Find out what I really think of Forex Tester 4. See the good, the bad and what I would love to see in a future version. Also see the cheap hardware add-on that I use to speed up backtesting.
Fastest Ways to Calculate Forex Tester Lot Size with Percent Risk
One of the most glaring things that is missing in Forex Tester is the ability to automatically calculate lot size, based on percentage risk. Here’s how to fix that.
How to Get the Big Picture with History Mode in Forex Tester 2
I have been using Forex Tester for a long time, but I have never used History Mode. One day, I finally decided to sit down and figure out if it was useful or not. This is what I discovered.
How to Setup and Load Data Into Forex Tester 2
Getting started with Forex Tester 2 can be a little confusing. Loading data and setting up your first test isn’t too intuitive. Once you figure it out however, it is really easy to do tests. Many of the Pro Traders that I have interviewed on the podcast say that backtesting is one of the biggest […]
How to Install and Test an Automated Backtesting System in Forex Tester 2
A couple of Newsletter subscribers asked about installing automated backtesting strategies in Forex Tester 2, So I decided to make a video. I believe that FT2 is the best manual forex backtesting software out there, but it can be used to test automated strategies as well. Here is how you do it: Click here for […]
Forex Tester 2 Tip: How to Change the Leverage You Use During Backtesting
I had a question from a reader about how to change the leverage that is used during backtesting. This is a great question and I don’t think they go over it in their instructional videos. The leverage does not need to be exact to the penny, but it must give an accurate representation of actual […]
Forex Tester 2 Tip: How to View the Equity Graph
This is a great feature in Forex Tester 2 that you may not have known about. I only just started using it recently and it allows me to see where my system stops working and how volatile it is. These are two metrics that are not immediately evident when looking at the final testing results. […]