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• Do forex EAs actually work?Some EAs work; most don't. The difference is whether the edge survives out-of-sample testing. Here's how to tell a …
• What is walk-forward testing?Walk-forward testing optimises on one slice of history then tests on the next unseen slice, rolling forward repeate…
• Why do backtests fail in live trading?Backtests fail live because of curve fitting, unmodelled costs, unrealistic fills, survivorship in the data, and lo…
• What is a good profit factor for a trading strategy?A profit factor above 1.0 is profitable; 1.2–1.5 is a realistic, durable edge. Anything above 2.5 on retail timefra…
• How much should I risk per trade?Most durable systems risk 0.5%–1% of equity per trade. We tested 0.5%, 1% and 1.5% — only 0.5% stayed robust out-of…