Working out the Spread for back testing

• 12/23/2016 at 1:31 AM #19017
  xrstokes

  Noob here, How do I work out what to put in the spread for IG markets version 10.2. see attached PIC please.

  

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  12/23/2016 at 8:12 AM #19021
  Nicolas

  The spread is set in the point size of the instrument. You can find this value in the information panel, mouse over the ‘i’ icon at the right of the instrument’s name, on top of the chart window.

  

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  12/23/2016 at 8:17 AM #19022
  xrstokes

  Thanks a ton. That will make life easier.

   

  Merry Christmas.

  

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  12/23/2016 at 1:24 PM #19039
  GraHal

  If I am doing a Backtest and my Bot runs 24/7 I insert a spread (in the settings) that is a compromise between day spread and night spread. So for example the Dax is 1 in the day but 2+ overnight so I insert 2 as a worse case compromise.

  

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