Insights on Automated Trading

How to Choose the Best Expert Advisor (EA) for Your Trading

Jay Slingsby

Published on: 27/08/2026

A repeatable process for evaluating any EA before you pay: verified track records, strategy type, drawdown, and the reviews worth trusting.

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5 Tips for Managing EA Trading Risk (Before You Go Live)

Jay Slingsby

Published on: 27/08/2026

Running an Expert Advisor without a risk plan is how trading accounts get wiped out. Here are 5 practical risk management tips every EA trader should follow.

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Copy Trading Risk: When a Signal Provider Has a Bad Month

Jay Slingsby

Published on: 26/07/2026

Every signal provider has a bad month. What a provider's drawdown does to your copy trading account, and how to set your stop rules before it happens.

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Evaluating EA Drawdown Risks: What the Numbers Hide

Jay Slingsby

Published on: 26/07/2026

Drawdown is one of the most overlooked numbers when assessing an EA. Here's how to read it properly and what level of risk it actually represents.

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