How to conduct a qualitative analysis of trading signals and select the best of them
The article deals with evaluating the performance of Signals Providers. We offer several additional parameters highlighting signal trading results from a slightly different angle than in traditional
How to build and test a Binary Options strategy with the MetaTrader 4 Strategy Tester
Tutorial to build a Binary Options strategy an test it in Strategy-Tester of MetaTrader 4 with Binary-Options-Strategy-Tester utility from marketplace
Portfolio trading in MetaTrader 4
The article reveals the portfolio trading principles and their application to Forex market. A few simple mathematical portfolio arrangement models are considered. The article contains examples of
Applying fuzzy logic in trading by means of MQL4
The article deals with examples of applying fuzzy set theory in trading by means of MQL4. The use of FuzzyNet library for MQL4 in the development of an indicator and an Expert Advisor is described as
Deep neural network with Stacked RBM. Self-training, self-control
This article is a continuation of previous articles on deep neural network and predictor selection. Here we will cover features of a neural network initiated by Stacked RBM, and its implementation in
Enhancing the StrategyTester to Optimize Indicators Solely on the Example of Flat and Trend Markets
It is essential to detect whether a market is flat or not for many strategies. Using the well known ADX we demonstrate how we can use the Strategy Tester not only to optimize this indicator for our
Statistical Verification of the Labouchere Money Management System
In this article, we test the statistical properties of the Labouchere money management system. It is considered to be a less aggressive kind of Martingale, since bets are not doubled, but are raised
On Methods of Technical Analysis and Market Forecasting
The article demonstrates the capabilities and potential of a well-known mathematical method coupled with visual thinking and an "out of the box" market outlook. On the one hand, it serves to attract
Testing (Optimization) Technique and Some Criteria for Selection of the Expert Advisor Parameters
There is no trouble finding the Holy Grail of testing, it is however much more difficult to get rid of it. This article addresses the selection of the Expert Advisor operating parameters with
Research of Statistical Recurrences of Candle Directions
Is it possible to predict the behavior of the market for a short upcoming interval of time, based on the recurring tendencies of candle directions, at specific times throughout the day? That is, If
Checking the Myth: The Whole Day Trading Depends on How the Asian Session Is Traded
In this article we will check the well-known statement that "The whole day trading depends on how the Asian session is traded"
Using Neural Networks In MetaTrader
This article shows you how to easily use Neural Networks in your MQL4 code taking advantage of best freely available artificial neural network library (FANN) employing multiple neural networks in your
Genetic Algorithms vs. Simple Search in the MetaTrader 4 Optimizer
The article compares the time and results of Expert Advisors' optimization using genetic algorithms and those obtained by simple search
MQL4 as a Trader's Tool, or The Advanced Technical Analysis
Trading is, first of all, a calculus of probabilities. The proverb about idleness being an engine for progress reveals us the reason why all those indicators and trading systems have been developed
Multiple Null Bar Re-Count in Some Indicators
The article is concerned with the problem of re-counting of the indicator value in the MetaTrader 4 Client Terminal when the null bar changes. It outlines general idea of how to add to the indicator
How to Use Crashlogs to Debug Your Own DLLs
25 to 30% of all crashlogs received from users appear due to errors occurring when functions imported from custom dlls are executed
Information Storage and View
The article deals with convenient and efficient methods of information storage and viewing. Alternatives to the terminal standard log file and the Comment() function are considered here
One-Minute Data Modelling Quality Rating
One-Minute Data Modelling Quality Rating
Genetic Algorithms: Mathematics
Genetic (evolutionary) algorithms are used for optimization purposes. An example of such purpose can be neuronet learning, i.e., selection of such weight values that allow reaching the minimum error
How to Evaluate the Expert Testing Results
The article gives formulas and the calculation order for data shown in the Tester report
What the Numbers in the Expert Testing Report Mean
Article explains how to read testing reports and to interpret the obtained results properly
Strategy Tester: Modes of Modeling during Testing
Many programs of technical analysis allow to test trading strategies on history data. In the most cases, the testing is conducted on already completed data without any attempts to model the trends