Kloss Trading Strategy
Info
The Kloss Trading Strategy is a Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 that this strategy utilizes three indicators: moving average (ma), commodity channel index (cci), and stochastic. The trading logic is as follows:- Buy when CCI is below a certain level, Stochastic is below a level, and price is above the MA.
Usage
This tool is typically used for automated trading on major forex pairs and gold.
Platform
This Expert Advisor works exclusively on MetaTrader 5 (both build 600+ and newer versions).
Setup
Place the downloaded file in MQL5/Experts folder via File ? Open Data Folder in MetaTrader 5.
How to Install and Use Kloss Trading Strategy
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
This strategy utilizes three indicators: Moving Average (MA), Commodity Channel Index (CCI), and Stochastic.
Typical Use Case
This Expert Advisor excels in automated trading and technical analysis on MetaTrader 5.
Compatible Platform & Setup
This Expert Advisor works on MetaTrader 5. Place the file in the MQL5/Experts folder and restart the terminal.
Description & Settings
Related: Interactive Chart Trading Panel with Risk Management for MT5 - another powerful expert for MetaTrader 5 traders.
This strategy utilizes three indicators: Moving Average (MA), Commodity Channel Index (CCI), and Stochastic.Also recommended: Trading Panel EA - Enhanced Trade Management - similar expert with strong performance on MetaTrader 5.
The trading logic is as follows:
- Buy when CCI is below a certain level, Stochastic is below a level, and price is above the MA.
- Sell when CCI is above a certain level, Stochastic is above a level, and price is below the MA.
The provided images illustrate the strategy's performance in the Strategy Tester's visual mode and the results of the tester.
Fig. 1: Deals executed in the Expert Advisor Tester, showcasing a sell trade above the MA, with different shifts applied to MA and price.
Fig. 2: Results of the Expert Advisor's performance for the last year (2026) on the EURUSD H1 chart.
Parameters:
- Lots: Lot size; if set to 0, the Maximum Risk parameter is used.
- Maximum Risk: Risk percentage (default value when Lots=0).
- Stop Loss: Stop loss in points; 0 for no stop loss.
- Take Profit: Take profit in points; 0 for no take profit.
- RevClose: Close position with an opposite trading signal.
- MAPeriod: Moving Average period.
- MAMethod: Moving Average method.
- MAPrice: Moving Average price.
- MAShift: Bar from which MA value is taken for comparison with the price.
- PShift: Bar from which price value is taken for comparison with MA.
- CCIPeriod: CCI period.
- CCIPrice: CCI price.
- CCIDiffer: CCI level (in both directions from 0 for buy and sell).
- CCIShift: Bar on which CCI is checked.
- STKPeriod: K Stochastic period.
- STDPeriod: D Stochastic period.
- STSPeriod: S Stochastic period.
- STMethod: Stochastic method.
- STPrice: Stochastic price.
- STShift: Bar on which Stochastic is checked.
- STDiffer: Stochastic level (in both directions from 50 for buy and sell).
- CommonShift: Common shift added to the shift variable of all indicators.
- MWMode: Place stop loss and take profit after position opening.
You may also like: Blue Moon EA: Advanced EMA Envelope Trading for MT5 - excellent alternative for expert users on MetaTrader 5.
Source Code
#property copyright "robotfx"
#property link "https://robotfx.org"
#property description "this code is educational. feel free to use, modify and upgrade as you wish. visit robotfx.org for professional trading tools"
#property version "1.00"
#include <trade/trade.mqh>
#include <trade/symbolinfo.mqh>
#include <trade/dealinfo.mqh>
#include <trade/positioninfo.mqh>
ctrade trade;
cdealinfo deal;.......
⚠ 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.