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XeOne Prime brokerage company has experienced an increase in trading activity of almost 10% after launching MetaTrader 5. According to the company management, this is only the beginning. In the future, the company expects to increase profits by more than 40% through further use of the trading platform and increase in the number of clients. The head of XeOne Prime is convinced that the Company's strategy of investing in technology and innovation will pay off as early as the coming year.

Mr Laxmi Prasad, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer of XeOne Prime

"MetaTrader 5 is an indispensable tool for all brokers who are ready to provide clients with the best trading conditions," says Mr Laxmi Prasad, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer of XeOne Prime. "The platform features the most relevant tools available today so that you always remain one step ahead of your competitors. Since the launch of MetaTrader 5, our trading activity has increased by almost 10%".

The broker plans to add more new products in the near future. At the same time, the company is monitoring the services available in MetaTrader 5 in order to strengthen its position. "Numerous exciting updates regularly introduced by MetaQuotes allow traders to boost their profitability. We have also integrated built-in payments and new analytical reports. The newly introduced reports allow us to track both general profit and loss parameters, deposits and withdrawals, as well as conduct a more detailed analysis — the ratio of the number of trades, comparison of different types of trades and historical data for individual symbols or entire groups. We look forward to the new improvements", adds Mr Prasad.

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We have prepared special trading platform installers quite some time ago. The installer for macOS is a full-fledged wizard with which the app is installed seamlessly, just like a native one. For Linux, we provide a script that can be downloaded and launched with a single command.

The installers perform all the required steps: they identify the user's system, download and install the latest Wine version, configure it, and then install MetaTrader inside it. All steps are completed in the automated mode, and you can start using the platform immediately after installation.

The installer links are available on the https://www.metatrader5.com website and in the trading platform's Help menu:

For macOS: Check your Wine version

We have recently completely updated the macOS installer, incorporating numerous improvements. If you are already using MetaTrader on macOS, please check the current Wine version, which is displayed in the terminal log upon startup:

If your Wine version is below 8.0.1, we strongly recommend removing the old platform along with the Wine prefix in which it is installed. You can delete the platform as usual by moving it from the "Applications" section to the bin. The Wine prefix can be deleted using Finder. Select the Go > Go to Folder menu and enter the directory name: ~/Library/Application Support/. Go to this directory and delete the following folders based on the installed MetaTrader version:

After that, reinstall the terminal using our installers.

• During the process, you will be prompted to install additional Wine packages (Mono, Gecko). Please agree to this as they are necessary for proper functioning.
• The minimum macOS versions are Big Sur for MetaTrader 4 and Mojave for MetaTrader 5.

You no longer need to search for manual installation instructions or use third-party solutions. You can install the platform in a couple of clicks and instantly start trading:

• MetaTrader 5 for macOS
• MetaTrader 5 for Linux

Over the past six months, a vast array of new features has been introduced to the MetaTrader 5 mobile app for Android. These include fast on-chart trading features, additional timeframes, visual representation of trading history, and more. A detailed overview of these updates is provided below.

1. One-click trading from the chart. A deal can now be performed by simply opening a special panel and pressing Buy or Sell. This means you can seize opportunities instantly without wasting precious time switching between tabs.

   
   
   

   
   The results of quick operations are displayed immediately in pop-up notifications on the chart. If you find the notifications unnecessary, you can disable them in the app settings. Also, using the settings, you can place the trading panel above or below the chart.
   
   
2. Placing pending orders from the chart. You can now place pending orders visually by dragging them to the desired levels on the chart. Tap the button on the top panel, select the order type, set the price, and tap the arrow to confirm the parameters. This method is considerably faster than configuring parameters through a trading dialog. You can immediately set Stop Loss and Take Profit for the order. Likewise, you can modify any existing order by simply tapping on its level and setting new parameters.

   
   
   

   
   
3. Managing positions and orders from the chart. Select a position or order level on the chart, and a control panel will appear at the chart bottom. From this panel, you can close positions and delete orders, as well as add and remove their Stop Loss and Take Profit levels. When moving stop levels, you will immediately see the potential profit/loss in points and monetary terms.
   

