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[MT4] - Multi currencies issue

  • #1
  • First Post: Jul 14, 2010 1:36pm Jul 14, 2010 1:36pm
Hi,

I have an EA on ONE account.

I would like to trade multiple currencies.

Currently, i use this code:

Quote

if( OrdersTotal()>0 ) OrdersList();
if( OrdersTotal()<1 && AccountBalance()>=(CapitalInitial*0.7) ){ OrdersTrade(); }

It's good way for only one currency but when i am starting the EA (with different Magic Number), the OrderTotal() is > 0 ( logic ) and i can not to trade simultanous currencies.

Anyone has light code for trading multi-currencies in same EA ?

Regards.
  • #2
  • Jul 14, 2010 2:54pm Jul 14, 2010 2:54pm
hey sharteel..... most my ea's trade multi currencys and multi timeframes from the same chart.... kinda like spreading my losses around......

an easy way to keep track is to count the orders per symbol and/or timeframe..... the function below is what works well for me......h

Inserted Code
 
 int CountSym(string sym)
   {
   int count=0;
   int i;
   int total=OrdersTotal();
   for(i=0;i<total;i++)
   {
   OrderSelect(i,SELECT_BY_POS,MODE_TRADES);
 
   if(OrderSymbol()!= sym)               continue;
   if(OrderMagicNumber() != MagicNumber) continue;
 
   count++;
   }
   return(count);
   }
 
 
//----- example of use
 
    if(type == 0)
    {
    if(i == 13 && CountSym(sym[13]) == 0)
    {
    OrderSend(sym[13],OP_SELL,Lots,bid,Slippage,0,0, // and so on
    } 
    else      
    if(i < 13 && CountSym(sym[i]) == 0)
    {
    OrderSend(sym[i],OP_BUY,Lots,ask,Slippage,0,0,  // and so on
    }
    }
to trade and code, keep both simple... no call to impress....h
  • #3
  • Edited 3:33pm Jul 14, 2010 3:33pm | Edited 3:33pm
Hi,

tx.

in OrderList function, i have added the code (in red):

Inserted Code
 
void OrdersList()
{
//-----                                 
      for (int i = OrdersTotal()-1; i >= 0; i --)
      {
         OrderSelect(i, SELECT_BY_POS, MODE_TRADES);
 
         if (OrderSymbol() == Symbol() && OrderMagicNumber()==Magic)
         {                              
 
            //---- get BUY
            if (OrderType() == OP_BUY) {
 
               //---- get close BUY
               //---- get modify BUY
 
            }            
 
            //---- get SELL
            if (OrderType() == OP_SELL) { 
 
               //---- get close SELL
               //---- get modify SELL
 
            }           
         }
[color=red]        if (OrderSymbol()!=Symbol() ) {[/color]
 
[color=red]           // buy send order[/color]
[color=red]           // sell send order[/color]
 
[color=red]        }[/color]
 
 
      }// end for
//-----
}

I think, this way work.

I try.

Regards.
  • #4
  • Jul 15, 2010 7:30am Jul 15, 2010 7:30am
Hi hayseed,

I would like trade multiple currency's with same account on differents charts.

Regards
  • #5
  • Jul 15, 2010 11:04am Jul 15, 2010 11:04am
Quoting sharteel
Hi hayseed,

I would like trade multiple currency's with same account on differents charts.

Regards

hey sharteel..... yes, most traders actually use different charts.... there are some true advantages in seperate charts.....

//---

using a single chart to trade all timeframes and all currencys does have some limits..... but over all , for me, it's the preferable method....

anyone that has ever traded 7 or more pairs on 3 or more timeframes at the same time knows how cluttered things can get.... it's a true pain to click on each chart and make the needed proper inputs and make sure everything is running correctly on each.......

by using a single ea on a single chart to trade everything, there is only 1 chart to check....... and there are some other not so obvious advantages......h
to trade and code, keep both simple... no call to impress....h
  • #6
  • Last Post: Edited 11:29am Jul 15, 2010 11:25am | Edited 11:29am
Hi,

can u explain your example ?

I have not problem to open a trade, it is for modify an order because i check the TotalOrder.

Inserted Code
if( OrdersTotal()>0 ) OrdersList();

I try to select Currency order in History of my account (i have only one account). If one order is openned, i cann't open a new trade for other currency, for example.

Tx alot.
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