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Testing two symbols but if I don't specify one of the symbols in setting results are different

Hi, I am testing a pairs trading for EURUSD and GBPUSD symbols but if the settings symbol is not EURUSD or GBPUSD the results are different. I see in trading history the EURUSD and GBPUSD are traded but not correctly. Why would the result be different

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If backtest with "every tick based on real ticks" is profitable - how much confidence can I have

My backtest results are pretty good when tested with real ticks . What other tests can I do to ensure there is no future looking behavior that may be contributing to my good backtest result

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There are no new data for symbol error

Hi, I have seen a lot of these threads without any suggestion on how to actually solve it except when admin got it working. https://www.mql5.com/en/forum/72835/page3 Can I get some help solving this for IC markets please? Thanks

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Do EAs work seamlessly on MT4 M1 Macs

Hi I am contemplating converting to a MAC due to the reliability vs Windows but wonder how the MT4 Mac version behaves with the EAs. Can someone share their experiences please. Thanks

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Is there an EA that caps the open lot size for a given symbol?

Hi, Is there an EA that limits the net open position? For example, say I set a max lot size for eurusd to be limited to 1 lot. I go long 0.5 eurusd and next time I go long 0.6 it blocks the trade since 1.1 breaches the limit of 1. But if I go short 1.1 lot, net position becomes -0.6 so that trade