Exp i-Spectr Analysis Chaikin
This tool for MetaTrader 5 is specifically engineered to streamline your trading operations. This Expert Advisor serves as automated trading software. It is utilized to monitor financial markets and execute trades based on predefined algorithmic rules, enabling precise position management without the need for constant manual oversight.
How to Setup and Use Exp i-Spectr Analysis Chaikin
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.
Description & Settings
The Exp_i-SpectrAnalysis_Chaikin Expert Advisor is based on change of direction of the indicator. The signal is formed when a bar is closing if there is change of direction of the indicator line.
This Expert Advisor requires the compiled indicator file i-SpectrAnalysis_Chaikin.ex5 in order to run. Place it to <terminal_data_folder>\MQL5\Indicators.
It should be noted, that the averaging algorithm used in the i-SpectrAnalysis_Chaikin causes the resulting indicator to be redrawn on all bars. Therefore, after some it is impossible to get the picture of the real indicator state for the moment when the deal was performed.
Note that the TradeAlgorithms.mqh library file allows using Expert Advisors with brokers who offer
nonzero spread
and the option of setting Stop Loss and Take Profit
together with position opening
. You can download more variants of the library at the following link: .
Default Expert Advisor's input parameters have been used during the tests shown below. Stop Loss and Take Profit have not been used during the tests.
Fig.1. The instances of history of deals on the chart.
Testing results for 2015 at GBPUSD H4:
Fig.2. Testing results chart