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Same code, same period: different results metrics

Backtest 38 for algorithm: OLMAR 3SC

From:               2008-01-01  
To:                 2014-01-01  
Initial capital:    $5,800  
Started:            2014-03-05 11:23:44 AM  
Finished:           2014-03-05 11:57:56 AM  
Data frequency:     Minute

Total Returns       661.6%  
Alpha               0.32  
Max Drawdown        25.9%  

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Backtest 51 for algorithm: OLMAR 3SC

The same code, same period: different Max Drawdown, Returns and Alpha

From:               2008-01-01  
To:                 2014-01-01  
Initial capital:    $5,800  
Started:            2014-03-12 04:07:42 PM  
Finished:           2014-03-12 04:39:38 PM  
Data frequency:     Minute

// Different metrics
Total Returns       668.2%  
Alpha               0.33  
Max Drawdown        55.6%  

This algo is base on:
https://www.quantopian.com/posts/olmar-3-dot-0-using-new-order-and-history-features