Thread: How to obtain data from the MT4 history?

If you really want to optimize the EA, look for data from each operation in the MT4 history.You can filter the winning operations and calculate the average margin necessary for each one.Then, analyze whether it is possible to reduce the SL without affecting the global performance of the EA.It is a process that takes time, but it can be effective.

Be careful by reducing SL in a scalping EA.These systems usually work with very small margins, and reduce SL can convert winning operations into losers.Instead of modifying SL, consider adjusting other EA parameters.Sometimes, changing the frequency or size of the positions has better results.

To get the data you need from MT4, you just have to export the record to a .CSV file and analyze it with Excel or a spreadsheet.There you can see how many margin pips need winning operations.It is a simple and effective way to find patterns without depending on the broker or external programs.

An EA of scalping with sl of 100 pips sounds weird.Most scalpers use much more tight SL.Are you sure that you are not testing a poorly configured EA?Before making changes, make sure that the EA is properly scheduled and that it uses appropriate parameters for the type of trading.

For what you need, MT4 allows you to export the history to Excel and make a detailed analysis of each operation.There you can see the necessary margin for each winner.If you have programming knowledge, you can create a script that makes it easy for you to get the data you are looking for without doing it manually.

If you are seeing that the profits are small and large losses, it is possible that the EA has a problem in risk configuration.In scalping, each PIP counts, and a bad risk-reompensation relationship can ruin the strategy.Test different SL settings in demo before risking real account.It is the best way to see how EA responds without compromising your capital.

If your EA uses such a wide SL, it could be a bad sign for a scalping strategy.Normally, the scalpers handle much more tight SL.How much do you trust the strategy?If you reduce the SL, be sure to do thorough tests, because these types of changes usually impact strongly on scalping.

The easiest way to analyze each operation is using the "history" tab in MT4.You can export all the data and analyze it in detail to see if the 100 pips sl is necessary or not.If you see that the winners do not use all that margin, definitely reducing the SL could be a good strategy.

Reducing SL in a scalping EA is complicated, since these bots depend on that maneuvering margin.Be careful, because an adjustment in the SL can radically change the final result.I recommend that you do Backtesting in demo and try different SL until you find the optimal.

If you want precise data, test external tools for operating analysis.There are several programs that offer detailed reports of each operation in MT4, and that could give you the information you need.MT4 is not always the best option for detailed analysis, but exporting data to tools such as MyFxbook can be useful.