Are this type of graphs a sign for a bad thing?

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I recently implemented a new function in an EA, to close orders when they are in profit, I got this graph: 

At first sight, the results look amazing. However, when testing the same configuration over different time periods, the results turn out to be completely the opposite.

The lines that did this were this ones:

if(profit > 0 && type == POSITION_TYPE_BUY)
	{
         Trade.PositionClose(ticket);
        }
 
If that is your code, then once the trade profits even 0.01, it closes the trade. You will be losing after slippage, swap, and commission.
 
Christian Paul Anasco #:
If that is your code, then once the trade profits even 0.01, it closes the trade. You will be losing after slippage, swap, and commission.
Let’s assume the trades are profitable and there is enough margin to sustain positive outcomes. What would be your thoughts on this graph?
 
Osmar Sandoval Espinosa #:
Let’s assume the trades are profitable and there is enough margin to sustain positive outcomes. What would be your thoughts on this graph?

I think that you're missing the point:

Christian Paul Anasco #:
If that is your code, then once the trade profits even 0.01, it closes the trade. You will be losing after slippage, swap, and commission.

The point is that your code is basically using the smallest dynamic take-profit possible which is inherently less than that which the variable elements of live trading will allow─in terms of taking actual profit.

As long as you're going with a theory of infinite capital, you might as well go with full blown Martingarbage that does something during drawdown (this is in jest). But seriously, you seem to have no stops. Unlimited drawdown never ends well. This is an additional issue with your graph.

Perhaps there's more to your greater code and we're missing something?

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