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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.
What Is Algotrading? 7 Golden Rules to Begin
Algorithmic trading automates your trading idea into a financial program. Before you write a single line of code, there are seven principles that determine whether your system will survive contact with the real market.
What Is Walk Forward Analysis and Good Practices While Backtesting
Systems that perform brilliantly in backtests often disappoint in live trading. Walk forward analysis is the methodology that closes that gap — here's how it works and why it matters.
How to Become an Algorithmic Trader — Lesson 3: Build a Moving Average Crossover EA
Combine variables, OnInit(), OnTick(), and if statements to code a complete Moving Average crossover Expert Advisor in MQL4 from scratch. The first real trading robot of the series.
How to Become an Algorithmic Trader — Lesson 2: iMA() and OrderSend() Functions
Learn the two MQL4 functions at the core of almost every Expert Advisor: iMA() to read a Moving Average value, and OrderSend() to place a trade. Every parameter explained.
How to Become an Algorithmic Trader — Lesson 0: Setup MetaTrader and Your First EA
Introduction to algorithmic trading and Expert Advisors for MetaTrader 4. Learn what an Expert Advisor is, how to set up your MT4 environment, open MetaEditor, and create your very first EA template.
Best Trading Platforms for Algorithmic Trading
Choosing the right trading platform is the foundation of any algorithmic trading setup. This guide compares MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cAlgo, and NinjaTrader across ease of use, programming language, and community support.
How to Become an Algorithmic Trader — Lesson 1: The Structure of an Expert Advisor
Every Expert Advisor is built on three event handlers: OnInit(), OnDeinit(), and OnTick(). This lesson explains what each one does, when it fires, and what code belongs in each section.