If I may: The Beast is a thing of beauty. I had to bump The Beast from demo rotation a while back because my demos were all occupied by various versions of the ALF bot (which I was certain was going to make all of us filthy rich. Oh well.) So with ...

Sixths trading - an EA by macman, Bob and Steve mk 2

Master of Vituperative Pronouncements. I'm hoping that one day I do something stupid enough to be on the receiving end of one of 'em. Nothing would make me prouder. I would start an "I've Been Verbally Abused By Steve Hopwood" club (and never be ...

Sixths trading - an EA by macman, Bob and Steve mk 2

Now, that's handy. Thanks. One question: Is Specific Time Inputs a date? Mike

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Thanks, Viv, but I'm just stumblin' and bumblin' along like anybody else. We're lucky to have a guys like Steve and squalou around, who are happy to lend a hand and willing to share their work with the rest of us. Take Steve's Trade Management ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Darn it, Steve, I was trying to quit pestering you! Shoulda figured you'd be the first to respond. Thanks. A month ago, mql4 code looked like Chinese algebra to me. Starting to make a little progress, tho. I found a good place to learn some ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

I want to make a slightly different version of this EA, replacing the MA with CCI. Don't want to keep pestering Steve, so I've been trying to learn how to do this stuff myself. Took a stab at it and the result is attached below, with the hope that a ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Oh, absolutely. But without tremendous flexibility, cranium shape is a moot point.

Sixths trading - an EA by macman, Bob and Steve mk 2

And a fine user guide it is. Eminently readable, refreshingly succinct and simple enough for even a man with his head up his arse to understand. I highly recommend it.

Sixths trading - an EA by macman, Bob and Steve mk 2

I've never seen #perfect Swing before. Can you tell us what it's about? Thanks

MTF HA HTID System

Peter--actually, the 240 Alf is comparable to a 50ema, but it works a little better for me as far as (regular) Alf is concerned. Mike

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Here ya go, bro.

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

[quote=peterke;4244759] I really didn't like using an EMA to define the trend, what with it going north while Alf's going south, and vice versa so much of the time, so that left me with just RSI. If you watch RSI live, it crosses and retreats from ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

This thread's not completely dead, although it is starting to smell a little. Actually, I've been trying to sort out trending issues. RSI wasn't really cutting it, imo. A little too vague at the moment of truth--the actual cross of the 50 level. ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Hey, Pete--Steve'll have to take that one. I'm not a coder either, and for me, comprehending some of that stuff ain't easy. My only consolation is that Steve was in the same boat at one time. FWIW, I think your solution is very good. Mike

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Optimization is really just the computer trading by hindsight. It can run every possible combination of variables until it uncovers the most profitable setup, BUT, it only applies to the test period. So does it really help us with future price ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

19? Steve, I'm not good at backtesting. In fact, I'm not too good at any of this. But, my eyeball tests say that 15 or 30M TFs are better, with much tighter stops. Have you tried shorter TFs? And, are you running it OOTB?

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Losing the variable after a shutdown is not a worry. If the EA is trading round-the-clock, yes, but it's not really meant to be used that way. It's a session-specific system, so starts and stops are normal. My goal with this is to avoid a head fake ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

OK. I would say the level remains in effect unless a subsequent candle closes on the other side of Alf. Would that work?

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

As an honest-to-goodnes non-coder, this is very confusing. Since the crossing candle's h/l is established prior to the next candle opening, can't that level just become the threshold for entry as soon as price moves above/below it? Geez, I must ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Well, I don't want to enter a trade until the high or low of the Alf-crossing candle is surpassed. Is that possible? It's brijon's famous Magic of 3 entry.

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou