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  • #2,061
  • May 13, 2022 4:41pm May 13, 2022 4:41pm
Quoting kofix11
{quote} You are on the right track. You have to combine EA's. Will you tell us more about your EA-journey?

Thank you Kofix11. I agree that a properly selected combination of EA's can be set and synchronized well enough to perform well.

Way back when you joined Forex Factory, there were some giants here. Over the last 6 months, I have enjoyed studying the threads created by Nanningbob, Hanover, 7bit, Old Dog and others. These guys were very thorough and had an intellectual, theoretical approach that was very appealing and thought provoking. I think I kept going because these guys inspired my interest. Regarding Icarus, I would say that something 7bit said regarding grids/averaging/pyramiding really stuck with me:

"A combination of grid and anti-grid where the break-even parabola of the anti-grid always lies inside the break-even parabola of the grid and then simply make the ratio of the lot sizes equal to the ratio of the grid widths then this would be the holy grail."

Umberleigh
  • #2,062
  • May 13, 2022 8:34pm May 13, 2022 8:34pm
Quoting Umberleigh
{quote} Francis, can you expound on your idea regarding the "martingale factor of Ksen"? Since Icarus' Grid Progression options include the conventional "martingale" setting (setting #2), I presume you are referring to a more flexible model that allows you to either set the multiplier by decimals or actually let you input each progression level separated by commas. Is this what you mean?
Sorry, as i am not too technical to explain. But yes you are correct. Ksen added a multiplier factor to the martingale setting.
  • #2,063
  • May 13, 2022 8:39pm May 13, 2022 8:39pm
Quoting Umberleigh
This is a live demo test (almost 3 weeks of trading). This is a combo of 3 EA's designed to run in tandem and support each other. One "averaging grid" which is Icarus...one "pyramiding grid" and one "indicator based pyramiding grid". So far, this Grid Combo has survived all of the shocks over the last 3 weeks. This is EURUSD H1. {image}
Great job.
  • #2,064
  • May 13, 2022 10:06pm May 13, 2022 10:06pm
Quoting Umberleigh
{quote} Francis, can you expound on your idea regarding the "martingale factor of Ksen"? Since Icarus' Grid Progression options include the conventional "martingale" setting (setting #2), I presume you are referring to a more flexible model that allows you to either set the multiplier by decimals or actually let you input each progression level separated by commas. Is this what you mean?
When using martingale with a low multiplier, you can soften the GS_progression, softer than fibonaccis GS_progression, I just want Gridsize to gradually increase, rather than double up(on martingale) while fibonacci grid size can sometimes over do the later sizing of grid.

Maybe depends on how you strategize using the settings available. But standard fib or matingale lot progression does not work for me. My main strategy is keep the TP close as possible to the latest trades, so that a little pullback will always hit the TP. That's why i use fixed grid size, and let atr expand or contract the grid freely.
  • #2,065
  • May 13, 2022 10:41pm May 13, 2022 10:41pm
Quoting francis79
{quote} When using martingale with a low multiplier, you can soften the GS_progression, softer than fibonaccis GS_progression, I just want Gridsize to gradually increase, rather than double up(on martingale) while fibonacci grid size can sometimes over do the later sizing of grid. Maybe depends on how you strategize using the settings available. But standard fib or matingale lot progression does not work for me. My main strategy is keep the TP close as possible to the latest trades, so that a little pullback will always hit the TP. That's why i...
Yes, I understand. I use "progression" setting #1 (d'Alembert) which progresses 1,2,3,4...etc. I plan on experimenting with the different "grid progressions" now.
Thanks for clearing that up for me.
  • #2,066
  • Edited May 15, 2022 7:22am May 14, 2022 11:16am | Edited May 15, 2022 7:22am
Quoting RisingSun
{quote} Hi, Am using this currency strength indicator with good success. Set it for week and the level 3.0. Hope you may find it useful. RS{image}{file}
104 dwld and Only 1 Thank You to RSun for sharin his indi here = Im Live with profits ,usin d first 4 pairs , 0.02 lots , TP abt 20 bucks and start all over Again - - - No SL

ps; small startin bal. of 400 CAD , I use this EA for my TP - - - so I must NOT stay glued @ my puter
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Don’t focus on making $$$, focus on protecting what you have.
  • #2,067
  • May 17, 2022 1:16am May 17, 2022 1:16am
Quoting xxl205
Hi guys, thanks for this amazing modification of SMG ! Been using it for ages and was very happy to stumble upon this thread. USAGE : Fire up the Template 1 on GBPUSD H1 timeframe (or anything else with enough juice to move sometimes Template 1 : This is CCFP indi set to WEEKLY LEVEL 3. Renews on sunday market opening ONLY. This is your way to see the only pairs you're gonna trade. Then analyse the pairs in left corner. CCFP Indi gives you BUYs and SELLS. Disregard all other pairs. Then use for every pair told : Template 2 : For your LONG...
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hi guys. i refer to xxl205 thread no. 1826 regarding to CO_NL_END_OF_TREND.ex4 that have email notify in it ...but please can someone make push mobile notify in it...i hope someone or xxl205 or Comar.fx can response for my request....thanks again guy..
  • #2,068
  • May 17, 2022 9:19am May 17, 2022 9:19am
Quoting Lopuch
Forward test: From 17.5.2021 to 3.11.2021 Pair: AUD USD EA Robin 1.1 Profit 1001 USD Trades loss 283 Trades win 488 Actual DD 90 USD Settings added - during test only lightly changed min. lots. {file}
Tomorrow will be a year forward test:
From 17.5.2021 to 16.5.2022
Initial pair: AUD USD, (USD/CAD and EUR/GBP pairs added during test).
EA Robin 1.1
Profit 5260 USD
Trades loss 1522
Trades win 2072
DD max 1300 USD.
If someone wants to look at MT4 (but there are other tests too), the details are:
Server:Global Prime - Demo
Login: 2201949
Investor: y0uoipl
  • #2,069
  • May 17, 2022 1:13pm May 17, 2022 1:13pm
https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/8390
  • #2,070
  • May 18, 2022 3:41am May 18, 2022 3:41am
Quoting omarforex196
{quote} {image}hi guys. i refer to xxl205 thread no. 1826 regarding to CO_NL_END_OF_TREND.ex4 that have email notify in it ...but please can someone make push mobile notify in it...i hope someone or xxl205 or Comar.fx can response for my request....thanks again guy..
Hi Omar,

