About me
It has now been more than seven years since I took my first steps into trading. I started with the DAX before moving to the US markets, mainly the ES, NQ, YM and RTY futures. After trying many tools, I found that the order book was the most effective one for my trading, and I specialized in it. I took two dedicated order book trading trainings, one in Geneva and one in Canada.
For more than four years I mostly scalped the US index futures using the depth of market and liquidity reading. At the end of 2023 I moved into automated trading: I learned programming to build my own trading algorithms, which now run on my own accounts. The goal is to reproduce an order book approach automatically.
I launched SierraOnShop and its YouTube channel in 2023 to share what I have learned, as transparently as possible. You will find free resources on the YouTube channel and the blog, plus chartbooks and courses for those who want to go further and save time.
What I write about
- Sierra Chart
- Order flow trading
- Depth of market
- Footprint charts
- Market profile
- Volume profile
- Futures scalping
- MetaTrader 5 expert advisors
- Automated trading
Latest articles by Clement
Sierra Chart volume by price study setup: choose the profile period, row size and display style
How to add Sierra Chart's Volume by Price study, pick a profile period, set ticks per row, and choose a display style that stays readable on ES, NQ and CL charts.
Sierra Chart cumulative delta chart setup: add the study, then validate data and session resets
Add a cumulative delta view in Sierra Chart, then confirm your bid ask data, tick storage and session reset settings are correct before you trust what the line shows.
Sierra Chart diagonal imbalance settings: how to configure and read diagonal comparisons
Learn how Sierra Chart diagonal imbalance settings work: how diagonal comparison pairs bid and ask volume, which ratio inputs to set, and how to interpret the highlights.
How to Load an MT5 Set File and Check It Matches Your EA Version
Learn how to load an MT5 set file into an expert advisor, then verify that the preset's inputs match the installed EA version before you trust any setting.
How to install a Sierra Chart chartbook: file location, opening and study checks
A practical checklist for installing a Sierra Chart chartbook: where to put the file, how to open it, and how to fix missing studies before you rely on it.
MT5 expert advisor settings for beginners: inputs, lot size and permissions explained
Learn what common MT5 expert advisor inputs mean, how lot size works, and which automated trading permissions to check before you run any EA in a tester or demo account.
What to check before buying an MT5 expert advisor: a due-diligence checklist
A practical checklist for retail traders: verify EA compatibility, read the input documentation, understand testing limitations and confirm risk controls before you pay.
How to test an expert advisor in MT5: Strategy Tester steps and report reading
Learn how to run a historical test of an expert advisor in the MT5 Strategy Tester, set the right inputs, and read the EA test report without treating past results as predictions.
Sierra Chart study collection vs chartbook: what each file preserves
Compare what a Sierra Chart study collection and a chartbook each preserve, so you can pick the right file format for sharing, backing up or buying a trading setup.
Sierra Chart order flow chartbook template: how to organize and evaluate a premade workspace
Learn how a Sierra Chart order flow chartbook template links footprint, DOM and profile views into one workspace, plus a practical checklist for judging any premade layout.
Sierra Chart footprint chart setup: settings for a readable bid-ask footprint
A step-by-step Sierra Chart footprint chart setup: Numbers Bars settings, tick aggregation, bid ask volume display and color choices that keep the chart readable.
Best Sierra Chart tools for order flow: compare footprint, DOM and volume profile setups
Compare the main categories of Sierra Chart order flow tools by workflow, required data and setup effort, so you can pick what fits your market and routine.
How to read a footprint chart: bid ask volume, delta and price levels
A practical, step-by-step guide to reading a footprint chart, from bid ask volume at each price to delta per bar, before you tackle advanced order flow patterns.
What is point of control in volume profile? POC definition explained
Learn what the point of control means in volume profile, how volume by price is built, and why aggregation and session settings can shift POC levels.
The content on this site is educational and is not personalized investment advice. Trading futures and forex involves a substantial risk of loss.