Thanks for responding Cyber1. I did look-up the ObjectCreate function on codebase.mql4.com, before posting to see if there was an easy way to do this. So, let me ask you this - given the output from the condition above is a price level, how do you ...

Using MQL Print and Comment Functions?

Hey, thanks guys. A quick FYI on the instructions given: Cyber1, when I normally "save as" in any application, I'm typically given the option to select the file type. Well, with my version of MT4 (build 409), if I create the chart the way I need it ...

Setting Tester Default Chart Template?

I'm not sure what EA is being referred to? Visual Traders Studio, by iExpertAdvisor, is a Visual EA builder - not an EA in and of itself. Anyway, buyer be(very)ware is the lesson learned with that product.

iExpertAdvisor: A Nightmare Experience

Thanks, but that's not quite what I had in mind. That will give me another "template," but it won't change the template used by the MT4 Tester Engine. That's the one I'm trying to edit, so I can avoid pausing the tester on initial start. Thanks for ...

Setting Tester Default Chart Template?

Like the tax questions in the other thread, I'm starting to wonder of people from the CFTC etal., use these forums to find out what other limitations they wish arbitrarily place on retail forex traders. Does anyone else have the same gut feeling ...

US traders: getting around hedging ban?

And, most should find this link rather informative about the matter of Taxing Forex Income: url Aside from that, I probably have nothing further to add.

Forex Trading Income: how is it taxed?

BTW - you are better off finding a way to get out of retail Forex trading entirely (if you are a U.S. resident/trader) and trading on a non-U.S. based platform, that has no reporting requirement to the IRS. Again, if the IRS has no authority by law, ...

Forex Trading Income: how is it taxed?

I've got a few questions: At what point was a taxable transaction (offer, acceptance and consideration) instantiated? Where did the transaction take place? Who were the principle participants in the transaction? What triggered the taxable assessment ...

Forex Trading Income: how is it taxed?

I need to correct my post. I am no longer using iExpertAdvisor's Visual Trading Studio, because the company refuses to offer genuine product (technical) support, and the platform is riddled with too many bugs. I now use Molanis Strategy Builder, and ...

The fallacy of Metatrader EA trading contests

Jason, While I briefly have your attention here, I'd like to ask you (being a representative of FXCM) whether or not it was a conscious decision, or a matter of physical limitation, that FXCM has decided to not provide its customers (traders) with ...

FXCM Discussion

Jason, Don't worry about being too technical in your description. I'll try my best to understand. Thanks, iD

FXCM Discussion

Thanks for the prompt reply, Jason. Can you at least tell me "why" this is happening? What are the causes? Can you be specific, please? Many of my forward-tests have been invalidated as well because of this and not knowing why it is happening, ...

FXCM Discussion

This thread should have a billion people posting in it.

understanding trading

Now, there's a trader with a Thinking Cap on straight. 1) You are heading in the right direction. 2) You need to further refine your "Expectation" for profit. 3) Number 2 will help you figure out where to place your Stops 4) Get really good at ...

understanding trading

Here's the Book: a) Timing b) Direction c) Magnitude d) Framework e) Probability Regardless of the indicator you use, or do not use. Regardless of the tactic, methodology, strategy, or approach to entering and exiting the market, you cannot achieve ...

What works?

Not if you need to keep your trading systems a secret. Not if you don't want critical points in your trade profiles exposed to the light of day. Could be described by posting copies of account statements, showing development of an account ...

What works?

The Expert Advisor — An interesting topic of discussion. I'm currently building several EAs, using iExpertAdvisor's Virtual Traders Studio - the latest version. But, I did not just start building trading systems yesterday afternoon. I've ...

The fallacy of Metatrader EA trading contests