Forex MT4 hosting - VPS

[Largesse]

i'm going to my noob hat into the thread now and ask:
What does EA stand for?
What exactly is an EA? I'm guessing its just some sort of autotrading program?
Where can I find info on building one for myself?

 

[Stormin_Norman]

EA = expert advisor. dont know why its called that for the MT4 platform, it just is. and yes, its an automated trader.

how to write one? first have a rule based system. second is to have a coding method (be it excel based or C code based). third is to put the two together.

how to learn? know a system, then learn the code to put it into computer language.

 

[Largesse]

would learning VBA be a good start?
What is the most common/most straightforward way to get into this EA business?
Where would you advise a beginner to start?

Thanks for your answers so far

 

[Stormin_Norman]

i dont know much about coding. ive teamed up with a coder - i provide step one above, he provides step two and together we work on getting to step three.

EAs i think specifically refer to those for the mt4 trading system. the mt4 logic is very much like the language C.

two places to start are the forexfactory forum on EAs/trading systems and FX TSD forum.

 

[ozPat]

the one i went live with after lots of demoing this week is up to $580ish... started at $500USD... so 16% in a week

Hey White, what EA do you use?

 

[RoyalTrader]

Hey. Just thought I would share some information..
I am using FXCM (australia) as my broker, which uses MT4 as a platform. This means you can use EAs. The awesome thing is they have a FREE VPN service... If you are looking for a an EA. I have been following a competition that will show the best EAs... looks pretty promising to me.. so im waiting to see what happens..

 

[Knoxy]

Yes, FXCM Aus free VPS might well be worth a try.

I've used VPSLand in US for about 8 months now $17/month no problems at all. Very happy.

 

[RoyalTrader]

yeah apparently its better to have the VPN closer to the broker. that way there is low latency trading.. not sure where the FXCM vpn server is in relation to the FXCM AU broker

 

[Jason Rogers]

yeah apparently its better to have the VPN closer to the broker. that way there is low latency trading.. not sure where the FXCM vpn server is in relation to the FXCM AU broker

Hi Royal Trader,

FXCM's trade servers are in New York City, so when you place a trade your order is sent from Australia to New York. The VPS servers are housed in the same data center as the trade servers, so using the VPS should cut down on the latency compared with running the EA from your computer.

Hope that helps.

Jason

 

[The_Snowman]

Just update to this thread, found this in my search today, offer 3 day trial, trying to connect now...

http://forex-ea-vps.com/

 

[perth38]

i dont really know much about this subject but due to the unreliability of my computer at times ive been thinking about going this route...

could people reccommend a good hosting site at a good price for say running 3 mt4 platforms max?

whats the difference between vps and vds?

i found this at a cheap price but dont know if its appropriate as other sites are offering at like $50 a month (supposedly purpose built for hosting mt4) and this is at $18 a month...

http://www.swvps.com/

Hi guys,

I signed up with Go Markets then ForexVPS.com as recommended by Blue Bottle Labs. I have had nothing but trouble with ForexVPS.com, their service is poor and as of yet after paying now my 2nd months sub, have yet to gain access to BBL virtual space. I cannot stress enough not to use these people. I'm now up to build 4 with them over 4 days ago without a response or update. I plan to request a full refund from them next week if it is not 100% up and running.
Can any of you recommend a solid stable professional team?
Thanks
perth

 

[waza1960]

Crucial Paradigm is what I have used the last few years not the cheapest but support is top notch and they offer a GoMarkets rebate

 

[cogs]

If latency and a near direct link to your brokers server, then it's hard to go past Commercial Network Services in NY.

I will keep using them until the AUD collapses, currency conversion is still cheaper than what Australian VPS services can offer, and connection is about as best as you can get.

See below first test from Pepperstone server - average - 1ms and ICMarkets server average 1ms.

 

[TulipFX]

The only two options worth considering are Beeks (https://www.beeksfx.com/) and CNS (http://www.commercialnetworkservices.com/).

We use CNS because their helpdesk is very prompt at dealing with any issues, and are (more importantly) well trained (ie not just lip service outsourced services). Should there be a (rare) problem, it is usually resolved in minutes.

They did have a bad batch of HDDs installed a month or so ago which caused headaches, but sometimes those things can happen. Solution was quick and credit for month's worth of hosting given.

As mentioned above CNS (and Beeks) have <1ms latency to NYC Equinox server centres and also have London servers for those brokers with servers based there.

 

[waza1960]

The only two options worth considering are Beeks (https://www.beeksfx.com/) and CNS (http://www.commercialnetworkservices.com/).

I don't see why these two options are the "only two".
They are no cheaper than Crucial the poster from this year is with Go Markets (Australian based same as Crucial
both with Australian based servers).
And in the two years I have been with them their service has always been impeccable.

 

[TulipFX]

I don't see why these two options are the "only two".
They are no cheaper than Crucial the poster from this year is with Go Markets (Australian based same as Crucial
both with Australian based servers).
And in the two years I have been with them their service has always been impeccable.

Depends what latency you deem acceptable, so the above should be prefaced with 'if you want lowest latency possible with proven service records then CNS & Beeks are the only two to consider'.