Code Structure
The code structure separates concerns: data ingestion, signal generation, risk checks, and order submission. This modularity enables testing and reuse across strategies.
# Example configuration for Cloud Hosting Comparison
strategy:
name: cloud-hosting-comparison
timeframe: 5m
indicators:
- rsi
- ema_fast
- ema_slow
entry_conditions:
- rsi_oversold
- ema_crossover_bullish
exit_conditions:
- rsi_overbought
- stop_loss_hit
risk:
max_position_size: 0.02
stop_loss_pct: 0.015
Risk Considerations
Risk management for cloud hosting comparison addresses position limits, stop loss placement, correlation exposure, and worst-case drawdown scenarios. Regular monitoring prevents drift from intended behavior.
Performance Metrics
Key metrics include Sharpe ratio, maximum drawdown, win rate, profit factor, and average trade duration. Compare against baseline strategies and adjust parameters based on out-of-sample results.
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.85 | 1.20 |
| Max Drawdown | -12.4% | -18.0% |
| Win Rate | 58.2% | 52.0% |
| Profit Factor | 1.72 | 1.45 |
Production Notes
In production, cloud hosting comparison requires monitoring for API rate limits, database connection pooling, log rotation, alert thresholds, and automated restart procedures. Document runbooks for incident response.
Common Issues
Common issues with cloud hosting comparison include look-ahead bias in backtesting, overfitting to historical regimes, inadequate handling of exchange downtime, and insufficient logging for debugging.