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  • #1,161
  • Edited 8:38pm Apr 22, 2015 7:54pm | Edited 8:38pm
Quoting Phantom5000
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 {image} {image}
I will number the minor versions in future and post the latest version number details here. EDIT: the current version is 1.2 just a different number but the same program as when this post was originally made.
  • #1,162
  • Apr 22, 2015 7:57pm Apr 22, 2015 7:57pm
Quoting Dave_C
{quote} 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

Thank you Sir!! I just manually adjusted to fixed lots and left the risk factor at 2%.
  • #1,163
  • Apr 22, 2015 8:04pm Apr 22, 2015 8:04pm
Thank you, Dave C.

Appreciate your contribution here.
Holy grail, pls pm
  • #1,164
  • Apr 23, 2015 4:15am Apr 23, 2015 4:15am
DAVE
I have been following this since the beggining.
Never posted before
This thread is one of the best in ff. You are right, useless people is around often.
I agree with you, dont waste your time with heaters.
I have experience with EAs
I will try to support from now on.
Keep going, never give up

Regards
  • #1,165
  • Edited 4:29pm Apr 23, 2015 5:03am | Edited 4:29pm
Quoting Hardpike
DAVE I have been following this since the beggining. Never posted before This thread is one of the best in ff. You are right, useless people is around often. I agree with you, dont waste your time with heaters. I have experience with EAs I will try to support from now on. Keep going, never give up Regards
Thanks Mate!
It's nice to hear from the many listeners. At times I get frustrated and at this stage I make no secret that I am seeking to monetise my efforts but I will never forget my loyal posters. I would never have achieved this level if it wasn't for better people. The EA and Strategy Optimizer in it's current form (with bugs eliminated) will remain!
  • #1,166
  • Apr 23, 2015 7:03am Apr 23, 2015 7:03am
Hey Dave I've been getting the error below when testing RSI and MACD on USDJPY. Doesn't seem to happen on other pairs. Also just want to add that I re-downloaded the data and the optimizer on the first page just to make sure I wasn't outdated on anything.

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  • #1,167
  • Apr 23, 2015 3:52pm Apr 23, 2015 3:52pm
Hi Dave, Been following the thread for a while now and downloaded the EA and the SO. Guess I've been one of the silent followers!! Anyway a minor thing I've noticed is that the Take Profit value will quite often exceed the "from" "to" limit value i.e. the optimised value will be 162 when the limit range is 5 to 100. I have just tested a default optimisation (using the RSI strategy) of the latest AU 2015 data using the latest (1.2) version of the SO which resulted in the TP of 162 when upper limit was set to 100.

Thanks for your continuing efforts!
  • #1,168
  • Apr 23, 2015 4:15pm Apr 23, 2015 4:15pm
Quoting CherryPip
Hi Dave, Been following the thread for a while now and downloaded the EA and the SO. Guess I've been one of the silent followers!! Anyway a minor thing I've noticed is that the Take Profit value will quite often exceed the "from" "to" limit value i.e. the optimised value will be 162 when the limit range is 5 to 100. I have just tested a default optimisation (using the RSI strategy) of the latest AU 2015 data using the latest (1.2) version of the SO which resulted in the TP of 162 when upper limit was set to 100. Thanks for your continuing efforts!...
The TakeProfit cap will be exceeded when the Take Profit Multiple which is tied to Stop Loss dictates a higher level.
For example - SL 100 TakeProfitMultiple 2.5 = TakeProfit 250.
  • #1,169
  • Apr 23, 2015 4:49pm Apr 23, 2015 4:49pm
Quoting Shawn29
Hey Dave I've been getting the error below when testing RSI and MACD on USDJPY. Doesn't seem to happen on other pairs. Also just want to add that I re-downloaded the data and the optimizer on the first page just to make sure I wasn't outdated on anything. {image}
Shawn. I will look into this today. Could you kindly PM me in future with problems such as this and I will always address any issues. If PM is a problem because of attachments, you can always contact me at [email protected]. The same applies to anybody else.
  • #1,170
  • Apr 23, 2015 6:09pm Apr 23, 2015 6:09pm
Quoting Shawn29
Hey Dave I've been getting the error below when testing RSI and MACD on USDJPY. Doesn't seem to happen on other pairs. Also just want to add that I re-downloaded the data and the optimizer on the first page just to make sure I wasn't outdated on anything. {image}
Shawn, that is a massive optimization. I have just followed your diagram and to put it simply, you just have too many optimizations ticked. At this point I am up to 12% with no problems. Could you please make sure your version is 1.2 by clicking on the about button. I suspect one of my variables has gone beyond it's scope because of the number of iterations. By my calculations, you have 14 boxes ticked which would amount to iterations in the trillions. At that stage, I would have to do what MT4 does and start to eliminate some calculations. A much more preferable route is to review your optimization needs as per Post #1150
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  • #1,171
  • Apr 23, 2015 6:23pm Apr 23, 2015 6:23pm
Just received this email -

quote:

Important Update: Greece & Euro Potential Market Volatility Ahead

Dear Client,
We believe there is a chance of disruption and highly illiquid conditions in the forex market during the coming weeks (and/or months). Please be aware that market gaps tend to occur over the weekend that is, currencies trade at prices considerably distant from previous levels.

