TRADING SIMULATOR FOR BACKTESTING

The trading simulator is a tool designed to help users practice Forex trading within the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform. Here's a summary of its functionality:

1. Installation:

  • Automatic Installation: Users can use an installer to automatically place files in the correct MT4 directories.
  • Manual Installation: Alternatively, users can download ZIP files, unzip them, and manually move the files to the appropriate MT4 folders.

2. Setup:

  • Template Creation: Users can create templates of their charts with all indicators set up. This allows for easy loading of chart settings into the simulator.
  • Starting the Simulator: Users can start the simulator via the "Strategy Tester" in MT4, select the trading simulator as the expert advisor, choose the trading pair and timeframe, and enable visual mode to see the chart updates.

3. Using the Simulator:

  • Adjusting Speed: The simulation speed can be adjusted, with recommendations to start slow and increase speed as needed.
  • Entering Trades: Users can enter trades using buy or sell scripts, specifying initial stop loss and target levels. Trades can be paused or slowed down to make adjustments.
  • Managing Trades: Users can adjust stop and target levels by dragging them on the chart and can close trades by using the appropriate scripts.
  • Stop and Limit Orders: Users can set stop buy/sell or limit orders by dragging and dropping scripts on the chart. These orders trigger when the price reaches the set level.

4. Viewing Results:

  • Results Tab: Provides a detailed list of all trades executed during the simulation.
  • Graph Tab: Shows a visual representation of trading performance.
  • Trade Stats: Displays statistics for the current trade, including entry and exit points, stop loss, and target levels.

5. Benefits:

  • Practice and Improvement: The simulator helps improve trading skills by allowing users to practice trading strategies in a risk-free environment.