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Old 08-23-2006, 08:47 PM
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Can any one tell me if I can use a expert advisor to run on demo accountut
not back testing
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Yes, you can.
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Yes, you can.


1.If an EA does good in backtesting may not do good in Forward testing?.

2. If an EA does trade good in forward testing, how long you need to test for consistancy?

Thanks in advance
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1.If an EA does good in backtesting may not do good in Forward testing?.

2. If an EA does trade good in forward testing, how long you need to test for consistancy?

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1. Sometimes yet, sometimes not. Depends on the trading system.
2. It is individually. I prefer 6 or 8 months.
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