   
   
   

   
   
4. Trading history on the chart. Now, you can visually evaluate your market entries and exits. If you enable the history display in the app settings, all trades will be represented as arrows on the chart. The trade direction is indicated by color: blue for Buy and red for Sell. Entry and exit trades are connected by dotted lines. Additionally, you can choose to display open positions and active pending orders in the chart settings.

   
   
   

   
   
5. Bulk position closing and order deletion. The app now supports bulk operations for positions and orders. For example, you can close all open positions with just a couple of taps upon important news releases and thus promptly lock in profits. You can also quickly cancel all pending orders to prevent them from being triggered due to sharp price movements.
   
   To access bulk operations, tap the three dots in the positions or orders section or open the context menu for a specific operation.

   
   
   

   
   
6. Adaptive trading volume editing. The buttons for modifying volumes in the trading dialog now automatically adjust to the current volume value. The larger the volume, the more units are added or subtracted with each button tap.

   
   
   

   
   
7. Support for 21 timeframes. We have added 12 additional minute and hour timeframes to offer more options for price analysis. To add your preferred periods to the quick access panel, go to the timeframe menu above the chart and configure them.

   
   
   

   
   
8. Copying analytical objects on the chart. The new option enables faster chart markup. Open the object menu with a long press and select "Copy":

   
   
   

   
   
9. Improved right chart border adjustment. To change the chart border shift, simply scroll the chart to the last price until a vertical separator appears. Next, drag the triangle at the bottom chart scale:

   
   
   

   
   
10. Account connection via a QR code. You can now transfer your account from the desktop platform or from another device by scanning a QR code. The account will be connected instantly without the need to enter a login and password. To access the QR code, tap the corresponding icon in the account properties.

    
    
    

    
    
11. Updated color schemes. The entire interface has been redesigned with special attention to color selection, ensuring a comfortable working environment. The app now supports a dark theme that activates automatically when you enable the dark theme on your device. Additionally, we have added settings for customizing the colors of all lines on the chart.

    
    
    

    
    
12. Links to brokers' regulatory documents. You can now access all the necessary legal information from your broker directly in the account properties section of your mobile app. The availability of links depends on your broker.
    
13. Adjustments for Arabic and Persian languages. We have implemented various enhancements to ensure the app interface is correctly displayed in languages using right-to-left scripts.
14. Numerous improvements and fixes. Over the past six months, hundreds of improvements have been introduced to guarantee stable and swift app performance.

Install the latest app version and unlock extended trading capabilities:

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FlowBank a Swiss FINMA regulated bank and brokerage company, has launched an enhanced monthly rebate program that rewards its corporate and individual clients who use the MetaTrader 5 trading platform. The offer will be of particular interest to those who trade large volumes.

Mr Charles Henri Sabet, CEO and founder of FlowBank

"FlowBank offers the most competitive pricing available in the industry and liquidity from Tier 1 providers," says Mr Charles Henri Sabet, CEO and Founder of FlowBank. "Together with the MetaTrader 5 trading platform, we offer our clients the complete package and the benefits of a Swiss IBAN for a seamless trading experience. We are a bank born from the minds of traders, and we understand exactly what traders require to maintain a competitive edge in the realm of financial markets. Most importantly, our clients receive the safety and reliability of a Swiss bank".

Mr Charles Henri Sabet added that the new rebate program is intended to reward traders for their high trading activity. It puts money directly back into traders' accounts. The funds can then either be withdrawn or used to open new trades. Each active trader will receive from CHF 6 to CHF 14 for a trading volume of CHF 1 million.

Find out more details about the program terms on the company’s official website. Currently, the broker provides its clients with access to more than 50,000 financial instruments.

FlowBank is also a winner of numerous awards including accolades from ForexBrokers.com. It also bears the title of the most cost-effective provider for frequent traders from Moneyland.ch — the leading broker comparison platform in the region.

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ECOMMPAY payment service provider has entered into an agreement with MetaQuotes and joined the MetaTrader 5 Payments service. Now brokers working with this PSP can receive deposits and process withdrawals directly on the platform, while traders can perform the relevant operations without logging into their personal account on the broker’s website. The new feature shortens the chain of actions during deposit operations, which boosts conversion, as well as increases the number and volume of deposits. All transactions are securely encrypted and are completely safe.

