Here is one more strategy that I do when running
FAPS.
By using certain indicators,detect the current major trend ,try to follow it.This is important to avoid the ea from opening a position that may against a strong trend - may cause big float! Change the ea parameter so that the ea will do one type of position :
Only Long
Only Short
Long&Short
for example:
current trend refer to tf M30
for overall/major trend refer to tf H4
Never let the ea running by itself without monitoring it.
You may need to check your ea performance from time to time.Maybe every 4-8 hours
That's better than expecting your ea to gain a profitable trade when you can ....at least 'drive' it to a more profitable way (since I use maxorders =10)
Semi-auto is much better for me!