MetaTrader 5 is a multi-asset platform that allows trading Forex, stocks and futures. It offers superior tools for comprehensive price analysis, use of algorithmic trading applications (trading robots, Expert Advisor) and copy trading.
The MetaTrader 5 multi-asset platform supports the hedging method, which allows opening multiple positions of the same financial instrument, of opposite or same direction. This feature is widely used in Forex trading
MetaTrader 5 also supports the advanced Market Depth and the netting system, which is adopted on exchange markets
Trading operations can be performed through 2 types of market orders, 6 types of pending orders, 2 stop-orders and Trailing Stop
38 built-in indicators are available for professional technical analysis
44 built-in analytical objects provide a comprehensive analysis of currency and stock quotes
Subscribe to signals of successful traders straight from the platform and copy their deals
The Economic Calendar helps forecast the market movement
Financial news releases affect financial security quotes; you can read the news straight from your platform
The largest Market of trading robots and technical indicators for MetaTrader 5 is available straight from the platform
Every product in the MetaTrader Market is provided with a detailed description and other useful details
Before you purchase a product from the Market, you can test its demo version in the Strategy Tester
You can test trading robots in the visual mode to better understand their trading algorithms
Purchase trading robots and technical indicators from the Market using your favorite payment method
Rent a virtual server straight from the platform for 24/7 operation of your trading robots and signal subscriptions
You can download thousands of free trading robots and indicators from the Code Base and use the the applications for trading
The built-in MetaEditor is a convenient development tool, using which you can create your own trading robots and indicators
You can control all your assets from a single platform
Use Alerts and capture every trading opportunity
Charts and indicators are customizable
Your MetaTrader 5 is tightly integrated with the mobile platforms for Android and iOS devices. Specify your MetaQuotes ID and receive push notifications from trading robots to your smartphone
Flexible trading system
MetaTrader 5 delivers a powerful trading system with the Market Depth and a system of separate accounting of orders and
trades. It supports both order accounting systems: the traditional netting system and the hedging option system.
Four order execution modes are available to meet various trading objectives: Instant, Request, Market and
Exchange execution. The platform supports all types of trade orders, including market, pending
and stop orders, as well as trailing stop.
With such a diversity of order types and available execution modes, traders can use any trading strategy for
successful work on the financial markets.
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Professional technical analysis
The platform represents the all-in-one concept and offers impressive analytical tools. It allows opening up to
100 charts of currency and stock quotes at a time. The 21 timeframes available enable comprehensive detailed
analysis of all minor price movements. More than 80 technical indicators and analytical tools, including graphic
objects, provide detailed analysis of quote dynamics.
Furthermore, analytical resources of the terminal are not limited to the built-in tools. Traders are welcome to
choose between thousands of free of charge indicators from the Code Base, purchase or rent applications from the
Market of more than 2500 ready-made algorithmic
applications, as well as to order custom indicators from professional programmers through the Freelance service.
With the high performance of the MQL5 programming language, you can create your own
indicator with your own unique characteristics. All these features enhance the analytical capacity of your
platform and your ability to achieve the most detailed and accurate technical analysis of quotes.
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Fundamental analysis
Fundamental analysis is another tool that can be used to forecast the price dynamics of financial instruments.
The aim of fundamental analysis is the constant monitoring of various open-source economic and industrial
indicators. Original fundamental data is available straight from MetaTrader 5.
News reports from international news agencies are broadcast directly into the platform, providing you with the
essential financial information. The economic calendar features the main macroeconomic indicators of different countries,
allowing traders to analyze their impact on various financial instruments.
Stay tuned and make more weighted trading decisions from the benefit of having access to financial news and economic calendar straight from your platform!
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Trading signals and Copy Trading
No time for manual trading or analyzing the markets? That's not a problem: subscribe to a signal of a successful
trader, and MetaTrader 5 will automatically reproduce all his trades on your account. Choose from hundreds of
free and paid signals available for demo or live accounts with the preferred risk level and profitability.
Subscribe to the selected signal provider in just a few clicks, and your platform will trade automatically for
you. You may choose to monitor trading results or completely rely on the signal behavior.
