Beginner’s Guide to Using an EA on MetaTrader 4: A Review of My First Strategy

Mike 2016.05.16 20:33 27 0 0
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Hello fellow traders! Today, I’m excited to share my journey as a beginner in trading, specifically with my very first Expert Advisor (EA) for MetaTrader 4. I would love to hear your thoughts and ratings on it!

About My EA

This EA focuses on the EURUSD currency pair, which is a favorite among many traders due to its volatility and liquidity. I've been testing it over a 1-hour timeframe from January 3, 2005, to January 3, 2008. Here are the key details:

  • Symbol: EURUSD (Euro vs US Dollar)
  • Testing Period: 2005.01.03 01:00 - 2008.01.03 23:00
  • Model: Every tick (the most accurate mode based on the shortest available time frames)
  • Parameters: Lots=0.1; F_EMA=15; S_EMA=18; SMA=30; ORDER=6; chk=0

Performance Metrics

Here are some performance metrics from my backtest:

Initial Deposit: £3000.00
Net Profit: £22,854.97
Gross Profit: £43,365.44
Gross Loss: -£20,510.47
Profit Factor: 2.11
Expected Payoff: £31.92
Maximum Drawdown: £3,472.87 (13.71%)

Trade Statistics

The trading stats were quite interesting:

  • Total Trades: 716
  • Winning Trades: 409 (57.12%)
  • Short Positions (Win %): 347 (54.18%)
  • Long Positions (Win %): 369 (59.89%)

Win/Loss Analysis

Here’s a quick look at the win/loss analysis:

  • Largest Profit Trade: £711.36
  • Largest Loss Trade: -£301.33
  • Average Profit Trade: £106.03
  • Average Loss Trade: -£66.81

In terms of consecutive trades, I observed:

  • Maximum Consecutive Wins: 32 (Total Profit: £3,068.88)
  • Maximum Consecutive Losses: 18 (Total Loss: -£226.15)
  • Average Consecutive Wins: 6
  • Average Consecutive Losses: 5

Final Thoughts

Overall, I’m quite pleased with how my EA has performed so far. It’s been a learning curve, and I’m eager to refine my strategies moving forward. If you have experience with EAs or this specific setup, I’d love to hear your feedback!

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