Martingale EA - Page 89

wolfe · #**881** (**permalink**) 02-27-2008, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBoppa

Puh, i just wake up and there are 5 new pages to read!

You guys have to slow down with an old man...

Thanks for the interest BigBoppa! Please share any ideas or concerns.

wolfe · #**882** (**permalink**) 02-27-2008, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElectricSavant

Entry is not correct in 1.8..

You added or subtracted when you should of done the opposite...we are getting entries at 2 pips inside the bar...or else the lookback did not lookback correctly...

ES

This is the last thing I want to be on the "same page" with, before I post the (hopefully) corrected v1_8.

Let me explain what I tried to do:

All long ordersend commands must use the ask.

PHP Code:


			
OrderSend(Symbol(),OP_BUY,Lot_Size,Ask,Slippage,NULL,NULL,"TFX_LONG_ADDITIONAL",Magic_Number,0,Green);

All short ordersend commands must use the bid.

PHP Code:


			
OrderSend(Symbol(),OP_SELL,Lot_Size,Bid,Slippage,NULL,NULL,"TFX_SHORT_ADDITIONAL",Magic_Number,0,Red);

When you see an arrow on a chart for an opened long order, that arrow is the ask. The ask is the price you're long order opened at.

When you see an arrow on a chart for an opened short order, that arrow is the bid. The bid is the price you're short order opened at.

At least this is how I understand things.

So, in the code all the entry possibilities for a long I used the Ask:

PHP Code:


			
if (((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask >= Next_Buy)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==false))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask <= Next_Buy)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==false))||

     ((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask >= Next_Buy)&&(Ask>Last_Buy)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask >= Next_Buy)&&(OTL(Magic_Number)==0)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask <= Next_Buy)&&(Ask<Last_Buy)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask <= Next_Buy)&&(OTL(Magic_Number)==0)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true)))

   {

In the code all the entry possibilities for a short I used the Bid:

PHP Code:


			
if (((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid <= Next_Sell)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==false))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid >= Next_Sell)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==false))||

     ((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid <= Next_Sell)&&(Bid<Last_Sell)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid <= Next_Sell)&&(OTS(Magic_Number)==0)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid >= Next_Sell)&&(Bid>Last_Sell)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid >= Next_Sell)&&(OTS(Magic_Number)==0)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true)))

   {

This is what made sense to me, maybe I'm wrong though.

I tried to make it so when you enter 2 for your EntryLag_Long, the "arrow" is opened at 2 pips above the high, and when you enter 2 for your EntryLag_Short, the "arrow" is opened 2 pips below the low.

Now you know my reasoning and how I coded this, so is it right?

ElectricSavant · #**883** (**permalink**) 02-27-2008, 03:23 AM

I will test...Thank you wolfe. Can I have some of those "smart pills" you are taking...What is your secret to keeping such a consistently nimble mind?

Your reasoning seems as sharp as a tack...

ES

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfe

This is the last thing I want to be on the "same page" with, before I post the (hopefully) corrected v1_8.

Let me explain what I tried to do:

All long ordersend commands must use the ask.

PHP Code:


			
OrderSend(Symbol(),OP_BUY,Lot_Size,Ask,Slippage,NULL,NULL,"TFX_LONG_ADDITIONAL",Magic_Number,0,Green);

All short ordersend commands must use the bid.

PHP Code:


			
OrderSend(Symbol(),OP_SELL,Lot_Size,Bid,Slippage,NULL,NULL,"TFX_SHORT_ADDITIONAL",Magic_Number,0,Red);

When you see an arrow on a chart for an opened long order, that arrow is the ask. The ask is the price you're long order opened at.

When you see an arrow on a chart for an opened short order, that arrow is the bid. The bid is the price you're short order opened at.

At least this is how I understand things.

