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  • #1
  • First Post: Aug 11, 2019 12:00pm Aug 11, 2019 12:00pm
Hello FF traders,

This thread offers a free EA coding service of interesting trading strategies.

What you get:

  1. An MT4 EA (ex4 file) of your trading strategy that only runs in MT4 Strategy Tester.

What's in it for you :

  1. Auto back test your trading strategies/ideas for free before committing to them.

What's in it for me :

  1. Learn about new strategies.

Conditions:

  1. Only mechanical trading strategies are accepted
  2. No re-painting indicators allowed, unless re-painting flaw is part of the strategy

Priority List:

  1. Strategies that use no indicators
  2. Strategies that use MT4 standard indicators
  3. Strategies that use custom indicators

Notes:

  1. If the custom indicator used in the strategy has mq4 source file which can be easily embedded into the EA code, it is then considered as a no-indicator strategy (under priority 1).

All the best,
Khalil

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  • #2
  • Aug 11, 2019 1:13pm Aug 11, 2019 1:13pm
Thank you for your offer, abokwaik.

I'd be interested in backtesting the simple strategy posted here by 60minuteman over a long period of time:
https://www.forexfactory.com/showthr...7#post12398077

The strategy would be as follows:

1. Set direction for the week
If previous week closed bullish look for longs
If previous week closed bearish look for shorts

2. Set entry
If direction is long wait for a h4 bar to close bullish (it would be good to have “mincandleBody” in pips as input parameter), set a buy order at the high and a stop at the low

3. Trade Management
Input Parameters for:
- Break Even
- Trailing Start
- Trailing Distance
- Take Profit
The value for these input parameters should be a multiple of R, where R = distance between Entry and SL
E.g., the EA should be able to manage the trade as follows: after a close over 3R move to BE, after a close over 5R trail at 3R, after close over 7R trail at 5R

4. Additional entries
If are already in a trade, no positions are added until the trade has been exited. (stop or trailing exit)
If a new week begins and trades are still held continue to add positions in line with rule 1 & 2
(all credits got to 60minuteman).

Please let me know if anything is unclear.

Many thanks in advance!
  • #3
  • Aug 11, 2019 1:28pm Aug 11, 2019 1:28pm
Quoting SputnikX
... 2. Set entry If direction is long wait for a h4 bar to close bullish (it would be good to have “mincandleBody” in pips as input parameter), set a buy order at the high and a stop at the low ...
Thank you Sputnik,

Just a few thoughts:

  1. Would you trade/skip the first few H4 candles of the week?
  2. Is it better to use ATR for minCandleBody instead of static pips ?
  3. Stop Loss on Low/High of Entry Candle, isn't that a bit close for H4/Weekly trend system?
  4. Would you use a pip buffer (above high/below low) for stop order entry?

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  • #4
  • Aug 11, 2019 1:58pm Aug 11, 2019 1:58pm
Quoting abokwaik
{quote} Thank you Sputnik, Just a few thoughts: Would you trade/skip the first few H4 candles of the week? Is it better to use ATR for minCandleBody instead of static pips ? Stop Loss on Low/High of Entry Candle, isn't that a bit close for H4/Weekly trend system? Would you use a pip buffer (above high/below low) for stop order entry?
Thank you for your thoughts.

You're probably right that it would be better to skip the first H4 candles of the week. Therefore it would be good to have something like a trading window start / end time.

I agree, an ATR based minCandleBody might be better.

The SL on Low/High is indeed close and therefore the win rate will be relatively low (approx. 20 to 30 %). The edge of the strategy lies in the few trades with very high R multiple that happen from time to time when trailing the profit and that more than make up for the losses. However, I would appreciate a pip buffer input.

Cheers.
  • #5
  • Edited 10:22am Aug 12, 2019 10:11am | Edited 10:22am
Quoting SputnikX
{quote} Thank you for your thoughts. You're probably right that it would be better to skip the first H4 candles of the week. Therefore it would be good to have something like a trading window start / end time. I agree, an ATR based minCandleBody might be better. The SL on Low/High is indeed close and therefore the win rate will be relatively low (approx. 20 to 30 %). The edge of the strategy lies in the few trades with very high R multiple that happen from time to time when trailing the profit and that more than make up for the losses. However,...
Tandem Inputs. Please have a look before proceeding.

Edit: correction of input "Lock x RR before current price" should be "Lock x RR after open price "
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  • #6
  • Aug 12, 2019 10:37am Aug 12, 2019 10:37am
Quoting abokwaik
{quote} Tandem Inputs. Please have a look before proceeding. Edit: correction of input "Lock x RR before current price" should be "Lock x RR after open price " {image}
Perfect, Khalil! Everything looks fine. I am looking forward to it.
  • #7
  • Edited 12:41pm Aug 13, 2019 11:47am | Edited 12:41pm
Quoting SputnikX
{quote} Perfect, Khalil! Everything looks fine. I am looking forward to it.
Good Day,

TANDEM EA , take (1)