"Traders are able to see for themselves that the MetaQuotes solution is faster, more convenient and safer than those currently available on the market," says MetaQuotes CEO Renat Fatkhullin. "ECOMMPAY has become the first to join MetaTrader 5 Payments. For our company, this cooperation opens up new prospects, and we are open to working with other providers".

The award-winning company ECOMMPAY offers its customers over 100 different payment methods with more than 100 different currencies and handles payments in over 150 countries around the world. Among other industries, the company works with a variety of brokers and is regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It has more than 10 years of history and the company has proven itself as a reliable provider.

MetaTrader 5 Payments service is a free solution which simplifies client onboarding, increases deposit transaction conversions and reduces broker costs. This is an excellent solution for experienced companies and especially startup brokers, who will find it easier to launch their own business without the extra costs of developing and implementing their own payment system. To start accepting payments via the platform, a brokerage company needs to enter into an agreement with a supported PSP and specify authorization data in the platform. From now on, all of its clients will have the opportunity to top up funds via the MetaTrader 5 Desktop terminal. In the near future, the feature will be available on mobile terminals for iOS and Android, as well as on web terminals.

Regulated broker RoboForex Ltd introduced MetaTrader 5 Sponsored VPS to its clients more than three years ago. The service launch attracted new clients and encouraged existing demo traders to open live accounts. The management believes that the introduction of sponsored hosting has assisted RoboForex in strengthening its positions and in taking a step forward in the company's overall development. Sponsored VPS is an essentially beneficial option as the broker only pays for actively trading clients who meet certain predefined conditions. For example, RoboForex offers the service to those who deposit USD 500 to their verified account.

Sami Otman, RoboForex CBO, said: "We've been providing sponsored hosting to our clients since July 2020. Looking back after three years, we can say that it was a strategically correct decision. Our primary goal was to attract new clients, and the success we've achieved, in part, is attributable to the launch of the Sponsored VPS. Consequently, RoboForex will continue to offer sponsored hosting as part of its ongoing service to traders."

The Sponsored VPS service can be launched directly in MetaTrader 5. This task does not require any special knowledge and thus anyone can handle it in just a few clicks, while the entire process takes a couple of minutes. "The main purpose of this service is to ensure the flawless and uninterrupted operation of trading strategies," Renat Fatkhullin, MetaQuotes CEO, explained.

According to Sami Otman, RoboForex offers its clients nine asset types and more than 12,000 trading instruments. "Sponsored VPS helps us boost trading activity," RoboForex CBO added. Regulated by the Belize Financial Services Commission (FSC), the company has been offering its services since 2009. Furthermore, it boasts a portfolio of 40 industry awards.

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MetaQuotes has launched new MQL5.community information channels on Facebook, X.com (Twitter), and Telegram. These channels provide daily publications of relevant technical materials from the MQL5.com Articles and CodeBase sections. They are designed to promptly update developers on algorithmic trading innovations, share current technological trends, and assist subscribers in solving any difficulties they may encounter. There's no need to manually check MQL5.com thematic sections: get the most useful and interesting content delivered directly to your favorite app's news feed.

The idea of this project was prompted by popular requests from the community. Furthermore, it aligns perfectly with MetaQuotes' commitment to the global popularization and advancement of algorithmic trading. With years of investment in algorithmic trading projects, the launch of the new information channels serves as a logical continuation of our initiatives.

The new channels deliver English-language content in a developer-to-developer format. No advertising, spam, or irrelevant publications — only the latest articles addressing real issues. This content will be particularly useful for those who work with the MQL5 language.

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Successful trading in financial markets requires thoughtful and well-founded decision-making. Comprehensive performance analytics can assist traders in making informed investment decisions and in optimizing their strategies. In this article, we will look at five key performance indices which characterize trading efficiency and stability.

