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List of optimized parameters goes missing from optimizations cache file?

When I re-open a saved optimization cache file, the optimized parameters always appear in the table initially but sometimes, later after re-opening they have disappeared. The data is still in the cache file somewhere because when I double-click one of the optimization results, the values for the

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Looking for MQL5 indicator code of ANY oscillator that has a moving average applied to it

Can't seem to find an example anywhere. For example, I'd like to have the RSI indicator with a moving average on top of it. Any oscillator is fine, once I have an example I can adapt it to my own needs. Thanks

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Anyone have experience running mql5 tester agent on Linux (using Wine)?

I was wondering how much of a performance hit there was. I'm assuming there are no issues utilising all cores

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How to set zero commission for backtesting?

I understand that the demo account broker sets the commissions so that when you backtest they are locked in. Is there a way get around this? Are there any brokers that allow you to set zero commission for a backtest? Thanks

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If you preset the pairs for trading inside an expert, why does changing the pair in MT5 backtest setup panel, change backtest results?

Tried setting up multiple currency pairs for trading from within in the expert for the first time. Everything seemed fine, with trades from every pair showing up in the backtest report on MT5. However, just for the hell of it I tried changing the pair on the settings panel in MT5. I assumed this

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Does MT5 cache instrument data?

I notice that even after backtesting the same instruments frequently, MT5 seems to spend a lot of time downloading data. Does MT5 download the same data with each test? This wouldn't seem to be very inefficient

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Controlling process priority during optimization

Controlling process priority during optimization When all cores are used during optimization, the system gets very sluggish. Does anyone know a way to set process priority lower without having to go into task manager every time? Some app that runs on system startup and detects when the MT5 agents

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Any way to prevent unwanted input tests in optimizer?

If you're testing a system that takes both long and short positions, you are faced with the problem that the optimizer will test non-paired inputs for short and long trades. For example if I was trying to test SMA 20 through 60 with step 20, the optimizer will test 20, 40 and 60 MA for both long and

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Where to find CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) intraday data?

I'd like to backtest a strategy but not sure where to get the data. Also, I don't know if this is available as continuous 'cash' or 'spot' data. I've never tried to backtest data that comes in expiring contracts. I suppose backtesting could just be broken up into chunks corresponding to the various

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Can't change timeframe on some charts and they also do not update

I created a series of charts in Metatrader 4 to follow the instruments I trade. Strangely, some of them work fine but others never update unless you hit refresh and also if you try to change the timeframe, it won't change. They are stuck in one timeframe. I tried copying the template from a working