That pretty graph in post #1 does not include spreads (unless it was hardcoded into the EA.) So even though equity grew, in reality it did not. Please correct me if I am wrong here. Ed, when you say you are up +115, what is the floating position now? ...

True Hedge System

Now this is hot. Thanks Max, GREAT post.

Stats - Online

Time and time again, I read all the fancy math formulas and indicator overridden charts. Time and time again, I believe we are outsmarting ourselves. To me, the PhD that tries to measure every movement and calculate his every step is a likely ...

Poll: Is successful trading more dependent on skill than luck?

I do not. The functions in MQL allow you to capture snapshots of metrics such as balance, winning/losing %, etc. over a period of time.

preformance tester (MT4)

I will add my two cents. I am finishing an MS and have no interest in working for a company. I am starting a hedge fund w/ some partners. There is definitely an element of sales involved. My partners are investing based on facts. I show them ...

How to be a trader for a company?

You don't have to pay attention to news to have a profitable EA. That is a myth. Sometimes news works in your favor, sometimes not.

Autotrading with Metatrader while spleeping

When you say "session" do you mean the London open every day? Judging by the charts, it looks like you are starting on Sunday evening 6PM EST. Thanks, Tom

xPip Simple Scalping

Hey Al, Do you have backtest results for this tool that demonstrate its improvements over not using it? Thanks.

PBME - Multiple Exit EA

It can be hard coded into the EA. If you have the source, you can pay a programmer to add stat collection. Results can be written to a text file.

preformance tester (MT4)

I leave specific lot sizes to the system in play. That will be dependent on the trading strategy. For example, grid trades lot sizes will not apply to a crossover MA system like Cornflower, or trendfollowing like Jacko. What I have presented is a ...

Money Management 101

I am still concerned about picking "the side" of the market to enter. You have the benefit of hindsight in formulating your system and picking the winning side. There is really no way to preconceive the market's bias for the upcoming year, so any ...

Two-Stroke System (Mechanical Price Action +300 pips per month)

I'd like to add my two cents here. Suppose you have a method (or EA) that you believe will make tons of money in certain years. Perhaps some years it makes 2000%, and some years it loses 75%. How can you work this toward your advantage? Here is my ...

Money Management 101

They only trade the Nasdaq and NYSE. In fact, they execute 6% of the entire US stock market volume each year. There are no plans to enter the FX market, however my point is that autotrading can be profitable.

100% mechanical systems

Actually ATD has two divisions. One is exactly what you speak of.... ensuring lightning fast execution of orders for clients. The other side of the house is an automated trading operation. And Superdesign: ATD was just purchased as a standalone ...

100% mechanical systems

You need a dedicated server (virtual or standalone) to install MT4 on. A webhosting company won't have MT4, so you will have to install it yourself. Now a company like www.collective2.com might let you autotrade it through their system. You also ...

Autotrading with Metatrader while spleeping

Thanks.... very good stuff here.

Autotrading with Metatrader while spleeping

Most people wouldn't care about what I'm working in. I wrote an AOL instant messenger client to send me IMs when my EA makes trades. I like AIM better than SMS because it hits my cel immediately. If the server goes down, I know fast. The best ...

Blackbeard's Grid

I am working on other stuff these days.

Blackbeard's Grid