@Tekkies -- I know what you mean. But that refresh issue is not related to the TDI's algorithm. I have also seen refresh issues with other indicators. Each chart runs in its own thread of execution -- which means, MT4 gives each chart a small CPU ...

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@DrDave -- you are absolutely correct. Some indicators DO repaint. And if they repaint it's because that was how they were coded. Sometimes it's intentional and sometimes it's not. Sometimes an indicator can be re-coded to minimize repainting, ...

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@Tekkies -- stand to be corrected... That '-1' affects how the 'limit' is computed. In mql4 the bar data is zero-indexed. For example, if there are 100 bars they are index Bar[0] through Bar[99]. There is no Bar[100]. If the code were to attempt to ...

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@Nat.Fx -- again, I was not talking to you. When I start a sentence with '@mtako' it means I am addressing @mtako. Perhaps I should have explained that at the beginning of my post? Just to be clear -- my first sentence in this post begins with ...

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@Nat.Fx -- good, you are close. Except TDI doesn't repaint or cause crossovers to shift. If you see shifting crossovers it's because you fiddle with the 'shift' setting. Do you understand that an indicator is very simple algebra. Matter of fact, so ...

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@mtako -- you misunderstood me... I understand you were joking -- but you were also mocking my attempt to get to the bottom and nail things down. Some people -- many people -- when they become embarrased will try to wiggle-out of acknowledging their ...

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@Nat.Fx -- dude, no it doesn't. You continue to make claims about repainting, yet you really don't know what it is nor could you explain it. @Nat.Fx -- prove me wrong. Please explain to us what it means when an indicator repaints. Algorithmically, I ...

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@DrDave -- amazing -- we agree...

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@mtako -- terminology is very important. Attention to detail is very important. If you can't appreciate that precision in language and forex is important, then your trading journey will be unnecessarily painful...

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@Nat.Fx -- I wasn't talking to you... @Tekkies made a statement about the use of TDI in backtesting and EAs. I merely offered a correction. As for whether or not you wish to use an EA -- I really couldn't care less. The purpose of my post wasn't to ...

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@Tekkies -- for the record... There is a difference between repainting and recalulating. Recalculating occurs at Bar[0]. Bar[0] is the current bar. A bar is represented by 4 values -- OHLC. Open / High / Low / Close. An Open price is carved in stone ...

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@Tekkies -- yes, wise advice. I'm going to take my dog for a walk...

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@Nat.Fx -- TDI does not repaint -- it recalculates Bar[0]. The fact you claim it repaints is a big clue you really don't have a clue. You claim it's a well-known hoax that TDI repaints. If it's so well-known, can you provide 3 pieces of evidence or ...

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@Nat.Fx -- would you care to elaborate. Which of the statements I made do you think are stupid? 1. No such thing as a leading indicator. 2. TDI doesn't repaint. 3. All indicators lag. 4. Unless one has a time machine, we should trade in real-time. ...

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@Nat.Fx -- sorry to intervene -- I can't help myself... It's not so much I mind clueless posts -- rather, it's clueless posts that either intentionally or unintentionally mislead others. You really should stick with @Tekkies' or @emmanuel7788's ...

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@wingate -- you are missing the biggest piece. Besides the commission, swap and spread, you owe your broker for the LOTS you purchased.

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@wingate -- you should re-read my post. I never referred to closed baskets. I only referred to losing baskets -- which is *your* terminology, though you spell it "loosing". Maybe that's the British spelling, I don't know. A misconception you may ...

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@wingate -- this is good. Thanks for your answer. It also helps to explain part of the disconnect or disagreement we are having here. From an accountant's point of view (which I am not) -- everything in a financial account is either considered a ...

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@wingate -- I have a question regarding losing baskets. Do you think you owe money on losing baskets or not? Or, if you do owe money on them, you don't care because you don't have to pay it right now?

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Stepping up to the podium... Hedging is like using a credit card to buy that new laptop computer. At first you feel great, right? You get to use a new, fast computer for free!! And your bank account remains the same as before. And then a short time ...

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