cTrader 1 month Tick Data vs 1 year m1 bars while optimizing

Gaurav

Finally, I am able to get some meaningful results with 1-year optimization with m1 bars.

But those optimization results show very little gains on 1-month tick data and in some cases show negative results.

So, isn't better to only optimize for 1 month of tick data with Dinapoli settings first and then work your way up with the rest of the settings provided in Smart-Grid?

I have noticed this on US30, Gold and EURUSD, all behave the same way.

Looking for some expert advice, to understand how best to optimize the smart grid for a fresh start. Thanks in advance.

Gaurav

btw, this video doesn't show how to get started with a fresh start, as the video pull the older setting and starts optimizing that.
https://youtu.be/IJmLAXQWFPI

Appreciate it if there is a video or tutorial, that shows how to get started with a smart grid with zero previous config and settings, please.

Pipster

With Forex I usually always use some other settings for another pair as a base, with other symbols like indices, its a bit harder, you need to get the right settings as the spread is the issue, if the spread is x10 larger then a Forex symbol, everything has to be 10 times larger.

It takes time but you can optimise any symbol when you know how. You can also pay ClickAlgo to create an optimised set of parameters for any symbol.

https://clickalgo.com/smart-grid-optimisation-service

I would turn everything off and start with just DiNapoli and smart grid settings, optimise this with trades closing on crossover, once you get some results you can start filtering them with trend indicators. once you get a handle on how to optimise fresh settings it gets easier.

Gaurav

Thanks Pipster for sharing the valuable info, can you share any forex base settings for a smart grid, please?