Save time! Learn more about how MT5 can make backtesting 20 times faster!

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I can't wait to see the results.
MT4 has a backtesting acceleration feature that is not available in MT4.
There are many other benefits of MT5.
How to use MT5?

I can't wait to see the results.

In order to reduce the waiting time for back and forward tests, tuning of the program itself and reduction of the number of verifications by genetic algorithms are necessary, but at the time of MT4, only one CPU core was used, and the processing speed could not be increased even if a high-spec PC was prepared.
There is a method to duplicate multiple MT4 terminal.exe files in different folders and execute them simultaneously to verify different EAs, time frames, and time periods, but even if you can increase the amount of processing per unit time, you cannot finish the back test of the target EA quickly.
Especially in data analysis, the OODA loop and agile frameworks are said to be optimal, and in EA development, we would like to find the optimal solution by repeating improvements many times a day. In reality, however, when an EA is heavy processing, we sometimes say, "Let's back-test it for a week and check it again next weekend," and when we look at it again next week, we may start wondering "Why did we choose this specification? And then, when you look at it again next week, you may start wondering, "Why did we choose this specification?

MT4 has a backtesting acceleration feature that is not available in MT4.

MT5 has the following features to speed up the process

Parallel execution of backtests using multiple CPUs
Parallel processing can be done using other PCs on the local network
Borrow PC power from other users in the cloud
MQL5 Cloud Network (1)
What is MQL5 Cloud Network? It is a system that allows users who want to run backtests at high speeds to buy free CPU power on their own PCs. Recently, a similar idea can be found
In the past, MT4 had a very long waiting time for optimization and improvement work did not proceed, but MT5 can complete optimization in a short time by utilizing these functions.

Parallel execution of backtests using multiple CPUs

MT4 can only use one CPU in the application, so backtest optimization takes time no matter how hard you try.
However, MT5 supports multi-threading This means that the optimization process can take full advantage of the CPU's performance, allowing for faster optimization.
In MT5's Strategy Tester, there is a tab called "Agents.

The "Local" part is the CPU cores that your own PC has.
You can allocate all of the CPU, or only a portion of it, to speed up optimization while performing other tasks.

2. parallel processing can be done using other PCs on the local network

If there are PCs with the MT5 Strategy Tester installed in the same local network, the process can be executed on multiple PCs in parallel.

Open the Agent tab.
Right-click on Local Network Farm.
Select Add.
Specify the IP of the PC on which you have previously installed MetaTrader 5 Strategy Tester or scan the network.
For the password, enter the same value as that specified on the agent side.
If you want to adjust the number of cores to be added, you can adjust the number of cores within the range of ports specified at agent startup, or you can add all cores and then use the specified number of cores at backtest execution.
This is all that is needed to complete the setup!　CPU information of the workstation-side PC is displayed in the Agent tab. It's that easy!
Do not forget to check the "Use local network farm" checkbox.

Results of running optimization on multi-core + local network farm

Result after about 1 minute of execution. Although there is a difference in processing performance per core, it is about 20 times faster!

Target CPU	Number of cores	Number of processes
Core 1 only	Core 1	7 cases
Entire local network	11 cores	138

My 5 year old workstation is a Core i7-4770K, but it is much faster than my recently purchased laptop (first generation Surfacebook ) due to its higher clock speed and turbo boost ON.

Optimization 100x faster by leveraging cloud networks!

Even if you do not have ample resources on your local network, you can expect to increase speed by using a cloud network.

Although costly, it is an attractive way to perform a great number of optimizations in a short period of time.

MQL5 Cloud Network (1)

What is MQL5 Cloud Network? It is a system that allows users who want to run backtests at high speeds to buy free CPU power on their own PCs. Recently, a similar idea can be found

There are many other benefits of MT5.

Advantages include built-in forward testing by default, easy preparation of historical data, ability to add custom stocks

, etc.

Since there are tools that copy trading results on MT5 to MT4, building EAs on the MT5 side has become quite realistic, don't you think?
There was a lot of stress in the MT4 environment, so I hope that the transition to MT5 will progress.

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How to use MT5?

It is necessary to create an account with a brokerage firm that supports MT5. Since the number of candidates for domestic brokerage firms is limited, we recommend that you choose an overseas brokerage firm.
Although many people may have a sense of resistance when they hear the word "overseas brokerage firm," if you correctly understand the services and select the appropriate entity, you will not be involved in any trouble.
In addition, since you can trade under more favorable conditions than with domestic firms, overseas securities firms offer rather better conditions for safe trading.
For an overview of overseas brokerage firms, please refer to the articles on this site related to overseas FX

from various perspectives. If you have any concerns about overseas brokerage firms, please feel free to refer to the articles on this site as well.

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After you click the "Submit" button, you will receive the following auto-reply e-mail to the e-mail address you entered.
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If you already have a VPS environment, you can use it as is.
There are several ways to create a new VPS environment, but if you are not comfortable with building your own VPS (it seems difficult or you do not know how to manage it), we recommend that you use a VPS service.

If you want to use MT5, I recommend an overseas brokerage firm!

Domestic brokerage firms are at risk of additional fees, and MT5 is not available at most brokerage firms. Only foreign brokerage firms are subject to the zero-cut system, which allows you to take no more risk than the amount of your deposit.This will be the case.
However, this does not mean that any brokerage firm will do.
by choosing a major international brokerage firm,

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and many other benefits. When using MT5, please consider opening an account at an overseas brokerage firm at the same time.

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