Description

Momentum Rotation ROC EA

Short Tagline: A momentum ranking strategy that uses Rate of Change (ROC) to measure and rotate into t…

Short Description:
Momentum Rotation ROC EA is a fully automated momentum / rotation. Expert Advisor for MT4 and MT5. A momentum ranking strategy that uses Rate of Change (ROC) to measure and rotate into the strongest-performing symbols within a watchlist. Built-in risk controls and market filters keep execution disciplined across live and demo accounts.

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Overview

A momentum ranking strategy that uses Rate of Change (ROC) to measure and rotate into the strongest-performing symbols within a watchlist. It goes long the leaders and (optionally) short the laggards, rebalancing periodically to always hold the top momentum names.

Features

• Rate of Change (ROC) over a lookback (e.g., 20 bars)
• ATR(14) for position sizing/stops
• Optional trend filter (EMA100) to allow only long-side in bull regimes
• Configurable stop-loss, take-profit, and trailing logic
• Session, spread, and news-time filters for disciplined execution
• One-trade-per-bar / duplicate-signal protection
• Clean, single-file MQL4 and MQL5 implementations
• No hidden logic — every input is exposed and documented
• No martingale, no grid, no hidden recovery logic

Trading Strategy

Entry logic: – Rank all watchlist symbols by ROC(lookback).

• Long the top N (e.g., 2) symbols with positive ROC.
• Optional short the bottom N with negative ROC.
• Enter at the rebalance bar close.

Exit logic: – On each rebalance, exit symbols that drop out of the top/bottom N.

• Immediate exit if a symbol’s ROC flips sign against the position.

Stop-loss: Per-position SL at 2.5 × ATR(14) to cap idiosyncratic risk.

Take-profit: No fixed TP; the rotation itself realizes gains by exiting weakening names. Optional 4R hard cap.

Trailing stop: Trail at 3 × ATR (Chandelier) between rebalances.

Break-even: Break-even at 1.5R.

Why it works: Systematic, diversified, always in the strongest names.; Reduces single-symbol dependence..

Recommended Settings

• Timeframes: H4, D1 (rebalance frequency aligns with timeframe).
• Instruments: A basket: EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, AUDUSD, USDCAD, XAUUSD, US30, NAS100.
• Account type: ECN/Raw spread accounts preferred
• Minimum recommended balance: $500+ (adjust lot sizing to your risk tolerance)
• VPS: Recommended for 24/5 uptime and consistent execution
• Risk management: Equal risk per slot (e.g., 1% each), total heat capped at N × 1%. Diversify across uncorrelated symbols.

Supported Markets

Baskets of forex pairs, index CFDs, or commodities traded as a rotation universe.

Supported Brokers

Compatible with any regulated MT4 or MT5 broker offering standard order execution (market or instant execution). Works with ECN, STP, and standard account types. No broker-specific dependencies.

Installation Guide

1. Download the .ex4 (MT4) or .ex5 (MT5) file from your purchase delivery.
2. Open MetaTrader, go to File → Open Data Folder.
3. Copy the file into MQL4/Experts (MT4) or MQL5/Experts (MT5).
4. Restart MetaTrader or right-click Expert Advisors in the Navigator and select Refresh.
5. Drag the EA onto the chart of your chosen symbol and timeframe.
6. Enable Allow live trading (and Allow DLL imports if prompted) in the Common tab.
7. Adjust inputs to match your risk profile, then click OK.
8. Confirm AutoTrading is enabled in the toolbar.

• Session filter: Rebalance at a fixed time (e.g., D1 close/rollover); entries session-agnostic.
• Spread filter: Reject a symbol’s entry if its spread exceeds its threshold at rebalance.
• News filter: Delay a symbol’s entry if high-impact news is imminent for its currency/index.
• Volatility filter: Normalize ROC by ATR (risk-adjusted momentum) so high-volatility names don’t dominate unfairly.

Risk Disclaimer

Trading forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance, backtest results, and simulated outcomes are not indicative of future results. This EA does not guarantee profits. Always test thoroughly on a demo account before deploying real capital, and never risk funds you cannot afford to lose.

Version

v1.0.0

Support

Support is provided through the marketplace messaging system. Please include your broker, symbol, timeframe, and EA version when reporting an issue.

Updates

Free updates are provided for bug fixes and compatibility improvements. Feature updates may be released as versioned upgrades.

FAQ

Q: Does this EA work on both MT4 and MT5?
A: Yes, separate optimized builds are provided for each platform.

Q: Can I run this on multiple pairs at once?
A: Yes, attach separate instances to separate chart/symbol combinations.

Q: Does it use martingale or grid recovery?
A: No. This is a pure signal-based strategy with defined risk per trade.

Q: What timeframe works best?
A: H4, D1 (rebalance frequency aligns with timeframe). for the cleanest signals, but the EA can run on other timeframes with adjusted inputs.

Q: Is a VPS required?
A: Not required, but strongly recommended for uninterrupted 24/5 operation.