Quick Start

What is QuanTest?

QuanTest is a desktop backtesting tool for individual stock investors. It lets you test investment strategies against historical price data so you can verify whether a strategy actually works — in numbers.

Key features:

  • Local-First — All price data is processed on your device. Nothing is sent to external servers.
  • No coding required — Select a strategy and set parameters through the GUI.
  • Supports major CSV formats — Import directly from SBI Securities, Rakuten Securities, Yahoo! JAPAN Finance, and more.

Dashboard

Dashboard

Installation

Download the installer for your OS from the Download page and run it.

  • macOS (Apple Silicon) — Mac with M1 or later
  • macOS (Intel) — Mac with Intel CPU
  • Windows — Windows 10 / 11

First Launch

When you open the app for the first time, the setup wizard appears.

  1. Agree to Terms of Service — Read and check the agreement.
  2. Confirm data storage location — Your price data storage path is shown (no change needed).
  3. Go to Dashboard — Setup complete. You’ll be taken to the home screen.

3 Steps to Your First Backtest

Step 1: Import a CSV

Click “Data Import” in the left menu and drag & drop a stock price CSV downloaded from your brokerage. See Importing CSV Data for details.

Step 2: Configure a Backtest

Click “Backtest” in the left menu and configure the instrument, date range, strategy, and capital settings. See Setting Up and Running a Backtest for details.

Step 3: Review the Results

After the backtest completes, the results screen opens automatically. Evaluate your strategy using metrics like win rate, max drawdown, and CAGR. See Reading Your Results for details.