Getting started

This guide shows the initial steps to get started with Algoloop and covers installation, download data and run a strategy backtest.

1. Install Algoloop from Microsoft Store.
   
   
2. Start it up.
   
   
3. On the Markets tab, tick checkbox "QuantConnect (1)" to download QuantConnect default data. This will take a minute.
   
   
4. Select "QuantConnect (1)" in the Markets tab to view all downloaded instruments.
   
   
5. Expand "Stock (2)" in the Markets tab.
6. Select "aapl" in the Markets tab to view price chart.
   
   
7. Switch to the Fundamentals tab within the Makets tab.
8. Select "R12" in the dropdown list to view rolling 12 months fundamental data.
   
   
9. Switch to the Strategies tab.
   
   
10. Expand "QuantConnect C# (453)" in the Strategies tab and select AccumulativeInsightPortfolioRegressionAlgorithm.
    
    
11. Press the "Play" button to start strategy backtest.
12. When "Completed strategy" is shown in the status bar, expand the selected strategy.
    
    
13. Select the expanded item and switch to the Chart tab to view the backtest equity chart.
    
    
14. Switch to the Trades tab to view the backtest trades.