One ₹1,00,000 account shared by all 15 stocks, up to 5 trades at once (20% of the account each), 15-minute candles, stop loss and target as in the rules below, 0.01% slippage, all Indian charges. Stocks: RELIANCE, HDFCBANK, ICICIBANK, INFY, TCS, SBIN, BHARTIARTL, ITC, LT, AXISBANK, KOTAKBANK, HINDUNILVR, MARUTI, SUNPHARMA, BAJFINANCE.
Previous Day High / Low Breakout strategy backtest: stock by stock
| Stock | Trades | Won | Result after charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITC | 99 | 51% | +₹2,215 |
| SUNPHARMA | 86 | 44% | −₹441 |
| BHARTIARTL | 99 | 43% | −₹977 |
| HINDUNILVR | 96 | 42% | −₹1,207 |
| ICICIBANK | 126 | 43% | −₹1,305 |
| SBIN | 111 | 46% | −₹1,327 |
| BAJFINANCE | 84 | 39% | −₹1,436 |
| LT | 102 | 42% | −₹1,947 |
| AXISBANK | 99 | 45% | −₹1,949 |
| TCS | 130 | 39% | −₹2,419 |
| HDFCBANK | 127 | 40% | −₹2,586 |
| INFY | 129 | 42% | −₹2,820 |
| MARUTI | 96 | 39% | −₹3,662 |
| RELIANCE | 139 | 35% | −₹3,871 |
| KOTAKBANK | 97 | 36% | −₹4,555 |
The Previous Day High / Low Breakout strategy rules we tested
- Mark yesterday's high and low.
- Buy when a 15-minute candle closes above yesterday's high.
- Sell short when a 15-minute candle closes below yesterday's low.
- Stop loss 1%, target 2%. Open trades close at the intraday square-off.
Also called: PDH PDL breakout strategy, yesterday high low breakout.
These are the exact rules we ran. Versions taught elsewhere may differ (where the stop goes, the candle size, extra filters), and a different version can give a different result. Change any of these in the Backtest Lab and run your own version.
Previous Day High / Low Breakout strategy win rate, accuracy and success rate: questions people ask
What is the success rate of the Previous Day High / Low Breakout strategy?
In our 12-month test on 15 NIFTY 50 stocks (2025-09-30 to 2026-09-30) it won 41.5% of 1,620 trades. Success rate alone can mislead: after all charges the account lost money (−28.3%).
Is the Previous Day High / Low Breakout strategy profitable after charges?
In this test, no: −₹28,286 on ₹1,00,000 after brokerage, STT, exchange fees, SEBI fees, stamp duty and GST (charges paid: ₹27,854). Results change with the stocks, period and settings.
Why do videos claim 80–90% accuracy for the Previous Day High / Low Breakout strategy?
Most claims count a few hand-picked trades, skip charges and slippage, or call a trade a win before it closes. A backtest takes every signal the rules give, on many stocks, and pays every charge.
How can I backtest the Previous Day High / Low Breakout strategy myself?
Open it in LeadFinn's Backtest Lab (/backtest?template=prev_day_high_low_breakout) and run it on any NSE stock or basket, period and candle size. You can change the stop loss, target, trade size and charges.
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Past results do not promise future returns. This is research, not advice. Numbers refresh when this page is rebuilt; the Backtest Lab always runs on the latest candles.