DislikedHi Jess, I have not had any trades on the last two versions, I keep getting this msg in experts when I try and load it on the 15 min charts...could you tell me what the prob may be, thanks. 2016.02.16 17:29:23.875 xm7_Freebie_EA_v12.8 GBPUSD,M15 inputs: Pivots=0; UseAutoTrend=5; inputInfo1=== Money Management ==; MoneyManagementType=1; PercentRisk=3.0; FixedLotSize=0.1; inputInfo2= == Profit and Loss Targets/Break Even Conditions == ; Target_TakeProfit=0; Select_BE_Type=0; StopLoss=0.0; TakeProfit=0.0; inputInfo3=== Trailing Stop ==; UseTrailingStop=2;...Ignored
What you provided are the inputs that you set on the EA and it initialized with no problems. However, I noticed that u selected AutoTrend=ASCTREND_3TF . It's been a while since I tested that higher Trend detection indicator and since there are changes for 12.8, that may of affected that performance.
So here are options that you can help me with.
1. Put the indicator v10.5(or 10.4 I forget) on the same chart, GPBUSD M15 and set the same setting for the AutoTrend==>ASCTREND_3TF. Use nDays=2 just to make sure it covers the dates that u are looking to see trades. Now if you don't see any arrows, then more than likely there were not trades. BUT if u see arrows then something is wrong... the EA should of generated trades for each of those arrows. If this is the case, let me know so we can go from there.
2. Run the EA v12.8 again but this time instead of AutoTrend=ASCTREND_3TF try AutoTrend=_20sma. Let it run for a day or two and let me know if any trade or no trade.. Or u can simple just put the indicatorv10.5 and verify for yourself. Again if you see no trades or disagreement... let me know and we'll take it from there.
I also noticed that you have the RiskPercent set to 3. Just wanted to let you know that 3% is a number I use. When I trade the upper TFs (H4 and up) I actually use 5% risk, but then my SLs are in the 100s of pips. So I have a lot of time to decide to get out of losers. My thought was to try 3% at the lower level just to see if we can get some interesting profit runs, much like what we saw back in Dec/Jan...
Keep in mind v12.8 is experimental. It has stringent conditions when compared to v12.5. SO you may either see fewer trades or you will see a lot more losers.... small losers that is. with 12.8 we are determining if the use of an opposite 3sema can help protect the account from the huge drawdowns we experience. The success would consist of seeing a lot of small losses and winners being allows to run.
So keep this in mind..
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