Time frame issues
Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 11:38 am
Hi Every one
I am using DukasCopy data for my backtesting
After downloading DukasCopy data I export it into MT4 at GMT(0)
My broker (GlobalPrime) runs currently at GMT (+3)
So my backtesting is done in GMT (0) if I understand this correctly.
I believe that MT4 becomes the server for the historic data
If I compare live data from GP with the backtest data used by my EA
the candles have exactly the same time labels. I have no explanation for this.
The backtest show the same results with MT4 either on or off line.
I have attached a pic to illustrate this.
My EA is supposed to drop all trades 5 mins before midnight to get around swaps.
Has anybody an explanation for this. What do I miss here?
Thank you
ekke
I am using DukasCopy data for my backtesting
After downloading DukasCopy data I export it into MT4 at GMT(0)
My broker (GlobalPrime) runs currently at GMT (+3)
So my backtesting is done in GMT (0) if I understand this correctly.
I believe that MT4 becomes the server for the historic data
If I compare live data from GP with the backtest data used by my EA
the candles have exactly the same time labels. I have no explanation for this.
The backtest show the same results with MT4 either on or off line.
I have attached a pic to illustrate this.
My EA is supposed to drop all trades 5 mins before midnight to get around swaps.
Has anybody an explanation for this. What do I miss here?
Thank you
ekke