1. Sharpe Ratio

• What it is: A measure of strategy profitability in relation to risk.
• Why it is important: A high Sharpe Ratio value indicates that a strategy can efficiently generate profits with minimal risks. The higher the ratio, the better.
• How to interpret: A value greater than 1 indicates that the strategy's returns justify the associated risks. Ratio values of 3 or higher indicate an excellent strategy.

Below is a successful trading report which shows an annual growth of more than 1,500%. Balance and growth diagrams are quite smooth, without sharp drops and spikes. However, the strategy cannot be considered stable since the Sharpe Ratio is 0.21, which means that the trader is taking very high risks to achieve these trading results.

The Sharpe ratio is interpreted as follows:

• Sharpe Ratio < 0                Poor. The strategy is generally unprofitable.
• Sharpe Ratio  < 1.0            Undefined. The risks are not justified. The use of such strategies can only be considered when there are no alternatives.
• Sharpe Ratio ≥ 1.0             Good. If the Sharpe Ratio is higher than one, it means that the risks are justified by the portfolio/strategy performance.
• Sharpe Ratio ≥ 3.0             Excellent. A high ratio indicates lower probability of losses in each individual trade.

If the Sharpe ratio is less than zero, the strategy is unprofitable. However, even without analyzing the Sharpe Ratio, such poor results can be evident from balance and growth diagrams only.

2. Maximum Drawdown

• What it is: The maximum decline in balance from its highest value.
• Why it is important: The metric shows the portion of capital at risk during the worst trading period.
• How to interpret: Lower drawdown values indicate a more reliable strategy.

The maximum drawdown in the above report is equal to 72.3%, which indicates a very high risk. The diagram above shows a drawdown of 67% in May 2023. This risk value is considered extreme since the optimal drawdown value should not exceed 20-30%.

Why should the optimal drawdown be no more than 30% (preferably less than 20%)? When choosing a trading strategy, you should assume that the historically registered drawdown can actually be surpassed by a factor of 2 or more. If the maximum drawdown is 30%, the future value can reach 60% (2*30%). A trading account can endure such a drawdown value. However, if the maximum drawdown is 72%, then it may well be 100% in the future, which means that all the funds could be lost.

3. Recovery Factor

• What it is: The ratio of generated profit to maximum drawdown.
• Why it is important: The factor shows the ability of the strategy to recover from losses.
• How to interpret: The higher the Recovery Factor, the faster the strategy covers losses and begins to generate profits.

The Recovery Factor in the above report is equal to 8.26 and is in the green zone, which is a good value. Ideally, a trading strategy should have a Recovery Factor greater than 3, with greater values being more desirable.

The Summary report in the funds mode shows that the account equity (USD 333.83) is significantly lower than the balance (USD 558.29). The account had a large drawdown, but the resulting profit provided a good recovery factor.

A strategy with a high Recovery Factor (3 or more) indicates that the current drawdown can be compensated by future profits. If the Recovery Factor is less than 1, then several consecutive drawdowns may potentially cause the account balance to drop to zero.

4. Profit Factor

• What it is: The ratio of total profits to total losses.
• Why it is important: The factor shows the potential long-term efficiency of the strategy.
• How to interpret: Values greater than 1 indicate profitability.

The primary purpose of financial trading is to generate profits. While any trading strategy may have winning and losing trades, profits from winning trades should exceed losses from unprofitable ones. The Profit Factor precisely indicates how much the total generated profits exceed the total losses.

The Profit Factor in this report is equal to 1.91, which is a good value. Accordingly, the diagram is in the green zone.

5. Max. Deposit Load

• What it is: The highest percentage of account funds utilized for open positions.
• Why it is important: High deposit loads carry additional risks for a trading account. If the market moves in an unfavorable direction, the probability of losing all funds increases if the deposit loads are high.
• How to interpret: Lower values indicate reduced exposure to potential losses.

There is no optimal deposit load value which is suitable for all strategies. The load depends on the specific trading style and position holding times. Scalping strategies can utilize higher deposit shares since they aim at generating profits from small price changes and usually open increased-volume positions.

