Thanks, this is what I needed to know (I have multiple accounts, some standard, some mini, some active, etc -- all are on MT4, with some employing complex algos that are not easily transferable to trading station). Maybe someday, I will will abandon ...

FXCM Discussion

Jason, am I correct that without filling out this request, then the live tick spreads that I might track through MT4 are different than those used during actual execution of my orders? Thanks.

FXCM Discussion

Ahh, yes that works now! Now we can get some runners. Seem to get some errors when trying to use the ATR version, but will work on the fixed TP SL for now. Re ATR inputs, what is the trailing stop shift? Seeing a ton of these: Cross_Trader_06.43 ...

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In testing, when the profit should lock in at 1000 points, it sets the SL to BE 2016.08.09 11:08:27.597 2012.01.13 10:21 Cross_Trader_06.43 AUDCAD,M15: modify #1 buy 0.30 AUDCAD at 1.04352 sl: 1.04352 tp: 0.00000 ok

Yen Trader

While I am playing around with Cross Trader, my swing dollar short trades hit TP. I need to test Cross Trader more often! lol

Yen Trader

TS set Bal_Perc_Lot_Size=3.00000000 time_frame=60 loop_back_bars=2 price_type=2 MA_Period=0 RSI=0 RVI=0 CCI=0 SL_Pips=5000 TP_Pips=0 BE_Pips=0 PL_Pips=0 Trail_Stop_Pips=1000 Trail_Stop_Jump_Pips=100 min_pip_dist=0 enable_atr=0 max_orders=1 ...

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Profit Lock Set Bal_Perc_Lot_Size=3.00000000 time_frame=60 loop_back_bars=2 price_type=2 MA_Period=0 RSI=0 RVI=0 CCI=0 SL_Pips=5000 TP_Pips=0 BE_Pips=0 PL_Pips=1000 Trail_Stop_Pips=0 Trail_Stop_Jump_Pips=0 min_pip_dist=0 enable_atr=0 max_orders=1 ...

Yen Trader

Nope, that didn't do it. Looks like the TS stop feature now kicks in the BE. I don't think the profit lock is working correctly as well. Break even looks like it is working. For those forward testing, correcting these will dramatically change trade ...

Yen Trader

Why no TS? Entry at 1.04352. SL 5000 TP 0 BE 0 PL 0 TS 200 TSS 100 image

Yen Trader

Kahlil, is the trailing stop function working for you? I cannot seem to get it to kick in.

Yen Trader

I've loaded a fresh five years of ACAD. Have not found many profitable settings, yet -- not that this means much on lower TF. If anyone want me to run a reasonable set, please PM your desired settings or in the thread and I will post results.

Yen Trader

Lol, nice name!

Elite : automation of selected systems

Seems likely that fxcm will be sold eventually. Will be interesting to see if /when key management and employees start bailing.

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I've been using cc indicator to track price movements before news, but it lags too much I think. I am going to try to only take trades based on price in the pair (naked). Will also start logging spreads and place safety stops outside the normal ...

News trading discussion - continuation

Crazy lot sizes in there. Where can I find the entry and exit logic on this? Was digging around for it, but not much luck.

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Peace, been fun watching you trade those large lots, for certain.

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Thanks, it would be very helpful to see the maximum spreads, as the average can be deceiving. Something like this: url

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Spreads sometime peak 10-15+ pips which triggers SL. Do you set stops outside expected spread spikes?

News trading discussion - continuation

vvF, how long does it take you to typically recognize when a trade has gone bad? Seems like it could take a bit for direction to reveal itself and spread to calm down after major news. I have been using your approach but have been burned a few ...

News trading discussion - continuation

self-optimizing EAs are difficult to implement live. It is something I have looked at for a long while after reading some work on this forum many years ago. It can be done but it may be best to run optimizations outside of MT4 and then have MT4 use ...

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