diff --git a/backtestingfx/backtest.py b/backtestingfx/backtest.py
index fe9de63..4994666 100644
--- a/backtestingfx/backtest.py
+++ b/backtestingfx/backtest.py
@@ -9,11 +9,28 @@ class Strategy:
         self._bars: Any = None
         self._bar: Any = None
         self._broker: Any = None
+        self._index: int = 0
 
     @property
     def positions(self):
         return self._broker.positions() if self._broker else []
 
+    @property
+    def data(self):
+        return self._bars[: self._index + 1] if self._bars else []
+
+    @property
+    def index(self):
+        return self._index
+
+    @property
+    def cash(self):
+        return self._broker.cash if self._broker else 0.0
+
+    @property
+    def equity(self):
+        return self._broker.equity(self._bar.close) if self._broker else 0.0
+
     def init(self):
         pass
 
@@ -40,6 +57,7 @@ class Strategy:
 class _Adapter:
     def __init__(self, strategy):
         self._strategy = strategy
+        self._index = 0
 
     def init(self, bars):
         self._strategy._bars = bars
@@ -48,6 +66,8 @@ class _Adapter:
     def next(self, bar, broker):
         self._strategy._bar = bar
         self._strategy._broker = broker
+        self._strategy._index = self._index
+        self._index += 1
         self._strategy.next()
 
 
diff --git a/examples/compare_bt.py b/examples/compare_bt.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8ae2c31
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/compare_bt.py
@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+"""
+Compares our SMA crossover logic against backtesting.py using the same data,
+same SMA periods, and zero commission/spread so only entry/exit logic is tested.
+
+Trade count and win rate should match between both libraries.
+Dollar PnL will differ because the sizing models are different:
+  - backtesting.py: buys fractional units based on available cash
+  - backtestingfx:  fixed lot size (0.1 lots = 10,000 units)
+"""
+
+import pandas as pd
+from backtesting import Backtest as BtBacktest, Strategy as BtStrategy
+from backtestingfx import Backtest, Strategy
+
+FAST = 10
+SLOW = 50
+
+
+# ── backtesting.py ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+class SmaCrossBt(BtStrategy):
+    fast = FAST
+    slow = SLOW
+
+    def init(self):
+        pass
+
+    def next(self):
+        if len(self.data.Close) < self.slow:
+            return
+        fast_sma = self.data.Close[-self.fast:].mean()
+        slow_sma = self.data.Close[-self.slow:].mean()
+
+        if not self.position:
+            if fast_sma > slow_sma:
+                self.buy()
+        else:
+            if fast_sma < slow_sma:
+                self.position.close()
+
+
+# ── backtestingfx ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+class SmaCrossFx(Strategy):
+    fast = FAST
+    slow = SLOW
+
+    def next(self):
+        if self.index < self.slow:
+            return
+        closes = [b.close for b in self.data[-self.slow:]]
+        fast_sma = sum(closes[-self.fast:]) / self.fast
+        slow_sma = sum(closes) / self.slow
+
+        if not self.positions:
+            if fast_sma > slow_sma:
+                self.buy(0.1)
+        else:
+            if fast_sma < slow_sma:
+                self.close_all()
+
+
+# ── run both ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+df_raw = pd.read_csv("data/EURUSD_1H.csv")
+
+# backtesting.py needs a DatetimeIndex and capitalised column names
+df_bt = df_raw.copy()
+df_bt["timestamp"] = pd.to_datetime(df_bt["timestamp"], utc=True)
+df_bt = df_bt.set_index("timestamp")
+df_bt.index = df_bt.index.tz_localize(None)
+df_bt = df_bt.rename(columns={"open": "Open", "high": "High", "low": "Low", "close": "Close", "volume": "Volume"})
+
+bt_result = BtBacktest(df_bt, SmaCrossBt, cash=10_000, commission=0).run()
+
+fx_result = Backtest(df_raw, SmaCrossFx, cash=10_000, commission=0, spread=0).run()
+
+# ── compare ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+print("=" * 45)
+print(f"{'Metric':<20} {'backtesting.py':>12} {'backtestingfx':>12}")
+print("=" * 45)
+print(f"{'Trades':<20} {bt_result['# Trades']:>12} {fx_result.num_trades:>12}")
+print(f"{'Win Rate %':<20} {bt_result['Win Rate [%]']:>12.1f} {fx_result.win_rate_pct:>12.1f}")
+print(f"{'Return %':<20} {bt_result['Return [%]']:>12.2f} {fx_result.total_return_pct:>12.2f}")
+print(f"{'Max Drawdown %':<20} {bt_result['Max. Drawdown [%]']:>12.2f} {fx_result.max_drawdown_pct:>12.2f}")
+print("=" * 45)
+print()
+print("Note: Return % differs because backtesting.py sizes by available cash,")
+print("      backtestingfx uses fixed 0.1 lots. Trade count + win rate should match.")
diff --git a/examples/sma_cross.py b/examples/sma_cross.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fd17843
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/sma_cross.py
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+import pandas as pd
+from backtestingfx import Backtest, Strategy
+
+
+class SmaCross(Strategy):
+    fast = 10
+    slow = 50
+
+    def next(self):
+        if self.index < self.slow:
+            return
+
+        closes = [b.close for b in self.data[-self.slow :]]
+        fast_sma = sum(closes[-self.fast :]) / self.fast
+        slow_sma = sum(closes) / self.slow
+
+        if not self.positions:
+            if fast_sma > slow_sma:
+                self.buy(0.1)
+        else:
+            if fast_sma < slow_sma:
+                self.close_all()
+
+
+df = pd.read_csv("data/EURUSD_1H.csv")
+
+stats = Backtest(
+    df,
+    SmaCross,
+    cash=10_000,
+    commission=3.5,
+    spread=0.00002,
+    contract_size=100_000,
+).run()
+
+print(stats)
diff --git a/src/broker.rs b/src/broker.rs
index 805f82c..0da0b5d 100644
--- a/src/broker.rs
+++ b/src/broker.rs
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ use pyo3::prelude::*;
 