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quick back test on Gold 2019
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EDIT : Updated inputs screen shot.
Attached File(s)
File Type: ex4 TANDEM EA V1.00.ex4   56 KB | 1,179 downloads
File Type: rar tandem_gold2019.rar   1 KB | 1,129 downloads
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  • #8
  • Aug 13, 2019 12:47pm Aug 13, 2019 12:47pm
Quoting abokwaik
{quote} Good Day, TANDEM EA , take (1) {image} quick back test on Gold 2019 {image} EDIT : Updated inputs screen shot. {file} {file}
Thank you! I will give Tandem a try.
  • #9
  • Aug 15, 2019 4:11am Aug 15, 2019 4:11am
Hi how would I get you to help me with my strategy
  • #10
  • Aug 15, 2019 5:48am Aug 15, 2019 5:48am
Quoting NewPiPMoney
Hi how would I get you to help me with my strategy
Post it here.
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  • #11
  • Aug 15, 2019 1:49pm Aug 15, 2019 1:49pm
Tandem : take (2)

  1. Fixed few bugs :

    1. sell/buy error when none of the SL/TP options are selected
    2. a bug in "Filter by PTF Current candle"

  2. Added input for "Trading Mode":

    1. TREND : original strategy
    2. REVERSE : (buy on Short signals, sell on Long signals)

Attached File(s)
File Type: ex4 TANDEM EA V1.01.ex4   57 KB | 1,053 downloads
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  • #12
  • Aug 15, 2019 3:02pm Aug 15, 2019 3:02pm
Sample test GY (March to June, 2019)

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File Type: rar TandemGY.rar   1 KB | 958 downloads
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  • #13
  • Aug 15, 2019 3:07pm Aug 15, 2019 3:07pm
It's an ema cross over with RSI. I dont know if the strategy will work on the computer because the ema is actually on the bottom with the RSI on my phone. Not sure if it could be used as an indicator.
  • #14
  • Aug 15, 2019 3:29pm Aug 15, 2019 3:29pm
Quoting abokwaik
Sample test GY (March to June, 2019) {image} {file}
It looks promising
  • #15
  • Aug 15, 2019 4:31pm Aug 15, 2019 4:31pm
I would like to see back tests on different pairs for longer periods from members who have good tick data (99.9 quality).
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  • #16
  • Aug 16, 2019 5:07am Aug 16, 2019 5:07am
Quoting abokwaik
...All the best, Khalil...
Hiya (again) abokwaik,

Can I please ask a quick question...

What if I have a strategy BUT I'm not (yet) comfortable sharing it in public...Is there room for cases like those?

I only ask because of your stated aim for starting this thread:

Quote
What's in it for you :

  1. Auto back test your trading strategies/ideas for free before committing to them.

What's in it for me :
Learn about new strategies


From the above it seems you could STILL learn new strategies whether they are posted here or not?

Anyways, great job you are doing here as usual.

Regards,

Ty
My job: I speculate and manage risk.
  • #17
  • Aug 16, 2019 5:47am Aug 16, 2019 5:47am
Quoting TyLamai
{quote} Hiya (again) abokwaik, Can I please ask a quick question... What if I have a strategy BUT I'm not (yet) comfortable sharing it in public...Is there room for cases like those? I only ask because of your stated aim for starting this thread: {quote} From the above it seems you could STILL learn new strategies whether they are posted here or not? Anyways, great job you are doing here as usual. Regards, Ty
Hey Ty, It's been a long time. I hope you're doing well.

Such cases can be handled through PMs, but no promises.

The idea here is for people to participate and put some effort in designing and testing mechanical systems.
Those who give a hand will eventually get rewarded .
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  • #18
  • Aug 16, 2019 7:39am Aug 16, 2019 7:39am
Hi Abokwaik,
Thank you for starting this interesting project.
If possible, I'd like to see how EA with variations work using this simple strategy.
Indicator: MLADEN's TMA_CG_NRP ( mq4 and ex4 attached)
User Inputs:
...Same as in indicator;
...Lot Size;
...Select either - TP & SL, and/or Trailing Stop Distance;
...Exit Method.

Enter on Signal from Indicator.

Exit Choices:
...Price Crosses Center Line;
...Price Crosses Opposite Band;
...Hits Trailing Stop.

Let me know if you have questions.

Thank you again.
All the best,
John
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Attached File(s)
File Type: ex4 TMA+CG mladen NRP.ex4   29 KB | 667 downloads
File Type: mq4 TMA+CG mladen NRP.mq4   19 KB | 743 downloads
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  • #19
  • Aug 16, 2019 7:47am Aug 16, 2019 7:47am
Hi Abokwaik,
If the above EA works as well as expected, there are a couple ways to try to improve Entries and Exits using existing indicators.
All the best,
John
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  • #20
  • Aug 16, 2019 7:50am Aug 16, 2019 7:50am
Quoting northwind
Hi Abokwaik, Thank you for starting this interesting project. If possible, I'd like to see how EA with variations work using this simple strategy. Indicator: MLADEN's TMA_CG_NRP ( mq4 and ex4 attached) User Inputs: ...Same as in indicator; ...Lot Size; ...Select either - TP & SL, and/or Trailing Stop Distance; ...Exit Method. Enter on Signal from Indicator. Exit Choices: ...Price Crosses Center Line; ...Price Crosses Opposite Band; ...Hits Trailing Stop. Let me know if you have questions. Thank you again. All the best, John {file} {file} {image}...
Hi NW,

I assume Sell on Red arrows and Buy on Blue arrows, Correct ? Entry would be on open of new candle after signal appears.

Enter on Signal from Indicator. >> Allow multiple entries on consecutive signals ?

Exit Choices:
...Price Crosses Center Line; >> Cross or Close above/below?

Thanks,
Khalil
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