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ENSharpe 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.
ENWhat 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.
ENUkraine & 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.
ENWhat 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.
ENThe 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.
ENLearn 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.
ENForex 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.
ENThe 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.
ENHow 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.