sji_sji: Is it possible to back-test an mql4 script on previous period of time? Is there a way to configure a server to use old chart info? I'm building a algorithm that moves on major news and executing at the right pace is very important. I'd like to back test it on previous news events. Any help would be appreciated!
In MetaTrader 4, that is done in the "Strategy Tester". As with any application, it is best to read the documentation first before considering such basic queries.
sji_sji:
I'd like to back test it on previous news events. Any help would be appreciated!
There is no slippage in the strategy tester so slippage that you may experience around news times on a real time chart will not happen in the tester. This can give misleading results.
I'd like to back test it on previous news events. Any help would be appreciated!
And there is no tick history, only simulated from M1 OHLCV. Therefor movement during news will not be accurate.
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Is it possible to back-test an mql4 script on previous period of time? Is there a way to configure a server to use old chart info? I'm building a algorithm that moves on major news and executing at the right pace is very important. I'd like to back test it on previous news events. Any help would be appreciated!