Ketty
Ketty is a trend-following Expert Advisor that uses moving average crossovers and momentum confirmation to enter trades in the direction of the prevailing trend. It employs fixed lot sizing with stop loss and take profit levels for each position. The EA operates systematically on specified timeframes without manual intervention.
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
Ketty EA's core strategy uses moving average crossovers to determine trend direction, going long when the fast MA crosses above the slow MA and short on the reverse cross. Entry conditions include momentum indicator confirmation to avoid frequent trades in ranging markets. Exit conditions rely on preset stop loss and take profit levels, with reverse signal exits also supported. Position sizing uses fixed lots without dynamic adjustment based on account equity. Money management is basic, lacking scaling in or out logic, making overall risk controllable but inflexible.
Strengths
- Simple and clear strategy logic, easy to understand and optimize
- Stop loss and take profit are set, keeping risk controllable
- Momentum confirmation filters false signals, reducing losing trades in ranging markets
Weaknesses
- Fixed lot sizing doesn't adapt to account size, poor money management flexibility
- MA crossover strategy tends to generate frequent false signals in ranging markets leading to consecutive losses
- Lacks scaling and trailing stop mechanisms, unable to lock in floating profits
Possible improvements
- Add dynamic position sizing that adjusts lots based on account equity and ATR
- Implement trailing stop functionality to protect profits while allowing gains to run during trend continuation
Risk assessment
Overall risk: Medium
- MA crossover signals lag, potentially entering at trend end and triggering stop loss
- Fixed lots create disproportionate risk exposure for small accounts and under-utilization for large accounts
- Lacks new bar check, potentially opening multiple positions on the same candle
Evaluation scores
Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
FastMA_Period | 10 | Fast moving average period |
SlowMA_Period | 30 | Slow moving average period |
MA_Method | MODE_SMA | Moving average calculation method |
StopLoss | 300 | Stop loss in points |
TakeProfit | 600 | Take profit in points |
Lots | 0.1 | Fixed trading lot size |
Momentum_Period | 14 | Momentum indicator period |
MagicNumber | 22098 | EA magic number for identifying orders |
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Backtests are historical simulations and do not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.