Maximus vX Lite
Maximus vX Lite is a trend-following expert advisor that identifies market direction using moving average crossovers and momentum filters, entering trades in the direction of the prevailing trend. It employs a systematic approach with fixed lot sizing and stop-loss/take-profit levels to manage risk on each position. The lite version simplifies the full Maximus vX system for more straightforward deployment.
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 is based on a trend-following strategy that uses moving average crossovers to determine the prevailing market direction. Entry conditions typically involve a short-term moving average crossing above or below a long-term moving average, supplemented by momentum indicators such as RSI or MACD as filters to confirm the trend before opening positions. Exit conditions include fixed stop-loss and take-profit levels, along with a possible trailing stop mechanism to lock in profits. Position sizing uses a fixed lot approach without martingale or grid-based position addition logic. In terms of money management, the EA controls per-trade risk exposure through predefined stop-losses on each position, but lacks dynamic position sizing based on account equity. The overall strategy logic is clear and suitable for strongly trending markets, but may generate frequent false signals leading to consecutive losses in choppy or ranging conditions.
Strengths
- Clear strategy logic based on classic trend-following MA crossover method, easy to understand and verify
- Uses fixed stop-loss and take-profit, per-trade risk is controlled without risk of unlimited losses
- Lite version simplifies parameters, reducing over-optimization risk and making it suitable for beginners
Weaknesses
- Trend-following strategy performs poorly in ranging markets, prone to frequent false signals and consecutive small losses
- Fixed lot position sizing does not dynamically adjust based on account size and volatility, leading to suboptimal capital efficiency
- Lacks advanced filtering mechanisms such as multi-timeframe confirmation or volatility filters, which may cause frequent entries under unfavorable conditions
Possible improvements
- Add multi-timeframe trend confirmation, e.g., only execute trades on H1 after H4 trend direction is confirmed
- Introduce ATR-based dynamic stop-loss/take-profit and position sizing to adaptively adjust risk parameters based on market volatility
Risk assessment
Overall risk: Medium
- Fixed lot sizing not adjusted for account equity may lead to over-concentration risk on small accounts
- Consecutive stop-losses in ranging markets may accumulate into significant drawdowns
Evaluation scores
Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
LotSize | 0.1 | Fixed trading lot size |
StopLoss | 50 | Stop loss in points |
TakeProfit | 100 | Take profit in points |
FastMA_Period | 10 | Fast MA period |
SlowMA_Period | 50 | Slow MA period |
MA_Method | MODE_SMA | MA calculation method |
TrailingStop | 30 | Trailing stop in points |
MagicNumber | 20461 | EA magic number |
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Backtests are historical simulations and do not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.