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by anonu 2674 days ago
What is EA?
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HenryBemis 2674 days ago
"Expert Advistor", aka the softrware that stays online (running on a virtual-private-server preferrably) and has the capability to trade 24/5.
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Youden 2674 days ago
I'll add since it isn't clear that this term is usually exclusive to Forex.

I'll also add that the commercial market for them is about as scummy as it comes. You want to know how to game backtest metrics? Have a look at what they're doing with EAs.

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