MetaTrader EA Ranking
At AlgoPlaza, we believe that transparency and performance go hand in hand. All results are based on rigorous backtesting and validated methodologies, covering essential KPIs like CAGR, Exposure, and Capital Efficency. You can download a free demo version of each EA that your can run on a demo account for verification pre-purchase.
Use the table below to explore and compare strategies side by side. Whether you're looking for consistent low-risk returns or aggressive growth, you’ll find the strategy that fits your trading style. Every algo listed here is developed by experienced quant traders and designed to meet the demands of real-world trading environments.
For a detailed explanation of each KPI, see below the table. You can visit the product page of each EA to see more detailed information about it.
Backtest trading conditions
The following trading conditions/parameters were used in above backtests.
- Start capital: $10 000
- XAUUSD (Gold)
- Trading costs: Spread: 2pips, Slippage: 2pips (Commissions are accounted for with larger than normal spreads and slippages).
- Money management: risking 1% of account per trade.
Understanding the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Below are clear explanations of the performance metrics used to evaluate each trading algorithm. These KPIs are essential for comparing strategies and understanding risk, return, and capital efficiency.
- Instrument
- The CFD market the strategy trades, such as XAUUSD (Gold), US500 (S&P 500 Index), or EURUSD (Euro/US Dollar).
Why it matters: Understanding the instrument helps gauge volatility, market behavior, and how the strategy fits within your portfolio. - Acc. Net Profit ($)
- Total net profit in USD over the backtest period, accounting for all gains and losses.
Why it matters: Indicates overall earning potential, but should be considered alongside drawdown and risk. - Average Annual Profit (%)
- The average yearly return over the backtest period, calculated by evenly distributing profits across each year.
Why it matters: Useful for comparing strategies of different durations and estimating expected annual performance. - CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
- The annualized return assuming profits are reinvested each year.
Why it matters: Reflects realistic long-term growth. For comparison, S&P 500 (US500) has a historical CAGR of ~8–10%, and Gold (XAUUSD) ~6–7%. - Exposure
- The percentage of time the strategy holds active positions.
Why it matters: Low exposure frees up capital for other trades or strategies, enabling higher portfolio efficiency with reduced risk concentration. - Max Drawdown (%)
- The largest peak-to-trough decline in account balance during the backtest.
Why it matters: A critical risk metric — lower drawdown means more stable performance and better psychological and financial resilience. - Capital Efficiency (CAGR / Exposure)
- Shows how effectively the strategy uses capital to generate returns.
Why it matters: High capital efficiency means strong returns with minimal capital commitment — ideal for combining multiple strategies.