diff --git a/zipline/utils/simfactory.py b/zipline/utils/simfactory.py
index 2355745a..eb8008e7 100644
--- a/zipline/utils/simfactory.py
+++ b/zipline/utils/simfactory.py
@@ -76,8 +76,8 @@ def create_test_zipline(**config):
             test_algo.sim_params,
             concurrent=concurrent_trades
         )
-
-    test_algo.set_sources([trade_source])
+    if trade_source:
+        test_algo.set_sources([trade_source])
 
     #-------------------
     # Transforms