MetaTrader4 - genetic algorithm optimizer available!
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 10:54 pm
Hello,
the main issue that made me to use Tradestation instead of NeoTicker or MetaTrader4 was that only Tradestation offered genetic algorithms for strategy optimizing to date.
Since genetic strategy optimization brings me real cold cash by trading the strategies optimized genetically, I had no intent to change the platform
But, right now I have been told by the MetaQuotes representative that they are working on genetic algorithms in MetaTrader 4! Approximate release date is first of July, 2006. I hope that "approximate release date" means "approximate release date" unlike with Tradestation Securities where "in about six months" translates to "in about 3 years" (personal experience with forex automation within Tradestation).
This means that MetaTrader4 will support this functionality very soon. Given the fact that MetaTrader4 is free (as compared to Tradestation) and its programming language is better than EasyLanguage, I will seriously think about switching to MetaTrader4 afterwards.
Coincidentally, last week I also found out that The Grail genetic optimizer (which is the one I am using and coding for) is going to have a version for NeoTicker in a matter of months.
Thus, MetaTrader4 and NeoTicker are my options beside Tradestation. I am really looking forward to the aspTrader's NeoTicker presentation!
Have a very nice day!
Michal
the main issue that made me to use Tradestation instead of NeoTicker or MetaTrader4 was that only Tradestation offered genetic algorithms for strategy optimizing to date.
Since genetic strategy optimization brings me real cold cash by trading the strategies optimized genetically, I had no intent to change the platform
But, right now I have been told by the MetaQuotes representative that they are working on genetic algorithms in MetaTrader 4! Approximate release date is first of July, 2006. I hope that "approximate release date" means "approximate release date" unlike with Tradestation Securities where "in about six months" translates to "in about 3 years" (personal experience with forex automation within Tradestation).
This means that MetaTrader4 will support this functionality very soon. Given the fact that MetaTrader4 is free (as compared to Tradestation) and its programming language is better than EasyLanguage, I will seriously think about switching to MetaTrader4 afterwards.
Coincidentally, last week I also found out that The Grail genetic optimizer (which is the one I am using and coding for) is going to have a version for NeoTicker in a matter of months.
Thus, MetaTrader4 and NeoTicker are my options beside Tradestation. I am really looking forward to the aspTrader's NeoTicker presentation!
Have a very nice day!
Michal