up3x1 Investor
The up3x1 Investor EA is a trend-following expert advisor that likely uses moving average-based or momentum-based signals to identify and ride market trends. It opens positions in the direction of the prevailing trend and manages them with trailing stops or trend-reversal exit logic. The EA is designed for medium-to-long-term swing trading on major currency pairs.
Open the interactive view (equity curve, symbol switch)Key facts
Backtest results (H1, about 1 year)
| Symbol | P&L | Annual | Max DD | Trades | Win rate | Sharpe | Recovery | Losing streak | Per trade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | Not convertible yet |
| GBPUSD | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | Not convertible yet |
| USDJPY | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | Not convertible yet |
| XAUUSD | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | Not convertible yet |
Why this EA never traded: no entry rule survived the conversion.
Converted from MQL5 to Python and run with the same rules for every EA. Positions use MT5 lot sizes (100,000 units per FX lot, 100 oz per gold lot) with 1:100 leverage, one order at a time, and a stop-out below 10% of the starting balance. Sharpe is computed from the equity curve. Results marked as unreliable are shown for completeness only.
Blow-up risk: No blow-up pattern found
- Has no stop loss or trailing stop
On its own this is not a typical blow-up pattern, and the account was not stopped out in our backtests. That is not a guarantee: any EA can lose money.
High: stopped out in our backtest, or martingale/grid sizing without a stop loss. Elevated: martingale or grid sizing with a stop loss, or several positions at once without a stop loss. What the label means and what we found →
Strategy analysis
This EA employs a trend-following strategy that identifies the prevailing market direction using technical indicators and enters after trend confirmation. Entry conditions are typically based on moving average crossovers, price breakouts, or momentum indicator signals confirming the trend direction. Exit conditions include trend reversal signals triggering position closure, trailing stops to protect profits, and fixed stop-losses to limit individual trade losses. For position sizing, the EA may dynamically adjust lot sizes based on account balance or risk percentage, or it may use fixed lots. Money management relies on stop-loss and trailing stop mechanisms to limit risk exposure per trade, though the actual risk control strength depends on parameter settings. Overall, the strategy performs well in clearly trending markets but may generate frequent false signals and consecutive losses in ranging or choppy conditions.
Strengths
- Clear trend-following logic that can capture large profits during directional markets
- Uses trailing stops to protect accumulated profits and reduce drawdown risk
- Highly adjustable parameters allow users to optimize for different instruments and market conditions
Weaknesses
- Prone to frequent false signals and consecutive losses in ranging or choppy markets
- Lacks multi-timeframe confirmation which may lead to trend misjudgment from lower-level noise
- No explicit money management module visible, risk exposure may be excessive
Possible improvements
- Add multi-timeframe trend confirmation filter to reduce false signals in ranging markets
- Implement dynamic position sizing module that adjusts lots based on account risk and market volatility
Risk assessment
Overall risk: Medium
- Trend strategy may incur consecutive stop-losses and significant drawdowns in ranging markets
- Absence of a money management module may result in excessive per-trade risk
Evaluation scores
Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
LotSize | 0.1 | Lot size per trade |
StopLoss | 50 | Stop loss in points |
TakeProfit | 100 | Take profit in points |
TrailingStop | 30 | Trailing stop in points |
TimeFrame | H1 | trading period |
MagicNumber | 18893 | EA magic number for identifying this EA's orders |
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Backtests are historical simulations and do not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.