Before ever deciding to trade with an Expert Advisor, it is a good idea to back-test it.
Backtesting is a method of analyzing how well a trading strategy could perform by applying it to historical data from the real world. It helps you compare different strategies and choose the one that gives you the best results.
The idea behind backtesting is that strategies that worked well in the past are likely to perform well in similar market conditions in the present and future. By testing trading plans on previous datasets that closely match current market conditions, you can see how they would have performed before actually making any trades.
However, it's important to remember that backtesting doesn't guarantee success in the current market. Past results are not a foolproof indicator of future performance.
Backtesting is simply a part of doing your research before entering a trade. It helps you understand the potential volatility of an asset and take steps to manage your risk accordingly.
You should also keep in mind that real trades involve fees that may not be considered in backtests. It's crucial to account for these trading costs when conducting simulations, as they will affect the profit-loss margins on a live trading account.
That’s why constantly back-test all of my Expert Advisors, with real tick data and 100% accuracy trading history.
Here you have links to +20 years of backtests for Golden Pickaxe EA: