Guides
Gold EA Guides for MetaTrader 5
Everything between “that looks interesting” and a correctly configured EA running on a VPS — written for Philippe Calibre 79, useful for any XAUUSD Expert Advisor.
- 01How to Backtest the Free Demo in the MT5 Strategy TesterStep-by-step: download the free Philippe Calibre 79 demo from MQL5, load a preset and run a real-tick XAUUSD backtest in the MT5 Strategy Tester.
- 02How to Install and Run Philippe Calibre 79 on MetaTrader 5Buy or rent on MQL5, install to MetaTrader 5, attach to XAUUSD, load a preset and keep it running 24/5 on a VPS — the complete setup checklist.
- 03Broker, Account and VPS Requirements for a Gold EAWhat a XAUUSD Expert Advisor needs to run as tested: ECN/RAW spreads, 2-decimal gold quotes, a hedging account, the right deposit and a low-latency VPS.
- 04Martingale vs Grid vs Capped Basket Management in Gold EAsHow martingale, grid and capped basket management differ, why lot multipliers blow up gold accounts, and what to check before buying any XAUUSD EA.
- 05How to Choose a Risk Profile for a Gold Expert AdvisorMatch a Philippe Calibre 79 preset to your deposit and drawdown tolerance: what the six profiles change, how to read equity drawdown, and when to step up.