MT5GOLD/XAUUSDM15Low Drawdownstrategy logic not explicitly classified
Research Brief
A structured MT5 product profile with visual report, backtest metrics, strategy classification, input-parameter notes, and licensed package delivery.
Snapshot
Test Period
2026-01-01 to 2026-05-29
Visual Report
Backtest visuals are placed near the top so buyers can inspect the equity curve and report screenshots before reading the full metrics table.
Backtest Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Platform |
MT5 |
| Symbol |
GOLD/XAUUSD |
| Timeframe |
M15 |
| Test Period |
2026-01-01 to 2026-05-29 |
| Initial Deposit |
$10,000.00 |
| Net Profit |
$890.63 |
| Return |
8.91% |
| Max Drawdown |
2.91% |
| Win Rate |
75.36% |
| Total Trades |
69 |
| Profit Factor |
2.08 |
| Risk Profile |
Low Drawdown |
Strategy and Risk Notes
Ducat is classified from the parsed report and settings as: strategy logic not explicitly classified.
The classification is used for catalog filtering and research screening; it should be confirmed in MT5 before production trading.
The main risk signal is the 2.91% maximum drawdown, classified here as Low Drawdown. Review trade count, drawdown shape, spread sensitivity, broker execution, and parameter stability before deciding whether this EA deserves forward testing.
Input Parameters
Showing 25 key parsed inputs from 25 detected settings. Treat this as a public overview; validate the full setting file in MT5 before live use.
Parameter
BaseMagicNumber
Meaning
Sets the Magic Number used to identify the EA's own orders.
Risk
Conflicting Magic Numbers can cause order-management overlap with other strategies.
Parameter
ScaleWithBalance
Meaning
Enables or disables the corresponding EA module.
Risk
Changing a module switch can materially alter entries, exits, filtering, or protection logic.
Parameter
HardStopLossPct
Meaning
Sets stop-loss, emergency loss control, or equity protection behavior.
Risk
Wider loss limits can reduce stop-outs but increase the loss size when protection triggers.
Parameter
PersistHardSLBalance
Meaning
Controls indicator-based signal filtering or volatility measurement.
Risk
Shorter or looser indicator settings can increase signals but may add market noise.
Meaning
Enables or disables the corresponding EA module.
Risk
Changing a module switch can materially alter entries, exits, filtering, or protection logic.
Meaning
Author-defined strategy input. Validate its effect by changing only this value in a short sample test and comparing trade count, holding time, drawdown, spread sensitivity, and order-management changes.
Risk
Unknown until isolated in parameter testing.
Meaning
Controls trade volume or the base position size used by the EA.
Risk
Higher lot size increases profit potential and drawdown pressure at the same time.
Meaning
Enables or disables the corresponding EA module.
Risk
Changing a module switch can materially alter entries, exits, filtering, or protection logic.
Meaning
Author-defined strategy input. Validate its effect by changing only this value in a short sample test and comparing trade count, holding time, drawdown, spread sensitivity, and order-management changes.
Risk
Unknown until isolated in parameter testing.
Meaning
Controls trade volume or the base position size used by the EA.
Risk
Higher lot size increases profit potential and drawdown pressure at the same time.
Meaning
Enables or disables the corresponding EA module.
Risk
Changing a module switch can materially alter entries, exits, filtering, or protection logic.
Meaning
Author-defined strategy input. Validate its effect by changing only this value in a short sample test and comparing trade count, holding time, drawdown, spread sensitivity, and order-management changes.
Risk
Unknown until isolated in parameter testing.
Meaning
Controls trade volume or the base position size used by the EA.
Risk
Higher lot size increases profit potential and drawdown pressure at the same time.
Meaning
Enables or disables the corresponding EA module.
Risk
Changing a module switch can materially alter entries, exits, filtering, or protection logic.
Meaning
Author-defined strategy input. Validate its effect by changing only this value in a short sample test and comparing trade count, holding time, drawdown, spread sensitivity, and order-management changes.
Risk
Unknown until isolated in parameter testing.
Meaning
Controls trade volume or the base position size used by the EA.
