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Old 11-15-2006, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonathan You
I corrected it, the EA works but backtest result is terrible, can you explain the principle of the EA or the idea of author?
From autor:

> The bad trades have all been 5 mini lots, and some
> of the good trades
> > have been as high as 36 lots. It should trade
> allot more if I can get
> > it into an EA. I will make this available to
> everone as soon as I get
> > it working. I need some help if your willing to
> take a look.
> >
> > Here is what I am trying to do....
> >
> > I have 6 trend strengths. Each one uses different
> signals for entry
> > and exit ( if trend 1 is true use indicator 1
> ect...)
> >
> > I trade with the trend. signals with the trend are
> multiplied b the
> > value of the "trend strength" signals against the
> trend are traded
> > lightly or not at all. Based on EMA crosses "trend
> strengths"
> >
> > Exits are pulled as soon as any of the entry
> signals in the oppisite
> > direction of the position are active. This usually
> gets the peak or
> > valley.
> >
> > Here is what I need help with.....
> >
> > Entry signals....When trading manually I use CCI.
> I would like the
> > system to use different signals based on the trend
> (Ema Cross).
> >
> > Questions:
> > what signals work best in the following markets?
> > 1 through 6; 1 being ranging/trend reversing and 6
> being strong trend.
> > How do I do the money management?
> > would like the position size to grow as the
> signals get stronger. need
> > help coding this.
> > How do I draw the indicators on the chart?
> > How do I stop the program before a scheduled news
> event?
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