Question 1

Which indices does The ORB Master EA trade?

Accepted Answer

It trades four major indices: US500 (SP500), US30 (Dow Jones), NAS100 (NASDAQ), and DAX. Each index runs its own optimized opening range breakout strategy.

Question 2

How many trading strategies does the EA use?

Accepted Answer

The EA runs 12 independent strategies in total — 3 uncorrelated strategies for each of the four indices — providing excellent diversification and robustness.

Question 3

Is The ORB Master suitable for Prop Firms?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is specifically designed for prop firms with a maximum 5% risk per strategy, OnlyUp lot sizing (lot size never decreases after losses), and fully customizable risk parameters.

Question 4

Does the EA trade during major news events?

Accepted Answer

No. It has a strong News Filter that automatically closes all open and pending orders 50 minutes before and 30 minutes after major news such as NFP, Interest Rate decisions, and CPI.

Question 5

Does The ORB Master use Martingale or Grid?

Accepted Answer

No. It completely avoids Martingale, Grid, and any dangerous recovery methods. It focuses on clean Opening Range Breakout logic with strict risk control.

Question 6

What is the minimum capital required?

Accepted Answer

You can start with $500–$1000 per index. However, $2000–$3000 is recommended if you want to run all four indices simultaneously with proper risk management.

Question 7

Can I customize the trading hours and risk?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can fully customize trading hours for each index, adjust risk percentage per strategy, enable/disable specific strategies, and modify news filter settings according to your preference.

Question 8

Does the EA close all trades on Friday?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It automatically closes all open positions early on Friday at 25:00 (broker time) to avoid weekend gaps and unpredictable market movements.

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