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Midlevel Database coder (Claris) wants to learn MQL5

First purpose: make a bot that, based on (standard) indicators, takes actions (opening or closing trades). I have zero MQL5 skills. How many full working days do I need you think, before I am reasonably capable to build that indicator? Your input is highly appreciated

Sharpe ratio calculation in MT5 is very unrealistic

I think the way MT5 calculates the Sharpe Ratio (SR) as explained here https://www.mql5.com/en/forum/1372/page2 is incorrect. For several reasons: a, It assumes a RiskFreeReturn of 0. Rate on 10 year US government bond is 2.23% (source