Back Testing Confusion - Different Alternating Results Using Optimization Parameter=Balance

 

Ive back tested the same EA several times. Using the same parameters I get 2 different sets of results. The results just keep alternating one after the other.

This happens when I use the Optimization Parameter=Balance. Can anyone explain this behavior?


Test 1. - Initial Deposit 10000.00

Total Net Profit 15273.60

Profit Factor 2.90

Maximal dd 26.80%

Total Trades 35


Test 2. - Initial Deposit 10000.00

Total Net Profit 24862.90

Profit Factor 3.45

Maximal dd 27.12%

Total Trades 35



Test 3. - Initial Deposit 10000.00

Total Net Profit 15273.60

Profit Factor 2.90

Maximal dd 26.80%

Total Trades 35


Test 4. - Initial Deposit 10000.00

Total Net Profit 24862.90

Profit Factor 3.45

Maximal dd 27.12%

Total Trades 35

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