💰 BUDGET: $200-$2,800 (Negotiable) Institutional EA with 20+ Systems | Sharpe 4.2+ | Quant Firm Standards

💰 BUDGET: $200-$2,800 (Negotiable)

Institutional EA with 20+ Systems | Sharpe 4.2+ | Quant Firm Standards

DESCRIPTION

I need an experienced MQL5 developer to build a professional institutional-grade EA with 20+ integrated trading systems for MetaTrader 5.

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

Architecture:
• 20+ independent trading systems (trend, mean reversion, volatility, breakout)
• ON/OFF toggle for each system (user selectable)
• Simultaneously tradeable or individually selectable
• Individual + combined performance tracking

Performance Targets (€1,000 starting capital):

All metrics shown as % FIRST, then €:

✓ Sharpe Ratio: ≥4.2 (420 bp) - CRITICAL
✓ Profit Factor: ≥3.2 (320%)
✓ Expected Payoff: ≥4.5% (€45/trade)
✓ Max Drawdown: ≤6.5% (€65)
✓ Recovery Factor: ≥13.5 (1,350%)
✓ Win Rate: ≥70%
✓ Z-Score: ≥3.8 (statistical significance)
✓ AHPR: ≥1.85% monthly (22.2% annual)
✓ GHPR: ≥1.82% monthly (21.8% annual)
✓ Total Net Profit: ≥1,584.7% (€15,847)

All metrics must be reported in % AND € format

Backtesting & Validation:
• 5-year backtest showing annual breakdown (1-yr, 2-yr, 3-yr, 4-yr, 5-yr)
• All 46 MT5 Strategy Tester metrics reported
• Forward test validation (1-3 months minimum)
• Walk-forward analysis proving no overfitting
• Individual system backtest results
• Screenshots/proof of all metrics

Real-Time INFO PANEL:

The EA must display on-chart monitoring panel showing:
• Current equity, balance, drawdown (€ and %)
• Open positions count & total P&L
• Win/loss count and rate
• Monthly profit (€ and %)
• Active systems (X of 20)
• Average win/loss (€)
• Risk per trade (%)
• Last trade result
• Drawdown warnings if >4%

User Manual & Documentation:

1. Quick Start Guide (beginner - setup & first trade)

2. Basic Settings Guide (essential parameters)

3. Advanced Settings (all 20 systems + optimization)

4. 12 Key Metrics Explained:

   • Sharpe Ratio: €4.20 return per €1 risk

   • Max Drawdown: Worst loss from peak

   • Profit Factor: €3.20 profit per €1 lost

   • Recovery Factor: €13.50 earned per €1 DD

   • Expected Payoff: €45 average per trade

   • Win Rate: 70% of trades win

   • Z-Score: 99.9% statistical confidence

   • Risk/Reward Ratio: 2.57:1

5. Troubleshooting (common issues & solutions)

6. System Combination Strategy (how to run 20 together)

Risk Management Features:
• Lot sizing by risk % (automated calculation)
• Daily loss limit (user-set €)
• Monthly loss limit (user-set €)
• Stop loss & take profit management
• Breakeven move option
• Email alerts & notifications
• Slippage & spread tolerance settings

Code Requirements:
• Clear comments explaining each system
• Readable, professional code structure
• Modular design (easy to modify individual systems)
• Scalable to additional systems
• No external dependencies

Deliverables Checklist:
✓ Complete EA code (MQL5)
✓ All backtest reports with screenshots
✓ Forward test results & proof
✓ Walk-forward analysis documentation
✓ Individual system results
✓ User manual (PDF, 20+ pages)
✓ Info panel screenshots
✓ 1-month post-delivery support

Payment & Timeline:

Budget: €900 - €1,500 (negotiable based on experience)
Timeline: 6-8 weeks
Preferred: Milestone-based (escrow protection)

Developer Qualifications:

Required:
• 3+ years MQL5 development experience
• Multi-system EA development background
• Backtest optimization experience
• Walk-forward analysis knowledge
• Portfolio of previous EAs (5+ samples)

Nice to Have:
• Quant trading background
• Institutional trading experience
• Advanced MT5 skills
• Published trading strategies

Communication:
• Weekly progress updates with screenshots
• Respond to questions within 24 hours
• Share intermediate backtests for feedback
• 1 month post-delivery support (bug fixes, optimization)

Acceptance Criteria:

Before final payment, EA must pass:
• All performance metrics met (Sharpe 4.2+, etc.)
• Forward test ≥80% of backtest metrics
• All 46 MT5 factors reported correctly
• Real-time panel fully functional
• Complete documentation provided
• Code properly commented
• Successful deployment on test account

Notes:
This is a serious project requiring expertise. Unrealistic promises or low-quality portfolios will be rejected. All work must be verified before payment. Escrow recommended for buyer protection.

Initial capital range: €1,000 - €10,000
Target instrument: XAUUSD (or your preferred)
Timeframe: Flexible (MT5 compatible)