Risk
Higher lot size increases profit potential and drawdown pressure at the same time.
Meaning
Enables or disables the corresponding EA module.
Risk
Changing a module switch can materially alter entries, exits, filtering, or protection logic.
Meaning
Author-defined strategy input. Validate its effect by changing only this value in a short sample test and comparing trade count, holding time, drawdown, spread sensitivity, and order-management changes.
Risk
Unknown until isolated in parameter testing.
Meaning
Controls trade volume or the base position size used by the EA.
Risk
Higher lot size increases profit potential and drawdown pressure at the same time.
Meaning
Controls chart display, labels, order comments, or visual dashboard behavior.
Risk
Usually low trading risk, but order comments should remain unique for tracking.
Meaning
Controls spread filtering or trading-cost sensitivity.
Risk
Loose spread limits may allow entries during expensive or unstable execution conditions.
Meaning
Controls spread filtering or trading-cost sensitivity.
Risk
Loose spread limits may allow entries during expensive or unstable execution conditions.
Meaning
Controls spread filtering or trading-cost sensitivity.
Risk
Loose spread limits may allow entries during expensive or unstable execution conditions.
Meaning
Controls spread filtering or trading-cost sensitivity.
Risk
Loose spread limits may allow entries during expensive or unstable execution conditions.
Meaning
Controls spread filtering or trading-cost sensitivity.
Risk
Loose spread limits may allow entries during expensive or unstable execution conditions.
Included Package
Ducat MT5 Expert Advisor package prepared for licensed delivery after purchase.
The product is delivered after purchase through WooCommerce download permissions, with API Manager license/resource records kept for the order.
Recommended Trading Environment
For Ducat, execution quality matters as much as the EA file itself. Use this checklist before running the expert advisor on GOLD/XAUUSD M15.
Broker execution
- Stable spread on the target symbol
- Transparent commission and swaps
- No abnormal requotes
VPS latency
- Hosted near broker servers
- Low ping and 24/7 uptime
- Auto restart after maintenance
Risk control
- Start with demo or small capital
- Compare live spread with test assumptions
- Size capital from drawdown tolerance
Listing profile: Profitable Backtest. SOFX keeps broker and VPS guidance neutral unless a partner has been separately reviewed for execution, latency, and transparency.
FAQ
Is this EA backtest a live trading guarantee?
No. The backtest is a historical research result and does not guarantee future live trading performance.
What symbol was tested?
Ducat is listed with a GOLD/XAUUSD test profile.
What timeframe was used?
The listing profile uses the M15 timeframe.
What are the headline backtest metrics?
The stored backtest summary shows net profit 890.63, win rate 75.36%, and max drawdown 2.91%.
Why can backtest results differ from live trading?
Live results can differ because of spread, slippage, latency, liquidity, swaps, broker rules, news events, and parameter sensitivity.
What should be checked before live use?
Run forward testing, compare broker conditions, review position sizing, and test parameter sensitivity before any live deployment.
Which broker conditions are recommended?
Use a stable account with transparent commission, controlled spread, no abnormal requotes, and execution conditions close to the assumptions you plan to test.
Should I use a VPS?
A VPS near the broker server can reduce downtime and latency, especially for strategies sensitive to spread, slippage, or session timing.
How do I install Ducat?
Download the licensed package from your SOFX account, place the EA file in the appropriate MetaTrader Experts folder, restart the platform, then attach it to the intended chart.
Do I receive updates after purchase?
Downloads and license records are handled through your SOFX account. Any available package update is delivered through the product download area.
How much capital is recommended?
Capital should be sized from your own forward test, broker conditions, and maximum tolerated drawdown rather than from the product price.
What is the risk profile?
Ducat is cataloged with the risk profile: Low Drawdown. Treat this as a screening label, not a guarantee.
Risk Warning
This is a historical MT5 backtest, not a live trading guarantee. Real results can differ because of spread, slippage, execution latency, liquidity, swaps, broker settings, and strategy overfitting.
Conclusion
Ducat can be added to a research shortlist only after forward testing, broker-condition checks, and parameter sensitivity testing. Do not treat a single backtest as investment advice.
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