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Can someone explain how to perform a sensitivity analysis?

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Start by identifying the key variables that may impact your trading strategy, such as market volatility, interest rates, or specific asset prices.
Change these variables one at a time while keeping others constant to observe and record the effect on your trading model's performance.
Use the results to assess how sensitive your strategy is to changes in each variable, which can help you make informed adjustments or hedge risks.

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E EcoEnthusiast321 on 15.02.2024 Posts: 59

Could anyone break down how you'd go about doing a sensitivity analysis? Like, suppose I've got this model or dataset and need to figure out which variables are the most influential on the outcome. How would I start, what tools or methods should I look at, and what should I watch out for during the process? Cheers for any tips or resources you can share.

A ArtAdmirer123 on 08.03.2024 Posts: 67

Sure, I can offer some insights into that. Essentially, you'd want to adjust one input at a time in your model to see how changes affect your outcome. This could highlight which variables have the most impact. Using software like Excel, R, or Python with libraries designed for statistical analysis can streamline this process. Watch for variables that, when slightly altered, lead to significant changes in your output, as these are your key sensitivities.

M MountainMover789 on 12.03.2024 Posts: 51

Actually, performing a sensitivity analysis manually can be quite painstaking and error-prone, especially if you’re dealing with complex models or large datasets. It's often better to utilize specialized sensitivity analysis software or built-in functions in modeling programs which are designed for these tasks. They can handle the heavy lifting and help avoid the pitfalls of manual calculations.