MetaTrader 5

• Create your own expert advisors without programming skills:
  • Algorithmic trading allows you to trade the markets using trading robots (expert advisors) without your direct involvement in every trade;
  • MQL market and code base with thousands of ready-made expert advisors, indicators, and scripts;
  • MetaTrader Market is a built-in online store where you can find a choice of trading robots and indicators.
• Trade and amend orders direct from charts allowing you to be responsive to price movements;
• Trading signals. Follow the moves of successful traders by subscribing to a signal provider;
• Features Stop Limit orders, that can be executed without negative slippage.

• Choice of accounts: In MT5 you have the choice of two order accounting systems (netting and hedging);
• Mobile trading: Trade from the MT5 app on your iOS or Android device;
• Virtual hosting: Allowing 24/7 trading using a VPS that does not require your PC to be turned on.

• Fundamental analysis tools are available in MT5: the economic calendar and financial news keep you up to date with market developments;
• It features a multi-currency strategy tester;
• Professional technical analysis. The platform allows you to:
  • Have 100 charts open at a time;
  • Track price movements using 21 timeframes;
  • Analyse the market with over 80 technical indicators.

Based around the Microsoft Windows interface, MT5 has been designed to be quick to learn and easy to use. Starting to trade has been made effortless thanks to its recent powerful upgrades. To start, you’ll need to open a MT5 trading account with FXOpen. Once you’ve chosen the version that best suits your device, you’re ready to start using its impressive features and functions.

• Open a position by creating a new order from the Tools menu.
• Check/close positions in the Terminal window via the View menu.
• Change stops/limits from the Trade tab of the Terminal window.

You can also tailor your charts and add extra indicators to suit your style of trading or strategy. Another popular feature is one for those needing reports or price alerts, all made possible via the MetaTrader 5 platform.

When you think of the MT5 platform, you may only imagine that trading forex is possible. However, with FXOpen, it’s possible to trade not only in forex, but other markets too. Use the MT5 platform with us to trade everything from share CFDs to commodity CFDs and crypto CFDs.

As far as trading platforms are concerned, MT5 has been designed to meet the highest security standards. While you’re executing trades you can rest assured that it’s safe to use. There are still risks to be aware of when investing capital, as with any form of trading, and you should never expose yourself to losses you can’t afford.

Downloading and using the MT5 platform is free. Any costs associated with the platform are met by FXOpen as your MT5 brokers. As a client you’ll never lose more than you deposit thanks to our negative balance protection.

Want to know more about the MetaTrader 5 platform with FXOpen? Feel free to explore our Knowledge Base to find the answers you need. If you still need support, you can reach out to a member of our team. Get in touch by phone or email, or if you’d prefer to use our live chat service, it’s available five days a week.