 #[pyclass]
 pub struct Broker {
+    #[pyo3(get)]
     pub cash: f64,
     pub initial_cash: f64,
     next_id: u64,
@@ -63,13 +64,14 @@ impl Broker {
                         * self.contract_size
                         * self.quote_to_account
                 };
-                self.cash += pnl - self.commission * position.lot_size;
+                let net_pnl = pnl - self.commission * position.lot_size;
+                self.cash += net_pnl;
                 self.trade_history.push(Trade {
                     entry_price: position.entry_price,
                     exit_price: close_price,
                     lot_size: position.lot_size,
                     is_long: position.is_long,
-                    pnl,
+                    pnl: net_pnl,
                     entry_timestamp: position.entry_timestamp,
                     exit_timestamp: bar.timestamp,
                 });
@@ -175,12 +177,13 @@ impl Broker {
                     * self.quote_to_account
             };
 
-            self.cash += pnl - self.commission * position.lot_size;
+            let net_pnl = pnl - self.commission * position.lot_size;
+            self.cash += net_pnl;
             self.trade_history.push(Trade {
                 entry_price: position.entry_price,
                 lot_size: position.lot_size,
                 is_long: position.is_long,
-                pnl,
+                pnl: net_pnl,
                 entry_timestamp: position.entry_timestamp,
                 exit_timestamp: timestamp,
                 exit_price: close_price,
@@ -207,12 +210,13 @@ impl Broker {
                     * self.contract_size
                     * self.quote_to_account
             };
-            self.cash += pnl - self.commission * position.lot_size;
+            let net_pnl = pnl - self.commission * position.lot_size;
+            self.cash += net_pnl;
             self.trade_history.push(Trade {
                 entry_price: position.entry_price,
                 lot_size: position.lot_size,
                 is_long: position.is_long,
-                pnl,
+                pnl: net_pnl,
                 entry_timestamp: position.entry_timestamp,
                 exit_timestamp: timestamp,
                 exit_price: close_price,
diff --git a/src/engine.rs b/src/engine.rs
index 2953071..f590812 100644
--- a/src/engine.rs
+++ b/src/engine.rs
@@ -54,12 +54,7 @@ impl Engine {
     pub fn run_py(&mut self, py: Python<'_>, strategy: Py<PyAny>) -> PyResult<Stats> {
         self.equity_curve.clear();
 
-        let init_result = strategy.bind(py).call_method1("init", (self.data.clone(),));
-        if let Err(e) = init_result {
-            if !e.is_instance_of::<pyo3::exceptions::PyAttributeError>(py) {
-                return Err(e);
-            }
-        }
+        strategy.bind(py).call_method1("init", (self.data.clone(),))?;
 
         let broker_py = Py::new(
             py,
diff --git a/src/stats.rs b/src/stats.rs
index 45414cd..4383ad3 100644
--- a/src/stats.rs
+++ b/src/stats.rs
@@ -25,6 +25,24 @@ pub struct Stats {
     pub profit_factor: f64,
     #[pyo3(get)]
     pub max_drawdown_pct: f64,
+    #[pyo3(get)]
+    pub sharpe_ratio: f64,
+}
+
+fn sharpe_ratio(equity_curve: &[f64]) -> f64 {
+    if equity_curve.len() < 2 {
+        return 0.0;
+    }
+    let returns: Vec<f64> = equity_curve
+        .windows(2)
+        .map(|w| (w[1] - w[0]) / w[0])
+        .collect();
+    let mean = returns.iter().sum::<f64>() / returns.len() as f64;
+    let variance = returns.iter().map(|r| (r - mean).powi(2)).sum::<f64>() / returns.len() as f64;
+    if variance == 0.0 {
+        return 0.0;
+    }
+    mean / variance.sqrt()
 }
 
 fn max_drawdown(equity_curve: &[f64]) -> f64 {
@@ -101,6 +119,7 @@ impl Stats {
             f64::INFINITY
         };
         let max_drawdown_pct = max_drawdown(equity_curve);
+        let sharpe_ratio = sharpe_ratio(equity_curve);
 
         Stats {
             initial_cash,
@@ -114,6 +133,7 @@ impl Stats {
             worst_trade: if num_trades > 0 { worst_trade } else { 0.0 },
             profit_factor,
             max_drawdown_pct,
+            sharpe_ratio,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -132,7 +152,8 @@ impl std::fmt::Display for Stats {
                Best Trade:     {:.5}\n\
                Worst Trade:    {:.5}\n\
                Profit Factor:  {:.2}\n\
-               Max Drawdown:   {:.2}%",
+               Max Drawdown:   {:.2}%\n\
+               Sharpe Ratio:   {:.4} (unannualized)",
             self.initial_cash,
             self.final_cash,
             self.total_return_pct,
@@ -142,7 +163,8 @@ impl std::fmt::Display for Stats {
             self.best_trade,
             self.worst_trade,
             self.profit_factor,
-            self.max_drawdown_pct
+            self.max_drawdown_pct,
+            self.sharpe_ratio
         )
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/types.rs b/src/types.rs
index a883f59..600ba9b 100644
--- a/src/types.rs
+++ b/src/types.rs
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ impl Bar {
     }
 }
 
-#[pyclass]
+#[pyclass(from_py_object)]
 #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
 pub struct Position {
     // this is for the trading position