trailing stop ea
Info
The trailing stop ea is a Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 4 that the trailingstop eamanages an open position with a trader supplied trailing stop. if the trailing stop is less than the allowed stop, the ea changes it to the allowed minimum stop.
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 trailing stop 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
the trailingstop eamanages an open position with a trader supplied trailing stop.
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
Related: Quantora Trailing Stop Manager: Automatic Stop Loss for MT4 - another powerful expert for MetaTrader 4 traders.
Also recommended: e-trailing2: enhanced trailing stop expert advisor - similar expert with strong performance on MetaTrader 4.
thetrailingstop ea
manages an open position with a trader supplied trailing stop. if the trailing stop is less than the allowed stop, the ea changes it to the allowed minimum stop.
trader can run the ea on any chart even if the ticket number (s)he supplied is for a different symbol.
Source Code
#property copyright "robotfx"
#property link "https://robotfx.org"
#property version "1.00"
#property description "this code is educational. feel free to use, modify and upgrade as you wish. visit robotfx.org for professional trading tools"
#property strict
extern int ticket_of_open_pos=1; // the ticket number of the open pos that you want the ea to manage it
extern int trailing_points=200; // trailing stop in points
int k;
int i;
int tic;.......
⚠ 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.