So, in the code all the entry possibilities for a long I used the Ask:

PHP Code:


			
if (((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask >= Next_Buy)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==false))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask <= Next_Buy)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==false))||

     ((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask >= Next_Buy)&&(Ask>Last_Buy)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask >= Next_Buy)&&(OTL(Magic_Number)==0)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask <= Next_Buy)&&(Ask<Last_Buy)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Ask <= Next_Buy)&&(OTL(Magic_Number)==0)&&(Last_Type==OP_SELL)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true)))

   {

In the code all the entry possibilities for a short I used the Bid:

PHP Code:


			
if (((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid <= Next_Sell)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==false))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid >= Next_Sell)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==false))||

     ((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid <= Next_Sell)&&(Bid<Last_Sell)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==true)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid <= Next_Sell)&&(OTS(Magic_Number)==0)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid >= Next_Sell)&&(Bid>Last_Sell)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true))||

     ((Pyramid==false)&&(Use_MA_Entry==false)&&(Bid >= Next_Sell)&&(OTS(Magic_Number)==0)&&(Last_Type==OP_BUY)&&(Last_Entry_Filter==true)))

   {

This is what made sense to me, maybe I'm wrong though.

I tried to make it so when you enter 2 for your EntryLag_Long, the "arrow" is opened at 2 pips above the high, and when you enter 2 for your EntryLag_Short, the "arrow" is opened 2 pips below the low.

Now you know my reasoning and how I coded this, so is it right?

ElectricSavant · #**884** (**permalink**) 02-27-2008, 03:36 AM

you guys...when wolfe gets done with the "LastEntryFilter corrected EA", I hope to illustrate how powerful it can be with the 5 MINUTE TF...

Visualize how it will work in pyramid mode...there will never be a subsequent Long entry after the opening long which will be lower than the opening long. The opening long will become the lowest of the upper grid....and vice versa for the Short..

hey this might even work better with Guppy!!

set the trail for 2 bucks at 50% ...

ES

wolfe · #**885** (**permalink**) 02-27-2008, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElectricSavant

I will test...Thank you wolfe. Can I have some of those "smart pills" you are taking...What is your secret to keeping such a consistently nimble mind?

Your reasoning seems as sharp as a tack...

ES

I'll post it tonight.

wolfe · #**886** (**permalink**) 02-27-2008, 03:49 AM

I like how it works with pyramid true, and LastEntryFilter true.

I DO NOT like the setting of pyramid false, and LastEntryFilter true. Be aware of this setting! I think it could hurt.

wolfe · #**887** (**permalink**) 02-27-2008, 04:04 AM

RE_POST OF v1_8

*Please re-install if you have downloaded v1_8 previously!*

kayvan · #**888** (**permalink**) 02-27-2008, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfe

Kayvan,

We will address these ideas after I fix current bugs. This should be soon.

thank you wolfe.

counting minutes , for that moment.

Telac · #**889** (**permalink**) 02-27-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfe

I'll post it tonight.

Many thanks Wolf and ElectricSavant - I've been following this from the beginning. I've always believed that there was a way to incorporate Martingale in some way successfully. I hope this turns out to be just that. Will be testing with anticipation - Thanks again!

ElectricSavant · #**890** (**permalink**) 02-27-2008, 01:52 PM

Thanks everybody you are very kind and thoughtful.

I just wanted to report v1.8 is now working correctly for the segment of testing I am in...

The LastEntryFilter method of trading actually places time on your side and the longer you are in a "trade-set" the more efficient it becomes.

I will not post a log-in yet as I want to test privatly a little longer to develop a setfile...if I make it that far!

Again.... the TS and the Last_Entry_Filter order placement logic, seem to be consistently functioning in v1.8.

ES

P.S. The "AutoRestart mode of true" bothers me less with the "Last_Entry_Filter = true method" . Another observation about "living with the trade" is I see lotsizes of 1.6 as the last size to reach to allow the TS of 2 bucks at 50% to work thus far...but the character of the market constantly changes and to harness that would be impossible (a hint to why nobody can beat the ElectricSavant Challenge™).