtest your strategies with historical data, optimize parameters, and analyze performance metrics before deploying them in live markets.
What data sources does QuantBuilt use?
We aggregate data from multiple reliable sources including NSE, BSE, and other financial data providers. Our data includes historical prices, fundamentals, corporate actions, and real-time market data for comprehensive analysis.
How do I get started with portfolio backtesting?
Start by using our Stock Screener to identify potential investments, then use the Portfolio Builder to create your portfolio. Finally, run a backtest using the Portfolio Backtesting tool to see how your strategy would have performed historically.
What risk metrics does QuantBuilt provide?
We provide comprehensive risk metrics including Value at Risk (VaR), Conditional VaR (CVaR), maximum drawdown, volatility, Sharpe ratio, Sortino ratio, beta, and correlation analysis. These help you understand and manage portfolio risk effectively.
Can I export my analysis and reports?
Yes, you can export your backtesting results, portfolio analysis, and screening results in various formats including CSV, Excel, and PDF. This makes it easy to share insights with your team or use the data in other tools.
Does QuantBuilt provide real-time data?
Premium plans include access to real-time market data with minimal delay. Free tier users have access to end-of-day data which is updated daily after market close.
How is QuantBuilt different from other platforms?
QuantBuilt is specifically designed for Indian markets with features like NSE/BSE data integration, India-specific factor models, and tools tailored for Indian investors. We focus on institutional-grade analytics with a user-friendly interface.
Is my data secure on QuantBuilt?
Yes, we take security seriously. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We use industry-standard security practices and never share your personal information or trading strategies with third parties.
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