Antifragile EA
Info
The Antifragile EA is a Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 4 that antifragile ea is an innovative trading strategy inspired by the concept of antifragility, as introduced by nassim nicholas taleb in his book 'antifragile: things that gain from disorder'. The strategy is based on the premise that markets are inherently volatile and can benefit from unpredictable events.
Usage
This tool is typically used for automated trading on major forex pairs and gold.
Platform
This Expert Advisor works exclusively on MetaTrader 4 (both build 600+ and newer versions).
Setup
Place the downloaded file in MQL4/Experts folder via File ? Open Data Folder in MetaTrader 4.
How to Install and Use Antifragile EA
1. Installation: Open the "File" menu, select "Open Data Folder," navigate to MQL/Experts, paste your file, and restart the terminal.
2. Activation: Drag the EA from the Navigator onto a chart, ensure "Allow live trading" is checked in the Common tab, and verify the AutoTrading button is green.
3. Optimization: Right-click your chart, choose "Expert List," click "Properties" to adjust inputs, and save your preferred setup as a set file for future use.
4. Maintenance: Regularly check the "Experts" tab in the terminal window to monitor trade logs and potential execution errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my EA not opening trades? A: Check the "AutoTrading" button, ensure "Allow live trading" is enabled, and verify your broker allows automated trading on your account type.
Q: Can I run multiple EAs on one chart? A: No, each chart can only host one active EA; however, you can open multiple charts for different currency pairs to run several EAs.
Q: What does the "smiley face" icon mean? A: A smiley face in the top-right corner of the chart indicates the EA is successfully running; a frowny face means it is disabled.
What this tool does
Antifragile EA is an innovative trading strategy inspired by the concept of antifragility, as introduced by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his book 'Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder'.
Typical Use Case
This Expert Advisor excels in automated trading and technical analysis on MetaTrader 4.
Compatible Platform & Setup
This Expert Advisor works on MetaTrader 4. Place the file in the MQL4/Experts folder and restart the terminal.
Description & Settings
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The strategy is based on the premise that markets are inherently volatile and can benefit from unpredictable events.
The idea is straightforward: the market either goes up or down, and when it reverses, we can profit.
The strategy involves placing a series of sell and buy limit orders with increasing lot sizes, waiting for market reversals.
Strategy Tester Report:
Antifragile EA
Tripleafx-FX-Demo (Build 468)
Symbol:
EURUSD (Euro vs US Dollar)
Period:
1 Minute (M1) 1971.05.25 22:00 - 2026.02.21 16:41
Model:
Open Prices Only (for expert advisors controlling bar opening)
Parameters:
StartingLot=0.1; IncreasePercentage=100; SpaceBetweenTrades=50; NumberOfTrades=50; StopLoss=100; TrailingStop=200; TradeLong=true; TradeShort=true; Magic=2157
Bars in Test:
4627786
Ticks Modelled:
9049847
Modelling Quality:
N/A
Mismatched Charts Errors:
0
Initial Deposit:
1000000.00
Total Net Profit:
5073443.28
Gross Profit:
14295328.07
Gross Loss:
-9221884.79
Profit Factor:
1.55
Expected Payoff:
104.18
Absolute Drawdown:
542746.21
Maximal Drawdown:
1834631.03 (23.66%)
Relative Drawdown:
60.58% (702756.80)
Total Trades:
48700
Short Positions (Won %):
24731 (17.89%)
Long Positions (Won %):
23969 (18.48%)
Profit Trades (% of Total):
8853 (18.18%)
Loss Trades (% of Total):
39847 (81.82%)
Largest:
Profit Trade:
84591.89
Loss Trade:
-717.25
Average:
Profit Trade:
1614.74
Loss Trade:
-231.43
Maximum:
Consecutive Wins (Profit):
12 (14294.86)
Consecutive Losses (Loss):
146 (-37163.29)
Maximal:
Consecutive Profit (Wins):
302887.96 (4)
Consecutive Loss (Losses):
-37163.29 (146)
Average:
Consecutive Wins:
2
Consecutive Losses:
8
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Source Code
#property copyright "robotfx"
#property link "https://robotfx.org"
extern double startinglot = 0.1;
extern double increasepercentage = 1;
extern int spacebetweentrades = 700;
extern int numberoftrades = 50;
extern int stoploss = 300;
extern int trailingstop = 100;
extern bool tradelong = true;
extern bool tradeshort = true;
.......
⚠ Limitations & Risk Warning
- This tool is provided for educational and testing purposes only.
- Past performance does not guarantee future results.
- Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Use on a demo account first.
- Results may vary depending on market conditions, broker, and settings.
- We recommend thorough backtesting and forward testing before using with real funds.