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;|                           Strategy Tester Configuration          |
;|              ForexTrader v3.2 Multi-Strategy Production          |
;|                                                                   |
;| This .ini file configures the MT5 Strategy Tester for           |
;| comprehensive multi-symbol, multi-timeframe backtesting          |
;+------------------------------------------------------------------+

[Tester]
;--- Test Mode
Expert=ForexTrader_v3.2_MultiStrategy_Production
ExpertParameters=ForexTrader_v3.2_MultiStrategy_Production.set

;--- Symbol & Timeframe
Symbol=EURUSD
Period=M30

;--- Test Period
FromDate=2023.01.01
ToDate=2024.12.31

;--- Model
Model=1
;0 = Every tick (most accurate, slowest)
;1 = 1 minute OHLC (balanced)
;2 = Open prices only (fastest, least accurate)

;--- Deposit & Currency
Deposit=10000.00
Currency=USD
Leverage=1:100

;--- Optimization
Optimization=0
;0 = Disabled
;1 = Slow complete algorithm
;2 = Fast genetic algorithm
;3 = All symbols selected

;--- Optimization Criterion
OptimizationCriterion=6
;0 = Balance max
;1 = Profit factor max
;2 = Expected payoff max
;3 = Balance min drawdown %
;4 = Balance sharpe ratio
;5 = Custom max
;6 = Complex criterion max

;--- Visual Mode
Visual=0

;--- Forward Testing
ForwardMode=0
ForwardDate=2024.06.01

;+------------------------------------------------------------------+
;|                   Multi-Symbol Testing Setup                     |
;+------------------------------------------------------------------+
;| For testing multiple symbols simultaneously:                     |
;| 1. Enable "Use date" in Strategy Tester                         |
;| 2. Set Symbol = any major pair (EURUSD, GBPUSD, etc.)           |
;| 3. EA will automatically trade configured symbols                |
;| 4. Ensure all symbols have data for test period                  |
;+------------------------------------------------------------------+

;--- Multi-Symbol Configuration (configured in EA inputs)
; TradingSymbols = EURUSD,GBPUSD,USDJPY,AUDUSD,USDCAD
; TradeMultipleSymbols = true

;+------------------------------------------------------------------+
;|                   Optimization Parameters                        |
;+------------------------------------------------------------------+
;| Key parameters to optimize for best performance:                |
;+------------------------------------------------------------------+

[OptimizationParameters]

;--- Signal Generation (most impactful)
MinSignalScore=25,35,45,5
;Range: 25 to 45, Step: 5

;--- Risk Management
BaseRiskPercent=1.0,2.0,0.5
;Range: 1.0 to 2.0, Step: 0.5

;--- Position Sizing
StopLossPips=30,50,10
TakeProfitPips=60,100,20

;--- ATR Multipliers
ATR_SL_Multiplier=1.5,2.5,0.5
ATR_TP_Multiplier=3.0,5.0,1.0

;--- Filters
ADX_Minimum=15,25,5
ATR_MinimumPips=8,15,3

;--- Trading Controls
CooldownMinutes=2,5,1
MaxPositionsPerSymbol=1,2,1
MaxTotalPositions=3,5,1

;+------------------------------------------------------------------+
;|                   Expected Performance Metrics                   |
;+------------------------------------------------------------------+
;| With conservative settings (MinSignalScore=35-40):              |
;| - Win Rate: 55-65%                                              |
;| - Profit Factor: 1.4-1.8                                        |
;| - Monthly Return: 5-10%                                         |
;| - Max Drawdown: 15-20%                                          |
;| - Sharpe Ratio: >1.0                                            |
;|                                                                  |
;| With aggressive settings (MinSignalScore=25-30):                |
;| - Win Rate: 50-60%                                              |
;| - Profit Factor: 1.3-1.6                                        |
;| - Monthly Return: 8-15%                                         |
;| - Max Drawdown: 20-25%                                          |
;| - More trades, higher turnover                                  |
;+------------------------------------------------------------------+

;+------------------------------------------------------------------+
;|                   Testing Best Practices                         |
;+------------------------------------------------------------------+
;| 1. Test on at least 1 year of data (preferably 2-3 years)      |
;| 2. Use "1 minute OHLC" or "Every tick" for accuracy            |
;| 3. Test each symbol individually first                          |
;| 4. Then test multi-symbol portfolio                             |
;| 5. Verify results across different market conditions:           |
;|    - Trending periods (2023 Q1-Q2)                             |
;|    - Ranging periods (2023 Q3)                                  |
;|    - High volatility (2024)                                     |
;| 6. Forward test results (out-of-sample)                         |
;| 7. Compare v3.2 results vs v3.0                                 |
;+------------------------------------------------------------------+

;+------------------------------------------------------------------+
;|                   Multi-Symbol Test Procedure                    |
;+------------------------------------------------------------------+
;| Step 1: Single Symbol Test                                      |
;|   - Symbol: EURUSD                                              |
;|   - Period: M30                                                 |
;|   - TradeMultipleSymbols: false                                 |
;|   - Baseline performance                                        |
;|                                                                  |
;| Step 2: Multi-Symbol Portfolio Test                             |
;|   - Symbol: EURUSD (for chart attachment)                       |
;|   - Period: M30                                                 |
;|   - TradeMultipleSymbols: true                                  |
;|   - TradingSymbols: EURUSD,GBPUSD,USDJPY,AUDUSD,USDCAD        |
;|   - Compare total returns vs single symbol                      |
;|                                                                  |
;| Step 3: Optimization                                             |
;|   - Use genetic algorithm for speed                             |
;|   - Focus on MinSignalScore, risk parameters                    |
;|   - Verify no overfitting on training period                    |
;|   - Validate on forward test period                             |
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