Tester: Testing Features and Limits in MetaTrader 4

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New article Testing Features and Limits in MetaTrader 4 has been published:

This article allows to find out more about features and limits of Strategy Tester in MetaTrader 4.

Author: MetaQuotes Software Corp.

 
Zero bar of another timeframe for the same symbol under test is modeled approximately
Open = correct Open, Close = correct Close, Low = min (Open,Close), High = max (Open,Close), Volume = final Volume (false)
Is no longer correct, per Tester in the Terminal MetaTrader 4: It Should Be Known - MQL4 Articles and in EA testing
 

With Build 610 my strategy tester does not do any trade any more.

The EA is approved from Build 5xx and working in live accounts. New directory structure is understood. Many EAs and FX pairs were tried.

The strategy tester worked well before Build 610, now it says -Expert loaded, -Spread set, -Parameters set but NO trade is done during simulation. I can not get any output, even print statements fail.

I am helpless searching since 1 week, who can help?

Thanks, RoMe

 
This article was helpful.  I've been pulling my hair out trying to figure out why my scalper EA won't place a trade in strategy tester.  It is because my code relies on "sleep" command.
 

The article provides a solid overview of the features and limitations of the Strategy Tester in MetaTrader 4, which is particularly valuable for those who are new to developing and testing strategies on this platform. It thoroughly explains which aspects are modeled during the testing process, helping users to better understand the potential outcomes in real trading conditions. This article serves as a strong foundation for building more advanced trading algorithms.

However, it's important to note that this article was written in 2005, and now we are in 2024. Over these nearly two decades, MetaTrader 4 has undergone numerous updates, and the forex market has also evolved significantly. Today, we have access to more advanced tools and features, both in MetaTrader 4 and its newer versions, such as MetaTrader 5.

A question that comes to mind is: do the functions described in the article still apply to the current versions of MetaTrader 4, or have there been new developments or limitations that should be mentioned? I would be interested to hear current opinions on the effectiveness of the Strategy Tester in today’s market environment.

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