About This EA
EA Gold Stuff is a trend-following Expert Advisor designed specifically for Gold (XAUUSD) trading. It opens orders based on signals from the proprietary Gold Stuff indicator, following the direction of the prevailing trend. The system uses a grid of orders to manage positions, averaging into trades as price moves, which can amplify both gains and drawdowns. Despite its grid/martingale mechanics, it is one of the most popular and affordable EAs on the MQL5 Marketplace, with over 1,400 buyer reviews and an active community. Recommended timeframe is H1.
Developer: Vasiliy Strukov —
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Key Features
- Trend-following strategy based on Gold Stuff indicator signals
- Grid/averaging order management — multiple entries along the trend
- Works on XAUUSD H1 (optimised); compatible with any instrument
- Low entry price ($50 official) — one of the most affordable MQL5 EAs
- Active developer support and regular updates from Vasiliy Strukov
- Over 1,400 verified buyer reviews on MQL5 — extremely popular
- Adjustable lot size, grid step, and risk settings
Best & Worst Conditions
Best Conditions
Strong trending gold markets (H1). Periods of sustained directional momentum after clear support/resistance breaks. Low overnight swap environments.
Worst Conditions
Volatile, choppy, or ranging XAUUSD markets where price reverses repeatedly. High-impact news events (NFP, FOMC) can trigger large adverse moves against open grid positions.
Risk Warning
- This is a FREE community-shared file, not the official paid version from MQL5.
- Always test on a demo account for at least 2–4 weeks before using real money.
- Past performance does not guarantee future results. Forex trading carries significant risk.
- This EA uses a grid/martingale-style averaging system. A sustained counter-trend move can quickly accumulate large floating losses. Use strict lot sizing and never deposit more than you can afford to lose.
- Never risk more than 1–2% of account equity per trade.
What Traders Say
yun du
★★★★★
"This EA is truly worth it! All its features work seamlessly, and it runs as smoothly as an old dog."
Verified MQL5 buyer — mql5.com/en/market/product/53855
Karl Terry Alexandre Verdiere
★★★★☆
"Good EA to help with trading...the EA is very well thought out and saves me a lot of time."
Verified MQL5 buyer — mql5.com/en/market/product/53855
Aydin Pakravan
★★★★☆
"Consistently delivers 5% monthly returns (averaging around 7%), with a maximum drawdown of 14%. Best results with careful lot sizing."
Verified MQL5 buyer — mql5.com/en/market/product/53855
constantinos alexander
★☆☆☆☆
"I bought the EA yesterday and already it has lost over $200 on my small account."
Verified MQL5 buyer — mql5.com/en/market/product/53855
Lars Kirchknopf
★☆☆☆☆
"It is only a grid and Martingale EA!! And on bad days he will blow your account dry."
Verified MQL5 buyer — mql5.com/en/market/product/53855
Ali Messi
★★☆☆☆
"Basically grid/martingale-style automation with risky money management and poor entry logic. Not suitable for small accounts."
Verified MQL5 buyer — mql5.com/en/market/product/53855
Reviews sourced from mql5.com/en/market/product/
Download EA Gold Stuff
Free community file — always verify on demo before live use