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  • #1,141
  • Apr 19, 2015 1:24pm Apr 19, 2015 1:24pm
This is same period performance of EA i bought long time ago.
There is no free lunch

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  • #1,142
  • Edited 6:39pm Apr 19, 2015 4:12pm | Edited 6:39pm
Quoting karolisl
This is same period performance of EA i bought long time ago. There is no free lunch {image}
You still don't get it do you? Nothing is static.

Anybody can curve fit! An EA is limited to market conditions, so why you persist with extended back tests, is beyond me. Shawn29 attempted to enlighten you but you still come out with these huge back test periods. I don't need posters with flawed ideas posting misinformation. The Trade Explorers stand on their own feet but I will alter them all at the end of this month to reflect current conditions as I believe they have more than run their course and have already alluded to this.

Relating to the difference in graphs, you need to look at Post #972 and the following email. As a matter of interest, I have posted a current graph in both mediums.
Slight differences because the first one is Global Prime data and the second one is Dukascopy data.

quote
Hello .......

I've had a good look at the data you sent me including the actual trades that took place on each platform.

Of particular interest is the first trade since Strategy Optimizer did not take the trade that occurred on 10th February whereas MT4 obviously had previous data.

After that the trades were at different dates according as to whether there were trades opened at the time.

I also looked at the staking progression. In Strategy Optimizer, the wager is calculated with regard to the exchange rate to the USD whereas in MT4 the wager is simply calculated at an exchange rate of 1. You will notice that by changing the native currency in the expert properties, testing tab. No matter what currency you select, all wagers are calculated at an exchange rate of 1. This is an oversight because your SL will not equate to your own currency.

The betting progression because of this is .2,.4,.8,1.6,2.0 back to .2. In SO the progression is .17,.18,.36,.72,1.44, 1.63 (20% of equity) and then back to .17.

Summing up there are multiple factors at work here, affecting timing of trades and size of wager all resulting in different graphs. What is important is that the indicator values are correct which is the case.

Hope this helps
Regards
Dave

Reply:
Yes that does thanks again Dave
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  • #1,143
  • Edited 11:06pm Apr 19, 2015 10:53pm | Edited 11:06pm
Dave, thanks for sharing, 1st quarter indeed has good mixed of volatility; hope 3months worth of data will help the EA plow through smooth/rough times.
I've added FFCal to the EA, i'll see if it will have positive effect in long run.
Had good run end of last week.
http://www.myfxbook.com/members/gett...imizer/1213635
  • #1,144
  • Edited 10:07am Apr 20, 2015 1:25am | Edited 10:07am
Updated Strategy Optimizer to include options for saving and re-opening optimization lists. (EDIT - see image below)

Also when sets are saved and reopened, the checkbox settings are remembered.

Changed button from "Clear all Values" to "Reset to Defaults".
  • #1,145
  • Apr 20, 2015 10:05am Apr 20, 2015 10:05am
Another update of Strategy Optimizer to allow for optimization of Risk Percentage (decimal values allowed)
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  • #1,146
  • Apr 20, 2015 11:19am Apr 20, 2015 11:19am
Quoting Dave_C
Another update of Strategy Optimizer to allow for optimization of Risk Percentage (decimal values allowed) {image}
Hi,

I found issues with this new version:

1. Open SO, load some data ('Select Data Source') then change the 'from' date, I changed the from date to Jan 15, reprocessing of the 'csv' file data does not occur. Sometimes I can force it by causing an event like tabbing away from the 'From Date' field but I have also seen this where no amount of events can cause the 'csv' file re-processing.

If 'Start Optimization' is pressed before this issue is resolved, the optimization will take place using the wrong date.

After running an optimization, I saved it, closed the program, re-opened it, loaded the optimization and got completely different results. The 'from' date said Jan 15 but when I clicked on the 'from' date and hit the tab, the 'csv' file processing took place.

2. I don't exactly know what the intent of 'open optimization', 'save optimization' is but when I load a previous optimization file and go back to the input screen, some of my selections are there and some of them are not present.

