Hi guys, Just curious what everyone is doing with backtest data....

Hi guys,

Just curious what everyone is doing with backtest data.

I note EA Lab doesn’t have a lot data (historical data only gies back to 2011, recent data only until june 18), they also don’t have tick data plus I am not sure who their data provider is or the quality of the data.

The alternative is either MT4 base data or setup a quarantined Mt4 backtest platform (seperate to the main MT4), similar to what tradeview instructs but again the data they provide is so limited. I have done some research and found some good articles and alternate data sources, so trying to get that right.

Thought I would ask here and see what others are using? Particularly those who use trade view what are your preferences for data?


On a semi-unrelated note, I feel like I started sprinting before I could walk with all of this EA stuff, I have ideas, research and to do lists coming out of my ears! Have pushed myself pretty hard last few weeks and I think now my brain is a bit fried. Got to try and find a bit of a reset and take things one step at a time... I’m hoping that once I finish blundering around with all of the tools i’ll have more clarity on the end to end process - working theory anyway