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  • #441
  • Apr 24, 2016 1:58pm Apr 24, 2016 1:58pm
Hi all,

Further to post #438 the following Tick downloader software can be accessed for free.

I am test driving it and will advise of the outcome. Thus far it looks good and has Dukascopy tick data download built in "so no need to setup an account with them".
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  • #442
  • Edited 4:44pm Apr 24, 2016 4:17pm | Edited 4:44pm
Thanks modo

Tick Downloader is a great source for free tick data and I have enclosed a file sourced from Birts EA review which will convert the tick data to fxt files and importantly is free.

I will provide more details on its use later but in effect you have what Tick Story provides but without the cost.
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  • #443
  • Edited 5:02pm Apr 24, 2016 4:27pm | Edited 5:02pm
This a major new update to Agility Trader available at Post #1 which provides a dashboard for discretionary trading. Refer to the PDF for installation details. Carefully note the installation procedures and restart MT4 after installation. A template is also included for the dashboard.

As part of the installation MT4gui (graphic user interface) is introduced which does require registration. The first time the new program is run, there is a short delay while the registration details are checked.

Minor changes to the code for Basket Trading and allowance for decimal values for Bollinger Band deviation is also included.

Enclosed is an example of the Dashboard in action. To deselect (make inactive) or reselect columns or rows, click on a column or row header. To confirm the trade, click on the appropriate button. Note only the 60min column is active in the enclosed example.

In the example I have used an 60 min set file which trades on price above the BB limits with cross checking of EMA's and Stoc
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  • #444
  • Apr 24, 2016 6:28pm Apr 24, 2016 6:28pm
Quoting Dave_C
Thanks modo Tick Downloader is a great source for free tick data and I have enclosed a file sourced from Birts EA review which will convert the tick data to fxt files and importantly is free. I will provide more details on its use later but in effect you have what Tick Story provides but without the cost. {file}
​This zip file includes 4 files which need to to placed in the MT4 subdirectories similar to the directory structure of the zip file. When the script is run, by dragging the script file onto any chart, you will need to provide the appropriate currency pair filename of the CSV tick data file to be referenced. That file will need to reside in the MQL4\Files subdirectory.

The file I am referring to is the one created by the export of Strategy Quant Tick Downloader tick file. Before you perform the export, ensure that weekend data is removed and the appropriate MT4 time adjustment for your platform is made. There is no need to select any other timeframe. (Tick data is automatically selected). The fxt file generated will be automatically placed in the same directory as the csv file (MQL4\Files). There is an option to move the files to the history directories. Answer No. The file generated will be read-only and should be manually placed in the \Tester\History sub-directory. It will have the name, for example, EURUSD60_0.fxt (assuming it was converted on a 60 min chart).

The important thing is that if you require backtesting of tick data on other time frames, copies of this file will be required, and for example, rename the copy to EURUSD15_0.fxt. As I mentioned previously these files are read-only therefore incoming Broker data will not corrupt these tick data files. The backtest results on the every tick model will have 99% accuracy, the only drawback is that it is not stated, only the caption "N/A" but you will notice the green bar extends right across and there will be no errors.
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  • #445
  • Edited 9:14pm Apr 24, 2016 9:00pm | Edited 9:14pm
​I have had to make a change to a program because multiple trailing stops (the result of opening orders on different timeframes) cannot be managed.

You need to be mindful that, when using the Discretionary Trading dashboard that this can occur, and as such, trailing stops and other money managment techniques will need to be self managed. The initial Stop Loss and Take Profit however will be placed.

For your convenience only if you have downloaded within the last couple of hours, a new ex4 is attached. The full download at Post #1 is amended and will be needed if you have not yet downloaded the new revision.
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  • #446
  • Apr 24, 2016 10:57pm Apr 24, 2016 10:57pm
Hey Dave,

Just catching my breath after reading the last couple of posts... I'll digest and start trying to catch up.

I think its appropriate to say the trading gods have smiled on us today!

A good ANZAC day to you
  • #447
  • Edited 6:53am Apr 25, 2016 5:56am | Edited 6:53am
Quoting modo7777
Hey Dave, Just catching my breath after reading the last couple of posts... I'll digest and start trying to catch up. I think its appropriate to say the trading gods have smiled on us today! A good ANZAC day to you
​Thanks for the heads up, "lest we forget"! I will be able to manage Trailing Stops. Its just that I did not foresee the problem. My aim is to able to set up to 50 self nominated currency pairs or for that matter any index or stock CFD managed fully in this fashion.

Think of it as a full market scanner according to your inputs and even possibly with the option to Autotrade off the one chart. Consider saving that as a template.

Another possibility with the GUI is to have a similar presentation to the companion program directly on MT4.

I will be using the recently enclosed set file as an example this week to talk about money management and optimization in general.
  • #448
  • Apr 26, 2016 4:29am Apr 26, 2016 4:29am
Q) If the data that we are using to back test our strategies with Agility IS NOT our brokers data, it is from Dukascopy, what relevance does it have to actual results we can expect to achieve in our demo and or live accounts with our individual brokers?

The results are only relevant to a demo/live account with e.g. Dukascopy?

