Overfitting
Overfitting — When a strategy is so tuned to historical data that it fails on live trading.
- Quick definition: When a strategy is so tuned to historical data that it fails on live trading.
- Category: Concepts
Full Definition
Overfitting happens when a strategy has so many parameters that it perfectly fits historical noise instead of real market structure.
Related Terms
Walk-Forward Analysis · Backtesting
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