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Articles, guides et analyses sur le trading algorithmique, les stratégies de backtesting, l'analyse quantitative et la qualité des données.
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The Best Automated Trading Software Is Not Enough
Automated strategy-generation software can help you discover trading ideas faster — but finding a candidate strategy is only the beginning. Here's why coding skills and manual refinement remain essential.
How to Install an EA in MetaTrader 4: Step-by-Step Guide
Loading an Expert Advisor in MT4 is easy once you know where to look. This guide walks you through the 5 steps to install any EA in MetaTrader 4, from downloading the platform to running your first automated strategy.
How to Load Data in MT5: 4 Steps to Import Historical Data in MetaTrader 5
MT5 historical data is limited by default. This step-by-step guide shows how to create a custom symbol and import intraday data in MetaTrader 5 so you can backtest your automated trading strategy on a full history.
What is Quantitative Trading?
Quantitative trading uses mathematical models and statistical analysis to find and execute trading opportunities. Here is a plain-language breakdown of how it works, what you need to get started, and its real strengths and weaknesses.
MT4 vs MT5 — A Comparison
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are the two dominant platforms for retail algorithmic trading. Despite sharing a brand, they are not compatible with each other. Here is a practical breakdown of the differences that matter for backtesting and strategy development.
Top Day Trading Strategies: A Complete Guide
Day trading means buying and selling a financial instrument within the same session, capitalising on small intraday price moves. This guide covers the five major strategies every day trader should know.
Using Expert Advisors for Trade Management
Trade management determines overall trading success. This article explores how Expert Advisors automate decision-making, eliminate emotional trading, and consistently apply predetermined rules for entries, exits, and position management.
How to Read a Backtest Report: Key Parameters Explained
After running a backtest in MetaTrader's Strategy Tester, you need to know which numbers actually matter. This guide explains the key parameters — total net profit, maximal drawdown, total trades, and profit trades — and what they tell you about your trading system.
Rolling Rules for Futures Contracts
Futures contracts expire on set dates. When expiration approaches, traders must decide whether to offset, settle, or roll their position into the next contract month. Here is how each option works and the full rolling schedule for major futures markets.