TrailingStopAndTake
This EA is a trailing stop and take profit management utility that does not open its own positions. It monitors existing open positions and dynamically adjusts their stop loss levels to trail price movement, while also managing take profit targets based on user-configurable parameters.
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Backtest results (H1, about 1 year)
Not backtested yet — this EA could not be converted automatically.
Strategy analysis
This EA is not an autonomous trading strategy but rather a position management utility. It does not generate any entry signals or open positions on its own; it only manages existing open positions. Its core functionality is trailing stop, which means as price moves favorably, it gradually shifts the stop loss level in the profitable direction to lock in gains. It also features take profit management, allowing users to set fixed or dynamic take profit targets. In terms of position sizing, the EA does not handle lot size calculation since it never opens trades. For money management, it indirectly protects capital by using trailing stops to secure unrealized profits. This tool is applicable to any strategy with existing positions, serving as an auxiliary tool to enhance risk control capabilities.
Strengths
- Effectively protects unrealized profits and reduces drawdown risk
- Flexible configuration of trailing distance and step parameters
- Compatible with any existing position strategy, strong versatility
Weaknesses
- Does not generate trading signals, entirely dependent on other strategies or manual entry
- May get stopped out prematurely in highly volatile markets due to tight trailing distance
- Lacks consideration for spread and market liquidity, may underperform during significant slippage
Possible improvements
- Add ATR-based dynamic trailing stop to adapt to changing market volatility
- Add spread filter and trading session control to avoid adjusting stops during high-spread periods
Risk assessment
Overall risk: Safe
- Improper trailing stop parameters may lead to frequent stop-outs
- Not checking market freeze status may cause stop loss modification failures
Evaluation scores
Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
TrailingStop | 30 | Trailing stop points; activates when price reaches this distance |
TrailingStep | 5 | Trailing stop step; minimum points for each stop adjustment |
TakeProfit | 0 | Take profit in points, 0 to disable |
MagicNumber | 0 | EA unique magic number identifier |
UseTrailingStop | true | Enable trailing stop function |
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