3. In conjunction with bug #1, when I click on SO to bring it into focus, 'csv' file processing takes place.

Rick
  • #1,147
  • Apr 20, 2015 3:07pm Apr 20, 2015 3:07pm
Hi Dave,

Thanks for sharing, I´m testing your EA but I have a question maybe stupid what time frame are you using on the 7 Majors - MACD CDL Filter trade explorer?
  • #1,148
  • Apr 20, 2015 4:04pm Apr 20, 2015 4:04pm
Quoting rsmereka
{quote} Hi, I found issues with this new version: 1. Open SO, load some data ('Select Data Source') then change the 'from' date, I changed the from date to Jan 15, reprocessing of the 'csv' file data does not occur. Sometimes I can force it by causing an event like tabbing away from the 'From Date' field but I have also seen this where no amount of events can cause the 'csv' file re-processing. If 'Start Optimization' is pressed before this issue is resolved, the optimization will take place using the wrong date. After running an optimization, I...
Thank you for your help. All items addressed. New download.
  • #1,149
  • Apr 20, 2015 4:04pm Apr 20, 2015 4:04pm
Quoting bypasssbo
Hi Dave, Thanks for sharing, Im testing your EA but I have a question maybe stupid what time frame are you using on the 7 Majors - MACD CDL Filter trade explorer?
60 mins
  • #1,150
  • Edited Apr 21, 2015 12:44am Apr 20, 2015 4:26pm | Edited Apr 21, 2015 12:44am
I received a PM with a question regarding speeding up optimizations and the answer is probably of general interest and enclosed.

quote:
By hybrid indicator testing, I understand you mean the combination of indicators.

Beyond about 8 ticked boxes, the optimization will slow down significantly because of the number of iterations required. In general, if the testing is too slow, press the Cancel Optimization button and examine your priorities. In my opinion - Timeframes less than 1 hour are rarely productive. (Straddles must be 1 min)

Some hints -
Maximum of 2 indicators if the associated check boxes are all ticked.

Set the lookback on primary indicator to 1 - un-tick the checkbox on lookback. (if you are combining indicators, you will need the lookback bars optimized on any other indicator otherwise you will get very few or zero trades)

Try to use some standard values if still slow eg. MACD 12,26,9 - un-tick the checkboxes of any inputs that you don't need to optimize.

On the Money Management side. Carefully review your priorities - I find that SL, SLMultiple, TPMultiple are the most significant. The others are optional and can be left at default values if speed is the issue.

Having said that, please experiment with risk percentage. You will find some interesting optimizations.

For example
$28,000 with a 1.1% risk
$39,500 with a 2.3% risk

Under those circumstances, it may be better to split your equity.
  • #1,151
  • Apr 21, 2015 2:42am Apr 21, 2015 2:42am
Cross rates on the 7 Major Currencies now available at Post #1
  • #1,152
  • Edited 8:55am Apr 21, 2015 8:54am | Edited 8:55am
Quoting Dave_C
{quote} Thank you for your help. All items addressed. New download.
Hi,

Thanks for the update.

Issue numbers 1 & 3 from my post 1,146 have been corrected. Number 2, however, remains.

I started SO, built a strategy, performed an optimization then saved that optimization. Closed SO, re-opened it, loaded the saved optimization. This time, the correct balance was shown, the correct start date of the optimization was shown but the main inputs where wrong, all the graphs on the optimization screen (right side) are blank and the statistics are not showing any values for max dd, profit, wins total value etc.

Also, I tried to d/l the new 2015 cross data and I ended up with the major data. I did it twice to make sure I was clicking on the cross 2015 link. Please check your links.

Rick
  • #1,153
  • Apr 21, 2015 5:11pm Apr 21, 2015 5:11pm
Quoting rsmereka
{quote} Hi, Thanks for the update. Issue numbers 1 & 3 from my post 1,146 have been corrected. Number 2, however, remains. I started SO, built a strategy, performed an optimization then saved that optimization. Closed SO, re-opened it, loaded the saved optimization. This time, the correct balance was shown, the correct start date of the optimization was shown but the main inputs where wrong, all the graphs on the optimization screen (right side) are blank and the statistics are not showing any values for max dd, profit, wins total value etc. Also,...
Thank you for your help. Both items fixed. Download at Post #1.
  • #1,154
  • Apr 22, 2015 9:09am Apr 22, 2015 9:09am
Hi Dave,

I installed your ea and the macd optimized setups you provided on the 4 majors. I have had running for 2 days and it has not opened up any trades. Is there a minimum amount to trade? I put this on a demo account with $200 and left the mm on and trade automatic. Do I need to just set lots to .1 or is it ok to use the mm?? Thanks for all your work on this great system!! I have attached my screenshot of my setup with Tradersway so you can see the settings and make sure all is ok.

