Different RESULTS
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Hi, when I optimize I get a max PF of 1.54, but when I run a test with that same settings I get a PF of 1.99. Why the difference? All the readings I get in optimize is always much better when loading the settings in the EA. How can I fix that and if not which can I trust
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Mt4 or Mt5 ?
Difference may be history data or perhaps execution delay. In any case, I'd say profit factor is very poor measure of EA profitability. Number of trades per year and max equity drawdown tell much more. -
@roar MT4, I'm using dukas copy and any other ea does not do this
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Okay, can you pinpoint any major differencies to other EAs? Market execution vs pending orders?
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@antonio-0 I'm using pending orders execution time set to 0
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@roar Pending orders price offset 0, is it wrong?
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@antonio-0 Offset can surely be 0.
Well, I don't really know what is happening with your testing.
I assume you have a scalping strategy, because they are so sensitive to testing parameters. I recommend live testing, because mt4 backtesting is never good for scalping. -
@roar Thanx, Ill give it a try on live account with min lots
