MT5 Fast vs Slow Optimization

[deathkid13]

Hi guys , as per the titles says , which one do you use to optimize your EA? Fast or Slow?

I do know that slow uses every possible combinations while fast picks some of the "best" as per mt5.

Can you share your thoughts on this which one is better?

[albyxx]

There is no doubt as to which method is better; obviously the slow complete algorithm.
But the fast genetic method may be useful to give you an idea of what to expect or what ranges to use.
The most important points to consider with the slow method are to reduce as much as possible the amount of parameters to optimize and secondly reduce the amount of steps of each parameter to optimize.
The video in the link below does a good job of highlighting some of the risks of the fast genetic method.
https://youtu.be/CtQ9qU1v3No

[deathkid13]

@albyxx thanks for the link man!