Using Trade-Ideas

How to use Trade-Ideas OddsMaker to get the most from the Strategy Cruncher
Published Jun 12, 2025

Trade-Ideas is fully supported in the Strategy Cruncher.

When you run a backtest in Trade-Ideas, all the filter values are already included in the backtest report.

Step One - Run the OddsMaker

Click the Save Detailed Results button:

It will ask for a file name to save the CSV file. Choose a file name and save it to a location that you'll remember.

Step Two - Create an Optimization in the Strategy Cruncher

Now, in the Strategy Cruncher, click on the New Optimization button.

Fill out a descriptive name in the Name field.

In the Upload File section, click the Choose File button.

Step Three - Choose the File You Saved in Step One

Navigate to the folder where you saved the file above and select it.

Click the Create Optimization button to continue.

Step Four - Accept the Defaults and Confirm

This will take you to the confirmation step.

The Strategy Cruncher should recognize the file you're uploading as a Trade-Ideas file.

Accept the defaults on the confirmation screen and click the Submit Optimization button:

Step Five - Watch Your Optimization be Prepared

When your optimization is submitted, you'll see an entry in your optimization list with the status of Queued.

The Strategy Cruncher will process your optimization and create your report. In a minute or two, refresh the page and you'll see the status change from Queued to View.

Step Six - View Your Optimization

Click on the View link to view the report.

Review the documentation on interpreting the results.