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Using MT4/MT5 Indicators Responsibly (No Overfitting)
Get clean signals from MT4/MT5 by limiting indicators, avoiding repainting, and testing parameters properly.
Less Is More
- • Pick 1–3 complementary tools (trend, trigger, volatility)
- • Confirm with price structure, not indicators alone
Avoid These Traps
Repainting Indicators
Verify on live candles.
Curve-Fitting
Don't over-tune inputs to past data.
Signal Spam
Multiple conflicting indicators cause paralysis.
Best Practices
- • Use higher-timeframe context
- • Keep default settings as a baseline
- • Test changes on a separate out-of-sample period
Frequently Asked Questions
Are custom indicators safe?
From reputable sources—review code/permissions.
What about EAs?
Treat as strategies—backtest, forward-test, and monitor risk.