An underrated feature of Metatrader's Backtester is its ability to define a custom fitness function for the genetic optimization process. We will try to optimize the equity curve for straightness.
Metaquotes has been trying for a couple of years to replace Metatrader 4 with the new and allegedly improved version 5. In this post, I will try to shed some light on the reasons why this has failed so far and how the two versions compare to one another now.
In July 2017 Metaquotes introduced the capability to create custom symbols including the possibility to import your own price data. Time to take a look how it's actually working.
In this article we are trying to overcome a shortcoming of the MQL programing language by introducing an object oriented way of order handling and offering methods for filtering and sorting a selection of MT4 orders.read more