# AIMS LOBOT EA (MT4) — Quickstart

**AIMS LOBOT EA** is an automated algorithmic execution system engineered for MetaTrader 4. The software automates the London Open Breakout Trading (LOBOT) model by identifying candle compression patterns (Inside Bars) relative to a configurable daily session benchmark line, executing pending stop orders, and managing positions through automated partial liquidation and volatility-based trailing stop algorithms.

01

Open H1 Chart & Attach EA

Open an H1 chart for your target asset (e.g. GBPUSD or GER40) and drag AIMSLOBOTEA from the Navigator.

02

Set License Key

Paste your assigned iTradeAIMS license key into InpSerialKey (leave blank when running Strategy Tester).

03

Load Symbol Preset

Click Load in Inputs and select the pre-calibrated parameter file from MQL4/Presets/AIMSLOBOT/.

04

Enable AutoTrading

Confirm Allow live trading and Allow DLL imports in Common tab, then toggle terminal AutoTrading ON.

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### Technical Overview & Performance Highlights

Across verified 10-month historical backtests (Jan 2, 2025 – Oct 30, 2025) on H1 timeframe with 1.0% modeled risk per position

Portfolio Return

+$12,869.79

On $10,000 test balance (+128.7%)

Total Realized R

+180.65 R

1,107 simulated executions

Top Profit Factor

1.69

GBPUSD H1 (56.5% Win Rate)

Profitable Assets

6 / 6 (100%)

All evaluated instruments positive

| Instrument  | Configuration / Mode            | Trades | Win Rate  | Realized R | Net Return  | Profit Factor | Max DD    |
| ----------- | ------------------------------- | ------ | --------- | ---------- | ----------- | ------------- | --------- |
| GBPUSD      | Inside Bar Breakout (2.5x ATR)  | 161    | **56.5%** | +59.99 R   | +$4,720.82  | 1.69          | 6.62%     |
| GER40 (DAX) | Inside Bar Breakout (1.5x ATR)  | 202    | **53.0%** | +33.91 R   | +$2,614.74  | 1.29          | 11.47%    |
| NAS100      | Inside Bar Breakout (1.5x ATR)  | 213    | **47.0%** | +23.44 R   | +$3,002.45  | 1.32          | 17.17%    |
| US30        | Inside Bar Breakout (2.0x ATR)  | 188    | **47.9%** | +10.23 R   | +$1,454.07  | 1.17          | 14.26%    |
| USDJPY      | Inside Bar Breakout (2.5x ATR)  | 164    | **47.0%** | +29.54 R   | +$701.93    | 1.09          | 21.29%    |
| EURUSD      | Inside Bar Breakout (2.5x ATR)  | 179    | **46.9%** | +23.54 R   | +$375.78    | 1.04          | 25.38%    |
| Universal   | Multi-Asset Portfolio Aggregate | 1,107  | **49.8%** | +180.65 R  | +$12,869.79 | 1.27          | Portfolio |

Hypothetical Performance Disclosure

Backtested and simulated results have inherent limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading and cannot account for market liquidity, broker execution slippage, latency, or spread expansion during news events. Use simulated metrics strictly for algorithmic calibration and risk management verification.

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## Installation & Deployment[​](#installation--deployment "Direct link to Installation & Deployment")

### Step 1: Copy System Files[​](#step-1-copy-system-files "Direct link to Step 1: Copy System Files")

1. In MetaTrader 4, navigate to **File** > **Open Data Folder**.
2. Extract the customer software package (`AIMS-LOBOT-EA-v1.00-MT4.zip`) and copy the `MQL4` directory into your terminal data folder.
3. In the MetaTrader 4 **Navigator** panel (`Ctrl + N`), right-click **Expert Advisors** and select **Refresh**.
4. Confirm **`AIMSLOBOTEA`** appears in your Expert Advisors tree.

### Step 2: Attach to Chart[​](#step-2-attach-to-chart "Direct link to Step 2: Attach to Chart")

1. Open an **H1** chart for your target instrument (such as `GBPUSD` or `GER40`).

2. Drag **`AIMSLOBOTEA`** from the Navigator panel onto the active chart.

3. In the **Common** tab:

   

   * Select **Allow live trading**.
   * Select **Allow DLL imports**.

4. In the **Inputs** tab:

   

   * Enter your assigned license key into **`InpSerialKey`** (leave empty when running the Strategy Tester).
   * Click **Load** and select the matching parameter configuration file from `MQL4/Presets/AIMSLOBOT/`.

5. Click **OK**.

6. Verify that the terminal **AutoTrading** button is enabled on the main toolbar.

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## Licensing & Architecture[​](#licensing--architecture "Direct link to Licensing & Architecture")

* **License Authentication:** Authenticated via the iTradeAIMS Distributed License Management System (DLMS Runtime V2).
* **Strategy Tester Fast-Path:** The software automatically detects offline backtesting and optimization environments, bypassing network license checks so quantitative research and strategy modeling can be conducted without server latency or network dependencies.

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## Documentation Modules[​](#documentation-modules "Direct link to Documentation Modules")

* **[Strategy & Execution Architecture](/eas/aims-lobot/docs/strategy.md)**: Detailed explanation of session open benchmark alignment, Inside Bar compression mechanics, partial liquidation capital preservation, and ATR trailing stop ratchets.
* **[Settings & Calibration Reference](/eas/aims-lobot/docs/settings.md)**: Complete parameter reference, CSV analytics schema, and symbol-specific configuration files.