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Analyzes backtest results in plain language, connecting metrics to what they mean for the strategy
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| name | backtest-explain |
| description | Analyzes backtest results in plain language, connecting metrics to what they mean for the strategy |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| tags | ["backtest","explanation","metrics"] |
| user_invocable | true |
| model_invocable | true |
| requires_tools | ["backtest_result","explain_pnl"] |
Analyzes backtest results in plain language, connecting metrics to what they mean for the strategy.
backtest_result to load metrics, trade count, and equity context.explain_pnl when the discussion ties to PnL decomposition on paper accounts; otherwise focus on backtest metrics from step 2.backtest_result: Retrieve stored backtest output including metrics and identifiers.explain_pnl: Relate profit/loss composition when comparing live paper performance to backtest expectations.User: I ran a backtest yesterday—can you explain if the drawdown is acceptable?
Agent: I will pull the result with backtest_result, then walk through max drawdown, win rate, and trade count in context of your strategy goals.
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