Review import dates for possible upcoming Event Risk

Plan Ahead: Please seek to understand how these events will affect your position in the market. XXXXX may increase the Margin Requirements on different currency pairs and as a result you may be required to put up more margin to enter new positions.
Note that this increase in margin may be temporary depending on market conditions. Please review your account to ensure that you have enough available margin to support any new positions. You may deposit additional funds at xxxxx or close positions as needed

/end quote

My own summation is be very careful that you have confidence in your broker and do not leave surplus funds with them.
  • #1,172
  • Apr 23, 2015 8:43pm Apr 23, 2015 8:43pm
New update of Strategy Optimizer at Post #1. Version 1.21

Fixes issue with JPY crosses
  • #1,173
  • Apr 23, 2015 11:58pm Apr 23, 2015 11:58pm
Hello Dave, nice thread you hve here. I started testing you EA, MACD+CDL 2 days ago. I selected the optimization from the files you provided on the first post. I trade the majors. I noticed that the EA doen't open the same trades your 7 Majors - MACD CDL Filter opens. Do you have an explanation for this? For example, your EA opened a GBPUSD SELL position 3 hours ago and my EA opened an USD/CAD BUY position 6 hours ago. Do you need more details about this?

Thank you.
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  • #1,174
  • Apr 24, 2015 2:21am Apr 24, 2015 2:21am
Quoting azl
Hello Dave, nice thread you hve here. I started testing you EA, MACD+CDL 2 days ago. I selected the optimization from the files you provided on the first post. I trade the majors. I noticed that the EA doen't open the same trades your 7 Majors - MACD CDL Filter opens. Do you have an explanation for this? For example, your EA opened a GBPUSD SELL position 3 hours ago and my EA opened an USD/CAD BUY position 6 hours ago. Do you need more details about this? Thank you. {image}
The Trade Explorer EA is using a much older set file (not from the samples at Post 1) which would need conversion to work with the latest version of the EA.

In order to use it you would need to reset the inputs (bottom right button on the input screen) and manually enter the relevant settings. Probably easier to take some screen shots of the inputs before you press Reset.

See Post #1010 and Post #1017
  • #1,175
  • Apr 24, 2015 1:28pm Apr 24, 2015 1:28pm
Quick question... sorry cause I fear it is a dumb one...

If I test the 28 strategies above would I need the appropriate indicator as well? Or is MT4 smart enough to gather that off chart w/o the indicator?

Thanks in advance for any help.

SD
  • #1,176
  • Apr 24, 2015 1:56pm Apr 24, 2015 1:56pm
Quoting sdoppke
Quick question... sorry cause I fear it is a dumb one... If I test the 28 strategies above would I need the appropriate indicator as well? Or is MT4 smart enough to gather that off chart w/o the indicator? Thanks in advance for any help. SD
Hi,

You don't need any additional MT4 indicators.

Rick
  • #1,177
  • Apr 24, 2015 2:43pm Apr 24, 2015 2:43pm
Quoting rsmereka
{quote} Hi, You don't need any additional MT4 indicators. Rick
Thanks a ton Rick for the quick answer.
  • #1,178
  • Apr 25, 2015 5:38am Apr 25, 2015 5:38am
Dear Dave,
I download YOU EA and try to strategy test
But I can't
Any trade not open.
Please tell me why?
Thank you.
  • #1,179
  • Edited 7:11pm Apr 25, 2015 6:53pm | Edited 7:11pm
New version of Strategy Optimizer 1.3.

The Save and Open Optimization file options have been eliminated and integrated into the Save and Open Set file functions.
The optimum settings can be reloaded in an instant if the associated optimize boxes are un-ticked (similar to MT4).

Download at Post #1
  • #1,180
  • Edited 10:03pm Apr 25, 2015 9:46pm | Edited 10:03pm
Quoting Dave_C
{quote} I absolutely appreciate your encouragement. You have seen the times I get despondent and wake up the next morning and delete the post. However it is a great hobby to have and would never have got to this level without the constructive criticism. I'm looking at what others are doing regarding Forex on the web. Forex Factory appears to have the integrity edge. I remember always faithfully believing everything FPA had to say until I got alerted about corrupt behaviour. I would like to ...
Hi Dave,

I've been away for the last week and just saw your response to my post. I very much appreciate your detailed overview of your challenges and where you're at with your project. Like so many forex traders, I gained much of my education in this field from reading the various threads here at FF. This would not have been possible if it weren't for generous participants such as yourself. So I salute you for simply stepping forward and sharing. But you've also clearly created something of lasting value - two things, actually - and I can't imagine this thread drifting off into the ether as so many have. So long as you choose to continue to running it, that is.

I wish you all the best.

Kind regards,
drofwarc
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