[need help] how to start backtesting ?

hi all,

i already download data for bactesting from alpari,convert it to M15,M15,etc..

i just wanna know how to start using it? start backtesting....?



thanks before

so sry...i`m just too soon to put another thread about this...

i already found what i need in other thread

Hi onlyirvan,

Can you post the solution?

Regards,
lucidlamp

In my 1st year of forex trading, I have tried all sort of EA backtesting them on many kinds of scenarios. Most of them make money..

Did I find the holy grail or something?

YET, when I forward test them for a month or so, they all lose!

Then i realized, there must be something WRONG with MT4's backtest engine. Others are reporting the same thing (on their own set of EA). Some even go the length of using 3rd party application (C/C++) to simulate and back test their EA with more accurate result. Then and then, I no longer use backtesting my EA but rather forward testing them.. Sure it takes more waiting but am more confident with the result.

I can post link to backtesting video help with moderator permission.