Simulate trades to permanently optimize indicator settings

[nk0815]

Hi all,

this is quite a long shot, but I just had the idea to let my EA simulate trades on different indicator settings, to always know the best settings for i.e. the last 3 or 6 months. I would then automatically update the real entry settings with the best performing ones.

While I am aware that I could do this by using demo accounts, and update the settings manually, this would not be suitable for backtesting.

Is there any way to simulate trades without actually taking them?

[biztet]

Just stick with 1 best setting. Watch the real performance. Then you can decide to change new setting if you need one.

[l'andorrà]

@nk0815 You can 'simulate' them on a demo account separated from your trading account.