Gold Guardian M5 EA

1) Overview

This Expert Advisor is designed ONLY for XAUUSD (Gold) and optimized for M5 execution. It was built with one priority: controlled trading with realistic risk management.

This EA is suitable for traders who want an automated system that focuses on trade quality, capital protection, and consistent execution instead of overtrading or risky recovery methods.

2) Prop Firm Ready (Recommended Risk Settings)

This EA is designed with strict risk control and is suitable for traders who follow prop firm style risk discipline.

• Recommended Risk per Trade: 0.25% to 1.0%
• Safer Setting: 0.25% to 0.50% (recommended for conservative users)
• Maximum Suggested Risk: 1.0% for better drawdown control

Lower risk per trade helps reduce drawdown and improves stability, especially under strict prop firm rules.

3) Prop Firm Setup Preset (Recommended Risk Plan)

If you are using this EA for a prop firm account, risk control is the most important factor. Below is a suggested risk plan based on common prop firm drawdown rules.

Note: Prop firm rules differ between companies. Always follow your firm's daily drawdown and max loss limits. Lower risk per trade improves stability and helps reduce psychological pressure.

4) Key Benefits

• Gold-only optimization: designed specifically for XAUUSD
• M5 execution: optimized for active market movement and entry timing
• Risk-based position sizing: auto lot sizing based on selected risk per trade
• Trade management: includes protection logic to reduce unnecessary losses
• Structured RR approach: disciplined strategy targeting 2R concept

5) Risk Management and Trade Management

Most automated systems fail long-term because they ignore risk. This EA is built with a risk-first design and includes trade management features to keep exposure controlled.

• Risk % Auto Lot: lot size is calculated automatically based on your selected risk
• RR-Based Exit (2R): structured profit targeting approach
• Breakeven Protection: helps protect trades when conditions become favorable
• Exposure Control: designed to keep trading disciplined during different market conditions

6) Best Practice: Run 24/5 (VPS Recommended)

This EA is designed to trade automatically on XAUUSD M5. To get the best and most consistent performance, it is strongly recommended to keep MetaTrader running 24 hours / 5 days.

• Avoid missing valid entry opportunities
• More consistent execution across sessions (especially active market hours)
• Helps maintain stable long-term performance and recovery after losing periods

If you cannot keep your PC running continuously, please use a VPS.

Tip: VPS improves stability and execution quality (recommended for serious users).

7) Genuine Approach (Not Tester Only Tricks)

Some systems look perfect in Strategy Tester but break in live trading due to unrealistic assumptions. This EA is designed with a real-account mindset: controlled risk, responsible exposure, and protection logic.

• No Martingale (no lot doubling)
• No Grid (no averaging down)
• No infinite recovery logic
• Risk-based position sizing to keep exposure controlled

Backtest reports are included for transparency, but please understand: live results depend on broker conditions such as spread, slippage, commission, execution speed, and market volatility.

8) Performance Summary (Backtest Reports)

Backtest reports are provided for transparency. The provided reports are based on:

• Deposit: $10,000
• Risk per Trade: 1% (risk-based position sizing)
• Symbol / Timeframe: XAUUSD M5

Summary Thoughts

2024: The performance shows a controlled and stable result with a higher Profit Factor. This year demonstrates the EA's ability to focus on quality setups with disciplined risk management.

2025: The EA maintained positive performance with a larger number of trades. Profit Factor is slightly lower compared to 2024, which is normal when trade frequency increases and market conditions change. Overall, the system still demonstrates consistency and risk control across a full year of trading.

Note: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Backtest results depend on broker conditions such as spread, slippage, commission and execution speed.

9) Recommended Setup

• Symbol: XAUUSD
• Timeframe: M5
• Broker: Low spread and stable execution recommended
• VPS: Recommended for best stability and 24/5 trading

10) Rental Price

Monthly Rental: $49 / month

This rental option is ideal if you want to test the EA under your broker conditions before long-term commitment.

11) FAQ

Q: Does this EA use Martingale or Grid?
A: No. This EA uses risk-based money management and trade protection features. It does not use martingale, grid, or dangerous recovery systems.

Q: Can I use this EA on other pairs?
A: No. This EA is optimized only for XAUUSD (Gold).

Q: Can I use it on other timeframes?
A: This EA is designed for M5. Other timeframes are not recommended.

Q: Is VPS required?
A: Not required, but highly recommended for best stability and execution quality.

Q: What is the Magic Number and why is it important?
A: The Magic Number is a unique ID used by the EA to recognize and manage only its own trades. This helps prevent conflicts with manual trades or other EAs. If you run multiple EA instances, you can use different Magic Numbers to keep trade management separated.

Q: What risk per trade should I use for prop firm accounts?
A: For prop firm style risk control, the recommended range is 0.25% to 1.0% per trade. For maximum safety and drawdown control, use 0.25% to 0.50%.

12) User Manual and Tester Guide

Installation: Attach the EA to XAUUSD M5, enable Algo Trading, and keep MT5 running for best performance.

Strategy Tester: Use Every tick based on real ticks for best accuracy. Results may vary between brokers due to spread, slippage, commission and execution conditions.

Risk Warning: Trading involves risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Use proper risk settings and trade responsibly.