Embed spread for backtest

[Sunnybeach]

How to use the Embed spread for backtest?
Can we use Birt's TDS to do that?

[tickstory]

Hi Sunnybeach,

Once you have exported with Tickstory with the "Embed spread" option checked, you will simply need to launch with Birt's TDS. If TDS is installed in the MT4 Installation Folder, Tickstory will automatically use it to launch MT4.
After that, simply back-test as usual and variable spread will automatically be used.

Regards.

[Sunnybeach]

Than you for your answer!
Shall we enable it or not?

[tickstory]

Hi Sunnybeach,

I don't believe this setting will affect your results. TDS should use the embedded variable spread regardless. Of course, if you have any further queries on this, please contact the vendor.

Thanks.

[geldwolf]

Hi Sunnybeach,

I don't believe this setting will affect your results. TDS should use the embedded variable spread regardless. Of course, if you have any further queries on this, please contact the vendor.

Thanks.

Hi, what must be the input by : Embed spread + extra padding aand what is the function?

Thnaks in advance for the info.

[tickstory]

Hi Geldwolf,

The formula for the embedded spread is simply:

Spread = (tick.Ask - tick.Bid) + padding

Hope this helps.