Thanks,
Joe
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  • #1,155
  • Apr 22, 2015 12:42pm Apr 22, 2015 12:42pm
Quoting Dave_C
{quote} Thank you for your help. Both items fixed. Download at Post #1.
Thanks, but...

I settings I had in the input window are still not completely showing. After seeing this, I went to create a new saved optimization file by first loading the 2015 GBPUSD M1 data from post #1. I then went to change the start date to Jan 15, 2015 and got this exception.

Rick
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  • #1,156
  • Apr 22, 2015 3:37pm Apr 22, 2015 3:37pm
Does this look right? It seems too good to be true. I used your AUDUSD History Data, and optimized the RSI. What are your thoughts? I started with $200 and ended up with $3,525
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  • #1,157
  • Edited 7:33pm Apr 22, 2015 7:19pm | Edited 7:33pm
Quoting rsmereka
{quote} Thanks, but... I settings I had in the input window are still not completely showing. After seeing this, I went to create a new saved optimization file by first loading the 2015 GBPUSD M1 data from post #1. I then went to change the start date to Jan 15, 2015 and got this exception. Rick {image}
Thanks for your continued efforts in helping me sort out the bugs. As a programmer you would know of the frustration of introducing further errors as enhancements are added to programs and some times you do not see all permutations and combinations. Once again I would ask all contributors who find problems to PM me rather than post and I will always respond and follow up. Please download the fixes at Post #1. In future the latest fixes will always be there and I will advise of each change.

For your interest, I enclose the text of a reply that I sent to another contributor and this equally applies to all the helpful posters such as yourself.

encl:
I have had to make some changes because of errors, so could you please download the latest program and save optimizations from it and let me know if upon re-load you are still getting different balances.

This is a settling in problem just like the EA was in the beginning. I know that this is going to be successful once I get the errors eliminated and I really do appreciate your input. If fact because the results are so convincing, I am absolutely encouraged as all the EA's I have started with Trade Explorer are producing good profits.

I will be adding further features to Strategy Optimizer such as an Auto button, where Strategy Optimizer will automatically run through all the currencies provided and the program will automatically write set files for the best strategies over the last 3 months with individual Magic Numbers and descriptive messages and the data will be updated on a weekly basis so the latest data for the auto procedure is always available.

That will be a commercial venture but the people who have been most helpful such as yourself will automatically receive the updated program and service at no charge. Please watch the thread and I will ask for email addresses by PM shortly.

The Strategy Optimizer and EA in the current format and error free will remain on this thread as a free service but the enhanced service will be charged to others.

Regards
Dave
  • #1,158
  • Apr 22, 2015 7:24pm Apr 22, 2015 7:24pm
Quoting Phantom5000
Does this look right? It seems too good to be true. I used your AUDUSD History Data, and optimized the RSI. What are your thoughts? I started with $200 and ended up with $3,525 {image} {image}
I am not sure that you were working with the most current program at the time because I downloaded the latest version when I received your message and I got the following results. Could you please try again by starting with a reinstallation from Post #1 and advise me by PM.
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  • #1,159
  • Apr 22, 2015 7:48pm Apr 22, 2015 7:48pm
Hmmmm, maybe I confused the latest with the oldest version. I ran it again with a slightly different optimizations. This was done with Version 1.1. I will check my downloads to make sure I have the latest version. Thank You
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  • #1,160
  • Apr 22, 2015 7:52pm Apr 22, 2015 7:52pm
Quoting joet2929
Hi Dave, I installed your ea and the macd optimized setups you provided on the 4 majors. I have had running for 2 days and it has not opened up any trades. Is there a minimum amount to trade? I put this on a demo account with $200 and left the mm on and trade automatic. Do I need to just set lots to .1 or is it ok to use the mm?? Thanks for all your work on this great system!! I have attached my screenshot of my setup with Tradersway so you can see the settings and make sure all is ok. Thanks, Joe {image}
Sorry I have taken so long to get back to you! I just realised I hadn't replied.

The problem is the $200 starting equity. I am presuming that you left the risk factor at 2%. That would represent an initial wager of .004. The EA will only trade with a minimum wager of .01
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