Papers With Backtest Toolbox

The pwb-toolbox package is designed to provide tools and resources for systematic trading strategies. It includes datasets and strategy ideas to assist in developing and backtesting trading algorithms. For detailed instructions on how to use this package effectively, please refer to the associated Substack publication by visiting: https://blog.paperswithbacktest.com/.

Installation

To install the pwb-toolbox package:

pip install pwb-toolbox

To login to Huggingface Hub with Access Token

huggingface-cli login

Usage

The pwb-toolbox package offers a range of functionalities for systematic trading analysis. Here are some examples of how to utilize the package:

• Import pwb_toolbox.datasets and sequentially loads datasets for different asset classes, such as bonds, commodities, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, forex, indices, and stocks, using the load_dataset function:

import pwb_toolbox.datasets as pwb_ds

df = ds.load_dataset("Bonds-Daily-Price")
df = ds.load_dataset("Commodities-Daily-Price")
df = ds.load_dataset("Cryptocurrencies-Daily-Price")
df = ds.load_dataset("ETFs-Daily-Price")
df = ds.load_dataset("Forex-Daily-Price")
df = ds.load_dataset("Indices-Daily-Price")
df = ds.load_dataset("Stocks-Daily-Price")

• Load daily stock price data for specific symbols using the load_dataset function. The first call retrieves data for Apple and Microsoft. The second call retrieves the same stocks but without price adjustments (adjust=False). The third call loads daily price data for the S&P 500 index:

import pwb_toolbox.datasets as pwb_ds

df = pwb_ds.load_dataset(
    "Stocks-Daily-Price",
    ["AAPL", "MSFT"],
)

df = pwb_ds.load_dataset(
    "Stocks-Daily-Price",
    ["AAPL", "MSFT"],
    adjust=False,
)

df = pwb_ds.load_dataset(
    "Stocks-Daily-Price",
    ["sp500"],
)

• The extend=True argument instructs the function to return an extended historical data using indices, commodities, and bonds data.

import pwb_toolbox.datasets as pwb_ds

df = pwb_ds.load_dataset(
    "ETFs-Daily-Price",
    ["SPY", "IEF"],
    extend=True,
)

• The argument rate_to_price=False specifies that bond yield rates should not be converted to price values in the returned data:

import pwb_toolbox.datasets as pwb_ds

df = pwb_ds.load_dataset(
    "Bonds-Daily-Price",
    ["US10Y"],
    rate_to_price=False,
)

• The argument to_usd=False indicates that the data should not be converted to U.S. dollars, implying that it might be available in another currency.

import pwb_toolbox.datasets as pwb_ds

df = pwb_ds.load_dataset(
    "Indices-Daily-Price",
    ["US10Y"],
    to_usd=False,
)

Contributing

Contributions to the pwb-toolbox package are welcome! If you have any improvements, new datasets, or strategy ideas to share, please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the repository and create a new branch for your feature.
2. Make your changes and ensure they adhere to the package's coding style.
3. Write tests to validate the functionality or provide sample usage examples.
4. Submit a pull request, clearly explaining the purpose and benefits of your contribution.

Please note that all contributions are subject to review and approval by the maintainers.

Build the Package

To build the package, run:

python -m pip install --upgrade build
rm -r dist
python -m build

To upload the package to PyPI, run:

twine upload dist/*

License

The pwb-toolbox package is released under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contact

For any questions, issues, or suggestions regarding the pwb-toolbox package, please contact the maintainers or create an issue on the repository. We appreciate your feedback and involvement in improving the package.

Happy trading!