MAMy Expert
This EA uses moving average-based signals to identify and follow market trends, opening positions when price crosses or confirms direction relative to one or more moving averages. It applies systematic entry and exit rules based on MA alignment and price action. The strategy is a classic trend-following approach suitable for trending markets.
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 | — | — | — | — | — | Conversion problem |
| GBPUSD | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | Conversion problem |
| USDJPY | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | Conversion problem |
| XAUUSD | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | Conversion problem |
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
The core strategy of this EA uses moving averages to determine market trend direction, going long on a golden cross and short on a death cross, which is a classic trend-following approach. Entry conditions rely on MA crossover signals and price position confirmation relative to the averages, ensuring positions are opened only after a trend is established. Exit conditions typically include opposite crossover signals or fixed take-profit and stop-loss levels, with some variants adding trailing stops to protect profits. Position sizing uses either fixed lots or equity-proportional calculation, depending on user-configured parameters. Money management relies on take-profit and stop-loss ratios as the primary risk control, though the lack of dynamic position sizing and advanced money management algorithms is a potential weakness. The overall strategy logic is simple and clear, but it is prone to frequent false signals and consecutive losses in ranging or choppy markets.
Strengths
- Simple and clear strategy logic, easy to understand and optimize parameters
- Performs well in trending markets, capable of capturing significant trend moves
- Highly configurable parameters allow users to adapt to different instruments and market conditions
Weaknesses
- Frequent false signals and consecutive losses in ranging or choppy markets
- Lacks dynamic position sizing and advanced money management algorithms
- Reliance on a single indicator type limits strategy adaptability to complex market conditions
Possible improvements
- Add trend filter indicators such as ADX or ATR to reduce false signals in ranging markets
- Introduce dynamic position sizing module that automatically adjusts lot size based on account equity and volatility
Risk assessment
Overall risk: Medium
- Frequent MA crossovers in ranging markets can generate false signals leading to consecutive stop-losses
- Lacks drawdown control and daily loss limits as capital protection mechanisms
- Fixed lot sizing mode may cause excessive per-trade risk under high leverage
Evaluation scores
Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
LotSize | 0.1 | Fixed trading lot size |
MA_Fast_Period | 10 | Fast moving average period |
MA_Slow_Period | 50 | Slow moving average period |
StopLoss | 500 | Stop loss in points |
TakeProfit | 1000 | Take profit in points |
MA_Method | MODE_SMA | Moving average calculation method |
MA_Applied_Price | PRICE_CLOSE | Moving average applied price type |
Timeframe | PERIOD_H1 | Trading timeframe |
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Backtests are historical simulations and do not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.