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At the moment, I have 2CPUs | 8GB RAM for backtesting. I am trying to develop an ML based algo off of my strategies. Does anyone have advice on how to size the nodes for the backtesting of the ML? Using 3 symbols, 25 -35 features, minute data, and a training sample of ~TBD (would like 2000). I am running a stripped down test with only 250 samples in the training and is taking forever. If it makes a difference I am using xgboost and a neural net ML approach.
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Louis Szeto
Hi Michael
IMHO, the speed of training is less important if you’re using bar-width sparser than 15-minute bar and not very frequent recalibration interval. Most NN and gradient-boost models have measures to advance their speed. I’ll focus on calculating the required RAM capacity.
First one would be the capacity required for the model parameters. Say you’re building a Kara’s model, you may build your model’s infra-structure in a research notebook and call the model.summary() method to checkout the total parameters needed to be calibrate. Then multiply by 16 (most QC data were using 16-byte decimal) to get the estimated bytes needed.
Then estimate the data batch size. 25-35 features per 3 symbols for 2000 datapoints will need around 2.5MB to 3.5MB (for 16-byte data). Add those numbers up and you’ll get the minimum required memory and guess the backtest/research node you’d need.
But if speed is important, then it is better to do things in local environment as GPU can be supported. Take a look this thread to see how to set up.
Best
Louis
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Michael Dehring
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