# Gold Trend Trio

Trend-following Expert Advisor for Gold (XAUUSD) using three EMA systems on the H4 timeframe.

Canonical: https://prismaticalgos.com/compendium/algo/10686-gold-trend-trio
Record ID: 10686
Catalog rank: 450 (reading order, not performance)
Snapshot: 2026-10-31 15:46 UTC
Family: Risk, Money Management & Portfolio Overlays (J)
Source: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/202541
Evidence label (unverified): backtest_shown

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## Recorded profile

- symbols: XAUUSD
- timeframes: H4
- sessions: any broker with a reasonable gold spread (50 points / 0.50 USD or less)
- market_regime: trending

## Indicators

- EMA: {"period": 20}; applied to: close
- EMA: {"period": 50}; applied to: close
- EMA: {"period": 10}; applied to: close
- EMA: {"period": 30}; applied to: close
- EMA: {"period": 30}; applied to: close
- EMA: {"period": 100}; applied to: close

## Recorded long-entry rules

- H4 close crosses the fast EMA in the trend direction

## Recorded short-entry rules

- H4 close crosses the fast EMA in the opposite trend direction

## Recorded exit rules

- initial stop at 2 x ATR(14); trailing stop at 2 x ATR (3 x ATR when volatility is above its 50-bar average) from the best price, moved only in the favourable direction; time exit after 60 H4 bars

## Recorded filters

- daily EMA filter / period (on / 50)

## Risk controls

- Stop loss: 2 x ATR(14)
- Take profit: no take profit
- Position sizing: fixed lot per system, or risk % of balance