PyAlpha is a python toolbox for backtesting trading ideas. An Alpha is a concrete trading idea that can be simulated historically.

In PyAlpha, an 'Alpha' refers to a mathematical model or strategy, written as python code, which places different bets (weights) on different stocks, and is expected to be profitable in the long run.

• peewee
• pandas
• ystockquote
• numpy

$ git clone https://github.com/raj-krishnan/PyAlpha.git
$ cd PyAlpha
$ make