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How to Create Signals Using XAUUSD Systems - Generating Free Signals

The sole approach to xauusd trading is via signals. It is advisable to learn how to produce and generate these trading signals independently, as this eliminates the need to depend on others for their generation.

Creating signals is not a straightforward task and it necessitates extensive knowledge and experience in gold technical analysis trading. However, the sooner you start practicing the generation of these trading signals for yourself, the more advantageous it will be for you.

An effective way to practice generating trade signals with systems is to establish a free practice account for XAUUSD trading. This allows you to test your trading signals on a demo account without any financial risk. Once you have evaluated your trading strategies and confirmed their profitability on the demo account, you can then apply these signals in a live trading environment.

The methodology for practicing signal generation and backtesting these signals on the demo gold account using MT4 software is elaborated upon below:


So, How Can One Create Signals?

The most effective strategy for generating signals is through xauusd systems. You can learn how to develop gold systems by referring to the tutorial on creating systems found in the navigation menu under learn XAUUSD Key Concepts.

A gold system consists of one or more technical indicators accompanied by written guidelines on how these indicators will produce signals.

For example, consider the simplest xauusd/gold system or strategy known as the MA crossover method. A buy or sell trading signal is generated when there is a crossover between two moving averages: a buy signal for an upward MA crossover or a sell signal for a downward trend.

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An illustration of a straightforward gold trading system that is effective combines the following elements:

Moving average cross-over trading strategy method

RSI

MACD

The established XAUUSD rules are:

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Generating Signals Strategy - System Examples

Trade Rules:

A Buy Trading Signal is produced when:

  1. Both Moving averages are trending upward
  2. RSI is above 50
  3. MACD is above the centerline

A Sell Signal is produced when:

  1. Both MAs are trending downward
  2. RSI is below 50
  3. MACD is below the centerline

Example of an XAUUSD Strategy Method

Generating Buy & Sell Trades - Explanation Examples of an XAUUSD Strategy Method

Exit Signal

The exit signal is derived/generated when the Moving Average, RSI, and MACD indicate a signal in the opposite direction of the market trend.

The recommended chart time frame to utilize is either the H1 chart time frame or the 15-minute chart time frame, depending on the trader's style.

For novice traders, the aforementioned XAUUSD rules will provide reliable buy and sell signals. The essential requirement for a gold trader is to cultivate the discipline necessary to adhere to the trading signal rules precisely as outlined and to wait for a buy/sell trade to be indicated by the strategy, executing trades only after the signals have been generated, not before.

Back Testing

Generating signals with an XAUUSD system is one of the simplest methods to trade. It is the optimal approach for a beginner trader to ascertain the direction of the XAUUSD market trend with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Additionally, conducting some back testing on a demo practice trading account will help to continuously enhance the efficiency of this XAUUSD signals strategy.

The best way to backtest a trading strategy is by following these two steps:

  • Gold Paper Trade
  • Practice Demo Trade

Gold Paper Trading - This approach to testing a XAUUSD system entails placing your system on the trading charts, then reverting the trading chart to a specific date, such as three months prior, and utilizing this historical chart data to ascertain where your trading strategy would have indicated buy, sell, and exit signals for XAUUSD. Document these points along with the profit from each trade transaction on a piece of paper, and subsequently calculate the total profit after recording a substantial number of trade transactions, like 50 paper trade positions. This will help you determine if your XAUUSD technique is overall profitable, including the win ratio, loss ratio, and risk-to-reward ratio.

This is a time-honored strategy for testing systems that was employed by traditional traders before the advent of online markets or desktop computers. These traders would utilize tools such as A3 or A2 paper, graph-style paper, and manually draw the trading charts (Imagine having to draw the charts on your platform by hand every day or every hour; would you be willing to do that? I doubt it!) Those traders were more industrious than most, and some became so accustomed to this method that they continue to paper trade in the online market and draw charts on paper. Nevertheless, for our paper trading method illustration, a sample data set of 50 trade positions is all that is required.

A valuable tool for back-testing your system is known as the MT4 Gold Step by Step Tool. This can be found in the MT4 charts toolbar of the MetaTrader 4 software. To locate the charts toolbar on MT4, it is situated at the top of the MT4 platform software. If it is not visible: Press View (located next to File, in the top left corner of MetaTrader 4) >>> Tool Bar >>> Charts. Then click the Customize button >>> Select XAUUSD Step by Step >>> Press Insert >>> Close.

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Once you acquire this MT4 tool, you, as a trader, can reverse your trading chart and utilize this MT4 tool to adjust the xauusd charts incrementally. Simultaneously, you can test when your system would have indicated a buy or sell trade, as well as where you would have exited the trade. Subsequently, document the profit or loss for each trade transaction. From a sample number of xauusd transactions, you can then compute the total profits or losses generated by your trading strategy.

If your trading strategy proves to be profitable through paper trading methods, it is then appropriate to proceed with demo xauusd trading to assess its profitability in the real market, as it is on paper. This constitutes the process of testing or backtesting a xauusd system.

Writing a Journal

Keep a Gold Journal to track profitable trades and analyze the reasons behind their success. Additionally, maintain a record of all losing positions, identify the causes of these losses, and strive to avoid repeating the same mistakes in future trades using your trading strategy.

Refine your gold system until you achieve a favorable risk-to-reward ratio with the trade signals you generate. Aim for a risk-to-reward ratio of 3:1 and a win ratio exceeding 70%, as this is considered a good benchmark. With effective money management, even a trading strategy with a win ratio of just 30%—where less than half of your trades are profitable—can still yield a profit. It may be beneficial to study this lesson to understand the implications of the table below regarding the Risk to Reward Ratio.

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A manual xauusd system remains the most effective method for generating signals when compared to automated systems; a manual strategy is a superior technique and is also much easier to implement.

Nevertheless, some traders prefer automated systems, and for those individuals, they can refer to the information available on this page regarding MQL5 Gold EAs and automated systems.

You can also explore our comprehensive list of XAUUSD strategy topics, which provides you with various methods for buy and sell trading analysis utilizing a range of different trading techniques. Please navigate to the Learn Strategies Section.

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