How to choose the complete optimisation result

 

Hi all,

After completing the optimisation of an algorithm, I'm unsure how to choose the best result.

I often notice a discrepancy between the forward optimisation and the general optimisation results—so which one should I rely on more?

Additionally, I've come across a few inconsistencies in the results and I'm not sure how to properly align or interpret them.

When I test the algorithm on a demo account, it doesn’t seem to reflect the settings file selected during the previous tests. Is this a common issue, or could I be missing something or making a mistake during the setup?

Could someone please explain how to correctly select and interpret backtest results, or point me to a guide?

Thank you!