In preparation for next week, if you are interested, could you download the MT4 platform from metaquotes.net and perform the default installation. Some of you may already have an MT4 installation under the same directory. No problem. Create a new ...

Agility TRADER - Automate your ideas and expand your mind

​Modo could you please delete your long set file inputs. That is the incorrect way to upload a set file. Rename it to .txt and upload it as an attachment. I have mentioned this many times in the thread!

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In order for me to help, you need to post a copy of your set file, copy of your journal errors (which we now have), the timeframe and currency pair. What I intend to do next week as a tutorial is to have anyone who is interested, open a separate MT4 ...

Agility TRADER - Automate your ideas and expand your mind

​Todays discussion on turning the corner relates to support and resistance. I'd like you to Google "typical trading patterns" Enclosed below is an excerpt from the third reference - optionalalpha "Why Are They So Important? Simply put, chart ...

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I have enclosed the data and the set file. In order to replicate the results, you will have to disconnect from the internet, backup and delete your history files for EURUSD, import the data enclosed, Use period converter to create other timeframes, ...

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Actually it doesn't. This is the quote that troubles me: "At high of the day/week/month(depending on timeframe of entry you select for your trade) * Await candle close then Break of the lows of this candle will be sell order with stop at high of the ...

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I'm working on this because I didn't save the set file but will attempt to re-create it.

Agility TRADER - Automate your ideas and expand your mind

There is a flaw in your argument the way I understand it in that you will never know when you are at that high or low candle!

Agility TRADER - Automate your ideas and expand your mind

​Richard I will PM you. I don't know whether its ethical to name a Broker as it might be seen as an endorsement. It's certainly OK to point others to this thread. The source code is subject to restrictions however the Expert Advisor ex4 is freely ...

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​I have seen this behaviour before where maybe a momentary large fluctuation or even possibly a connection interruption cause the program flow to skip the program looping. The normal program flow is to check for closes, check for opens and check for ...

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​Todays discussion on turning the corner relates to Technical Analysis in general. Simple statement - Do not rely on it. All technical analysis provides is a reading of what has happened in the past and may be likely in the future. So much of my ...

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None of the set files included are meant for trading as they have not been optimized. They are published to provide guidance on procedural aspects. Each currency pair and timeframe will have its own characteristics and therefore different numerical ...

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You can import a preset into tester. 70/30 crossovers don't occur frequently on 60min charts but quite frequently on optimization 55/40 comes out as best crossovers. I suggest url as a good source of strategies. url is a good starting point to ...

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My preferred set file is RSI with SL and TP. My preferred Timeframe is 60 min. The preset can be used for USDCAD at NY open but would need to be optimized. Enclosed below is an optimization on EURUSD 30 min 01 Jan - 30 Mar 2016 Optimized Wager ...

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​If you would like to post a set file (rename to .txt), I will take it as an example and show you how to turn it around and develop it as a profitable strategy.

Agility TRADER - Automate your ideas and expand your mind

​Todays discussion on turning the corner relates to timing of trades. Make sure you use tools which alert you to significant and regular news events. It's very easy to get caught out. There are many good news sites and news tools. Google for them. ...

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This week I intend to discuss turning the corner in profitibility. Too much emphasis is placed on getting the direction of trade right. A much better approach is to identify a potential significant support point and use a LImit Buy. With resistance, ...

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Appreciate your comments Ben. I did fully discuss my reasoning in Post #205 however I am open to a better idea. The problem is the box drawn around the inputs cannot be deleted manually or I would leave it there for readibility. This arises because ...

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Never was white font just a blue font on a white background. The reasons for keeping the inputs on screen are covered in the above post. If you use a black background you will lose the functionality of having your inputs still visible on screen ...

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​I have made a number of number of changes to the EA in response to PM's and discovered an error which needs to be corrected. Also I have addressed the problem of trade lines disappearing with a non visual back test. Firstly changes as a result of ...

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