I can't. I am neither a skilled programmer nor do I have the source of the indicator available. Dunno if decompile and modify is a thingy, but sure not mine ;-)

btw GBP was a bit scary again, saw that move about 5 times since january now, but it didn't fool me ;-)
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  • #2,071
  • May 18, 2022 5:09pm May 18, 2022 5:09pm
Quoting profits7
{quote} 104 dwld and Only 1 Thank You to RSun for sharin his indi here = Im Live with profits ,usin d first 4 pairs , 0.02 lots , TP abt 20 bucks and start all over Again - - - No SL ps; small startin bal. of 400 CAD , I use this EA for my TP - - - so I must NOT stay glued @ my puter {file}
Hi profits7, thanks for the update - i'm guessing you are using Robin EA ? (not Icarus) .. because you are trading with the trend.. ?
  • #2,072
  • May 18, 2022 9:43pm May 18, 2022 9:43pm
Quoting Yaya21
{quote} Hi profits7, thanks for the update - i'm guessing you are using Robin EA ? (not Icarus) .. because you are trading with the trend.. ?
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No , Im usin this with profits$ = https://assets.faireconomy.media/images/attach/ex4.gif ### Basket 2 ### 1701.ex4 60 KB | 112 downloads
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  • #2,073
  • May 19, 2022 4:24am May 19, 2022 4:24am
Quoting profits7
{quote} ======================================= No , Im usin this with profits$ = {image} ### Basket 2 ### 1701.ex4 60 KB | 112 downloads
Sorry, didn't get you - are you use Ikarus EA ?
  • #2,074
  • Edited 7:25am May 19, 2022 7:05am | Edited 7:25am
Quoting Yaya21
{quote} Sorry, didn't get you - are you use Ikarus EA ?
No, non uso più gli EA forex! Uso il trading Basket, il fattore di rischio è Più spread = mantieni TP piccolo e ripeti! Ecco questo indicatore

ps; Impostalo per la settimana e il livello 3.0
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  • #2,075
  • May 19, 2022 8:25am May 19, 2022 8:25am
Quoting profits7
{quote} No, non uso più gli EA forex! Uso il trading Basket, il fattore di rischio è Più spread = mantieni TP piccolo e ripeti! Ecco questo indicatore ps; Impostalo per la settimana e il livello 3.0 {file}
Ok ho capito, grazie mille ) I'll pm you, so not to intrude this thread thanks so much
  • #2,076
  • May 20, 2022 5:56am May 20, 2022 5:56am
Quoting profits7
{quote} No, non uso più gli EA forex! Uso il trading Basket, il fattore di rischio è Più spread = mantieni TP piccolo e ripeti! Ecco questo indicatore ps; Impostalo per la settimana e il livello 3.0 {file}
You can use many EAs, to trade, of course you shouldn't use them as they are posted. for example you yourself posted an indicator that could be used in various ways to take advantage. Icarus can also be used in different ways: for entries, to manage exits or to accumulate long and short in the various movements and then close positively. Any robot, even the ones that seem the most useless can have their usefulness.
  • #2,077
  • May 25, 2022 2:32am May 25, 2022 2:32am
Quoting ThangNguyenM
{quote} Hi, Toaster, My new code for working time: if (Restricted_Working_Time) { if(weekday >= StartDay && weekday <= StopDay && hour * 3600 + minute * 60 >= StartHour * 3600 + StartMin * 60 && hour * 3600 + minute * 60 <= StopHour * 3600 + StopMin * 60) { tradetime = true; } else tradetime = false; } return(tradetime); Hope it help.
Thang,
I have been forward testing v4.79 since you released it and so far the results have been very good.

However, I have been unable to get the Working Time parameter to work if the Start Time is greater than the End Time. For example, I would like to trade when the London and New York exchanges are closed, so a late evening GMT start (22:00) to an early morning GMT finish (05:00).

Also, I would like to adjust the data displayed on the screen. Can you please make the graphics settings (font size, color, position) part of the input settings or release the mq4 file and I will have a go myself.

Many thanks,
Len
  • #2,078
  • May 29, 2022 1:54am May 29, 2022 1:54am
Anything can be useful, but not necessary. Any version of Icarus, if properly calibrated and using more than one in collaboration, can solve the great problem of drowdown.
  • #2,079
  • May 29, 2022 4:27pm May 29, 2022 4:27pm
Quoting GCA
Anything can be useful, but not necessary. Any version of Icarus, if properly calibrated and using more than one in collaboration, can solve the great problem of drowdown.

Hi GCA,

Using two or more instances of Icarus (properly calibrated), how would you go about managing the great problem of drawdown?

Umberleigh
  • #2,080
  • May 29, 2022 11:49pm May 29, 2022 11:49pm
Difficult to explain it well here. It would be a matter of taking advantage of the movements to position yourself several times in the two directions with the same value and when you are in profit close. it can also be done with other robots, but Icarus is excellent as requirements.
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