For margin trading, including Forex, the margin requirement is significantly lower due to the provided leverage. This allows for increased profits from small price changes but at the same time carries higher risks of potential losses if the currency pair moves in an unfavorable direction. For example, if the leverage is 100, then the margin required to open a position is reduced by 100 times. Consequently, if a trader opens a position for the entire deposit and the price moves 100 points in the opposite direction, the entire deposit will be lost. Furthermore, many brokers set a Stop Out level of 50%, which means that 50 points in an unfavorable direction will lead to large losses. Such a movement is typically within the daily range for most currency pairs.

The maximum deposit load in this report is 57%. Such trading is risky and thus the metric is in the red zone.

Summary

The Summary page features key indices, including balance/equity graphs and growth percentage dynamics. Analysis is summarized as below:

• Growth and balance graphs are quite smooth, without sharp fluctuations — ✔️
• Sharpe Ratio = 0.21 — X
• Maximum Drawdown = 72% — X
• Recovery Factor = 8.26 — ✔️
• Profit Factor = 1.91 — ✔️
• Max. Deposit Load = 57% — ✔️

While three out of the five metrics are promising, the trading strategy cannot be considered stable and safe. The generated profits are associated with high risks.

All of the considered statistics are important for the analysis and evaluation of trading strategies. You should always analyze a combination of performance indices, taking into account the specific trading strategy features, and market conditions. Proper use and understanding of statistical metrics can assist in minimizing risks and in improving trading results.

With the updated MetaTrader 5 trading report, traders can evaluate their strategy performance directly in the terminal. Such comprehensive analytics can highlight strategies' positive aspects, and prompt at weak areas, which if improved can reduce risks and enhance trading stability.

MetaQuotes showcased its latest developments at Forex Expo Dubai 2023, a two-day event held on September 26-27. As the most anticipated industry event in the Middle East, this year's exhibition attracted more than 20,000 participants, including brokers, traders, and investors from 35 countries, along with the representatives of over 130 leading financial sector companies. High-ranking government officials also visited the expo with official delegations.

The latest MetaTrader 5 platform update, the most comprehensive in recent years, drew the greatest attention from the audience. The discussions centered around the platform's all-new integrated payments and trading analytics reports. Demis Gavrielides, MetaQuotes' Agent in Dubai, was among the speakers at Forex Expo Dubai 2023. He believes that such a high interest was driven by the impressive scale of the latest innovations.

Demis Gavrielides, MetaQuotes Agent in Dubai

In particular, extensive discussions were sparked by a new feature that allows traders to top up their accounts directly through MetaTrader 5. Most users believe that integrated payments will make trading safer and more comfortable. Furthermore, this will have a positive effect on trading volumes as faster deposit operations can speed up all other processes.

The second popular discussion topic concerned the recently introduced analytical reports in MetaTrader 5. According to experts, this update will be useful for both experienced market players and beginners. The platform's statistics section has been significantly redesigned to provide comprehensive trading analytics, based on which users can optimize their trading portfolios. The new features are built into the trading platform and do not require any extra expenditures.

Among other company news that captured the audience's attention were the upgraded MetaTrader 5 Web Terminal and the Automations service. All these innovations and MetaQuotes' commitment to continuous improvement enabled MetaTrader 5 to win two prestigious awards: Best Global Multi-Asset Trading Platform and Best Mobile Trading Platform.

Following the global upgrade of the MetaTrader 5 Web Terminal, we have registered a notable surge in inquiries from brokers and traders. In response to this increased demand, MetaQuotes' support team has released three video guides for brokers showing how to install and customize the MetaTrader 5 Web version. These videos, each lasting three to four minutes, are available on the technical support website.

The videos provide step-by-step guides divided into three parts:

1. An overview video describing the features and benefits of the latest web version, including comprehensive control, advanced security, improved onboarding capabilities, revised Market Watch, and enhanced charts.
2. Step-by-step instructions covering the entire installation process, from domain selection to web terminal integration into your website, all accomplished within 30 minutes.
3. A setup guide showing how to customize the web terminal, including its home page, analytics, and interface, to deliver the best user experience.

These guides are designed to offer brokerage companies comprehensive answers to key questions and instructions for a streamlined setup of the web terminal. We hope that our videos will expedite and simplify the integration of MetaTrader 5 Web, ultimately benefiting both brokers and traders.