All traders hope to maximize the percentage return on their investment by as much as possible, however higher returns usually come at a higher risk. This is the reason why risk adjusted returns are the main measure of performance in the investment industry. There are many different measures of risk adjusted return, each one with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The Sharpe ratio is a popular risk return measure famous for imposing unrealistic preconditions on the distribution of returns ...
In the article Calculating the Hurst Exponent , we were introduced to the concept of fractal analysis and how it can be applied to financial markets. In that article the author described the rescaled range method (R/S) of estimating the Hurst Exponent. In this article we take a different approach by demonstrating the implementation of the Generalized Hurst Exponet (GHE) to classify the nature of a series. We will focus on using the GHE to identify forex symbols that exhibit a tendency to ...
Welcome back to our MQL5 journey! In Part One, we embarked on the adventure of algorithmic trading, breaking down the complexities of MQL5 for beginners without prior programming experience. As we step into Part Two, the excitement continues as we delve even deeper into the essential building blocks of MQL5. Our goal is simple yet profound: to ensure everyone, regardless of their programming background, feels the embrace of understanding. Feel free to ask any questions, and let's unravel ...
Without any prior programming experience, learning MQL5 can be difficult but not impossible. Understanding MQL5, a specialized language created for algorithmic trading, necessitates having both programming and financial market expertise. In this article, we will cover the following topics: Introduction to ProgrammingTypes of MQL5 ProgramsMetaEditor IDEMQL5 Language Basics more...
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