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Why Gold Is Reacting Weird (And What Algorithmic Traders Should Do About It)
Gold has been breaking its usual correlations with the dollar, real yields, and risk-off flows. Here's a systematic look at what's changed, why your XAUUSD model may be misfiring, and how to adapt.
Sharpe Ratio vs CAGR: How to Trade Off the Two Metrics in an 11-Year Backtest
When evaluating a long-term algorithmic trading backtest, Sharpe ratio and CAGR often pull in opposite directions. Here's a practical framework for deciding which one deserves more weight — and when.
MT5 EA in 2026: What's Driving the Surge in Interest and How to Evaluate One Properly
Search interest in MT5 Expert Advisors is climbing sharply. Here's a practitioner's guide to understanding what's behind the trend and how to rigorously assess any MT5 EA before you consider running it on a live account.
What Is a Good Profit Factor for an MT5 EA?
Profit factor is one of the most cited metrics in MT5 backtesting, but what number actually means your EA is worth trading? This guide breaks down how to interpret profit factor in context.
Ukraine & Iran Wars: Impact on Financial Markets and Where We Go From Here
Two simultaneous geopolitical crises — Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Iran-Israel conflict — have permanently altered the risk landscape for stocks, forex, commodities and futures. Here is our analysis and forecast for where each asset class is headed.
What is Continuous Futures Data and Back-Adjustment
Futures contracts expire — so how do you build a continuous historical price series? We explain the two approaches: raw concatenation and back-adjustment, and when each makes sense for backtesting.
The Worth of 1 Pip in EUR/USD
Many traders use pips as a measure to evaluate trading performance. This short guide explains what a pip is, how to calculate its value, and what a 1-pip move means for your EUR/USD position.
Learn MQL4 Programming: A Free Course for Expert Advisors on MetaTrader 4
A foundational video course teaching MQL4 programming for creating automated trading robots on MetaTrader 4, covering variables, operators, loops, and practical Expert Advisor implementation.
Forex Trading: It's All in the Exchange
An introductory guide to the foreign exchange market — how currency trading works, what drives exchange rates, and how platforms like MetaTrader 4 give retail traders access to the world's largest financial market.