Correct?
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  • #449
  • Apr 26, 2016 5:59am Apr 26, 2016 5:59am
Hey Dave,

Thanks for the info in post #444 it was helpful. I'm getting a couple of errors running the CSV2FXT.

And after using the following settings I get these errors. No pain no gain..... Anyway I'll keep at it until I get my clean data!!
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  • #450
  • Apr 26, 2016 11:23am Apr 26, 2016 11:23am
Hi Dave; The follow pic its the EA and Nonlagdot.set file, but I dont know why only work with sell and never buy.Could do you please look at it?
Thank you
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nesta
  • #451
  • Apr 26, 2016 1:39pm Apr 26, 2016 1:39pm
Quoting PayItForward
Q) If the data that we are using to back test our strategies with Agility IS NOT our brokers data, it is from Dukascopy, what relevance does it have to actual results we can expect to achieve in our demo and or live accounts with our individual brokers? The results are only relevant to a demo/live account with e.g. Dukascopy? Correct?
​The reason we are using Dukascopy is because most Brokers data is a minimum of 1 minute timeframe and only up to 2 months of that timeframe as opposed to tick data up to at least 5 years back with Dukascopy.

If you are happy to use the limited data from your own Broker then that is fine. The backtesting results from Dukascopy tick data will give you a much more informative picture than 2 months of 1 minute data.

It is much more important to nominate the correct spread appropriate to your Broker
  • #452
  • Edited 4:42pm Apr 26, 2016 1:46pm | Edited 4:42pm
Quoting modo7777
Hey Dave, Thanks for the info in post #444 it was helpful. I'm getting a couple of errors running the CSV2FXT. And after using the following settings I get these errors. No pain no gain..... Anyway I'll keep at it until I get my clean data!! {image} {image} {image}
You don't need to tick 1 min data in the export configuration. Also check your time configuration.

Also you haven't nominated the CSV filename of the exported tick data which you placed in the \Files directory (this file will come from the C:\TickDownloader\tickdata directory.

I don't think you have placed the correct file into \Files directory anyway as it would by default have the caption "AUDUSD_tick_UTC+2_00_noweekends.csv" as the filename. Remember you must not install TickDownloader in the \Program Files (x86) or \Program Files directory otherwise the \tickdata subdirectory will not be written)
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  • #453
  • Edited 2:10pm Apr 26, 2016 1:56pm | Edited 2:10pm
Quoting crebcreb
Hi Dave; The follow pic its the EA and Nonlagdot.set file, but I dont know why only work with sell and never buy.Could do you please look at it? Thank you {image}
I need a copy of your set file (uploaded as .txt) to verify your User Indicator settings.

My first observation from the input panel is that you have a Sell Exit setting and no Buy Exit setting
  • #454
  • Apr 26, 2016 4:18pm Apr 26, 2016 4:18pm
Quoting Dave_C
{quote}I need a copy of your set file (uploaded as .txt) to verify your User Indicator settings. My first observation from the input panel is that you have a Sell Exit setting and no Buy Exit setting
Hi Dave; You are right. I worked with different setting for NLD and with the buy exit setting I made a mistake.
Thank you very much
nesta
  • #455
  • Apr 26, 2016 5:06pm Apr 26, 2016 5:06pm
General Update at Post #1.

Added the ability to specify which currency pairs to be scanned in Discretionary Trading (last input in User Inputs - Max 14 pairs)
Minor dashboard changes
  • #456
  • Apr 27, 2016 12:50am Apr 27, 2016 12:50am
Thanks for the feedback Dave.

I unchecked 1 MIN data selection and kept the original file name of "AUDUSD_tick_UTC+2_00_noweekends.csv" instead of re-naming it to "AUDUSD".

It then worked.

Once I run a couple of tests on old data compared to new data I will post results.

Cheers,

Mark
  • #457
  • Apr 27, 2016 6:48am Apr 27, 2016 6:48am
I am now getting 99% modelling quality data after using SQ Tick downloader and then converting with the CSV2FXT script.
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  • #458
  • Apr 27, 2016 7:03am Apr 27, 2016 7:03am
All caught up here Dave and everything is working as it should..am downloading more tick data and will continue testing ....Very Cooool
  • #459
  • Apr 28, 2016 1:37pm Apr 28, 2016 1:37pm
This may be a redundant thought Dave but have you considered adding a option to select different sets file for different pairs in your Dashboard .... Its just that I am discovering that when one particular pair does well with a setup others do the opposite... Your skills here are well above my pay grade so feel free to ignore me if this is not relevant.
  • #460
  • Edited 6:43pm Apr 28, 2016 6:27pm | Edited 6:43pm
Quoting aimfire
This may be a redundant thought Dave but have you considered adding a option to select different sets file for different pairs in your Dashboard .... Its just that I am discovering that when one particular pair does well with a setup others do the opposite... Your skills here are well above my pay grade so feel free to ignore me if this is not relevant.
​Agility Trader will only work with one set file at a time. The particular strength of the dashboard lies with signals such as candlestick pattern detection and I will cover this in a user indicator discussion later today. You can always vary the money management options before activating the buy or sell buttons and I personally would be armed with a cheatsheet of the optimized settings for each pair to make that variance at trade time.
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