Advice on automation

Hello All;

I would like to ask a huge favor. I need advice from successful trader(s) who has automated their strategy. I have absolutely no experience in coding (if that is the correct word?) I am not sure of the right questions to ask!!!! For example, how do you write code for strength and weakness in price action?

I am currently doing well with manually trading, but feel I would do MUCH better if I could remove a bit of discretion from my strategy.

I believe my strategy is simple. I am happy to pay for this help.

Can somebody point me in the right direction? Thank you.

You have the following 2 options:

1) Learn to code. It is sure a long process if you have never coded in life but I promise you it will be very rewarding.
2) Share your proven strategy here and if it has a real edge and proven positive expectancy than I am sure you will have many coders interested to help you develop the automation for it.

Thanks for your reply.

Where does one find quality info to learn to code? The info I have seen online starts with the assumption you have some coding experience. Are there tutoring services who are traders?

I definitely need / want to learn coding. Anyone gone through this before?

Thanks in advance.

you can start looking at the following link:

https://book.mql4.com/

Besides this, there are many many Youtube videos that can also help you.

I will still have to say that without any experience this is not going to be an easy thing to learn. It will require a lot of patience and hard work. The most important is that you should have the will to learn coding while not having this to do anything with wanting to code your own strategy ( this will come at its own time)

Just to automate your existing strategy, the easiest and quickest way would be to hire someone and pay them.

Thanks a million. I will check out the book. You are right. A daunting task to say the least. I need to educate myself enough to ask the right questions and spot problems.

Do you suggest anyone whom I can pay? Is there a source for reputable coders who can explain things in simple manner?

FYI

I am using Oanda as my platform but also use Tradingview to chart and create alerts.

Thanks.

I don't have any recommendations for a coder. But I am pretty sure if you post your strategy on the forums and if it indeed shows positive expectancy, many coders will be happy to work with you to develop automation.

Look at the following thread. That's exactly what I am talking about. The OP shared his strategy and someone was happy to automate it for him

https://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=751438

Thank you for your reply.

Honestly, I am nowhere near able to articulate to that degree.

My system is basic. By coding, I mean setting up 3 or 4 entry / exit criteria.

If there is anyone who is willing to spend some time training me on Tradingview I am happy to pay you.

Hi,

Well, that's difficult to say what's better, I'm profitable with semi-automated and automated strategies, but they need optimization and modifications over the time, as the market structure changes. In the end, it will take same time to do manual/algo trading, trust me.

Regards, have a happy trading!