Why Backtesting Matters
Backtesting shows how an EA would have performed historically, helping you spot flaws before risking real capital.
Backtesting Steps
- Open the MetaTrader Strategy Tester and select your EA and symbol.
- Choose a date range covering different market conditions (trending and ranging).
- Select a modeling quality setting (tick data offers the most accurate results).
- Run the test and review key metrics: net profit, max drawdown, profit factor, and win rate.
- Forward-test on a demo account before going live.