Verdict FAQ

What does Validated mean?#

At least one candidate cleared every stage. It says the result was not explained by luck or by the search alone. It is not a promise of future profit.

What does Killed at the hold-out mean?#

Some candidates cleared the cheap checks, and none did well enough on the data the search never saw. See read a verdict.

Why do more settings make a pass harder?#

Every combination tried is a trial, and the verdict is reduced for how many there were. See what the verdict tests.

Are costs part of the verdict?#

Yes. The cost of trades is applied in every stage, and tested again with wider spreads. See costs, swap and funding.

What does Interrupted mean?#

The run stopped before a verdict. Its partial result is not one to act on.

Can I change a strategy and test again on the same data?#

You can, and each round uses up some of what the data can tell you. Change less, and change it for a reason.