Backtesting 12+ Years Data in #MT4 Using Minute Bars #quant

Source(s):  4xTrader, Forex Tester Software
Date: 7/11/2013
by: Admin

Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up a decent backtesting environment in MT4 (MetaTrader 4) using 1 minute GMT (Greenwich Mean Time, non-DST) bars from the Forex Tester Software site.  The data set goes back to 1/1/2001 (12.5 years of data), consists of 1 minute bars, is regularly updated and can be downloaded for FREE here.