Hi guys,
Looking for some help being new to Tickstory.
First- my understanding of FXT files is they contain the relevant tick data required by MT4's Strategy Tester (please correct me if I'm wrong).
My Question:
- Is one (1) FXT file required for each timeframe that you wish to test in MT4's strategy tester (using "Every Tick Method")?
Or
- Can we simply have one FXT file that can be used for testing all timeframes (Using "Every Tick Method")?
I understand HST files store different timeframes..
Appreciate your help.
Do I need to save FXT for every timeframe?
Re: Do I need to save FXT for every timeframe?
Hi Rg144,
An FXT file is required for every time-frame you wish to back-test in (eg. if you select "M5" in the as the Tester's "Period" you will need the 5 minute FXT file). The FXT file contains the detailed tick data that will be used by the strategy tester.
Technically speaking, the contents of the FXT file between time-frames is exactly the same except for a small piece of information in the header which describes the time-frame. It is this piece of information that unfortunately disallows you from simply renaming FXT files so you can back-test in another time-frame.
Hope this answers your question.
An FXT file is required for every time-frame you wish to back-test in (eg. if you select "M5" in the as the Tester's "Period" you will need the 5 minute FXT file). The FXT file contains the detailed tick data that will be used by the strategy tester.
Technically speaking, the contents of the FXT file between time-frames is exactly the same except for a small piece of information in the header which describes the time-frame. It is this piece of information that unfortunately disallows you from simply renaming FXT files so you can back-test in another time-frame.
Hope this answers your question.