With the MetaTrader 5 copy trading option you no longer need to trade by yourself. Instead, let your platform
trade for you like a pro!
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Mobile Trading
Full-fledged financial market trading can be enjoyed without even a desktop computer. The only thing you need to
do is to install the mobile version of MetaTrader 5 for Android or iOS on your smartphone or tablet. Mobile
applications support the full set of trading function, provide extensive analytical capabilities through the use
of technical indicators and graphical objects, as well as allow you to monitor account status, view your trading
history and more.
That's it! Financial markets are at your finger tips with the MetaTrader 5 mobile platform!
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Web Trading
The MetaTrader 5 Web Platform is a perfect solution whenever the installation of a desktop terminal or the use of
a mobile version is not possible. It allows trading on the Forex and exchange markets from any browser and
operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux). Analyze financial markets, place orders — in other words, access the
rich functionality of MetaTrader 5 on the web. You only need to have an Internet connection.
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Algorithmic Trading
One of the most impressing features of your MetaTrader 5 is Algorithmic Trading. This feature implies automated trading using specialized applications — trading robots (Expert Advisors). The robots operate without the participation of the trader — they can analyze quotes and perform trading operations following an underlying algorithm.
Do you have a successful trading strategy? Robotize it and forget about routine market analysis and trading. The MetaTrader 5 system provides for the entire development environment to help you create and optimize your own trading robots. With the high-performance MQL5 programming language you can create Expert Advisors utilizing heavy calculations for the most accurate technical analysis and forecasting.
If you are not enthusiastic about programming, choose from thousands of ready-to-use trading applications.
Download free apps from the Code Base, purchase or rent products from the Market or order custom applications
from professional programmers using the Freelance service — the choice is in your hands.
Read about algorithmic trading in a separate section >>
MetaTrader Market of trading applications
Thousands of trading robots and technical indicators are available in the built-in Market of Trading Apps. Every
product has a free trial version which you can test before deciding to pay for the full application version. All
purchased applications are ready for immediate use. Our Market is open 24/7, supports all popular payment
methods, and ensures protection of all transactions.
Choose, test, and purchase from thousands of the best trading robots and indicators available in the Market!
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Virtual Hosting (VPS)
With the Virtual Hosting, MetaTrader 5 can operate even when the computer is turned off. Virtualize your platform in a few clicks and run it on a remote server (Forex VPS). Trades of your robots and signal subscriptions will be executed at any time with minimum delay!
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What brokers say
Mr. Jeffrey Siu
Chief Operating Officer, ATFX
Our mission is to equip traders with innovative technology that gives them a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving financial sector. MetaTrader 5, with its intelligent trading systems, advanced charts, technical analysis, various order types and execution modes, has become a primary tool for achieving that goal.
ATFX launches MetaTrader 5 to enhance services for global investors →
David Bily
CEO and Founder, Moneta Markets
We've seen a significant surge in demand for MetaTrader 5 as traders look for a platform that offers versatility and advanced functionality. There are a significant number of our clients who are Algorithmic Traders, and MetaTrader 5 offers a far superior platform for the development and backtesting of custom indicators and EAs.
Moneta Markets: "MetaTrader 5 is a superior platform for algorithmic traders" →
Mr Nick Spencer-Skeen
CEO, APM Capital
We have tried different platforms, but MetaTrader 5 stands unmatched. MetaQuotes has ingeniously crafted an ecosystem for business development and seamless trading. It's not just a platform. It's the cornerstone of our commitment to innovation and client success. The transition to MetaTrader 5 is not merely the launch of a trading platform – it is a transformative step that has redefined our approach to client services.
APM Capital: "We have tried different platforms, but MetaTrader 5 stands unmatched" →
Mr. Ohad Golan
Chief Marketing Officer, easyMarkets
The new product launch will further expand our clients' trading opportunities: they can choose between floating and fixed spreads or both. Furthermore, all these options are available in the same ecosystem. Our mission is and always has been, to offer an industry-leading experience to traders. That is why we keep developing and launching updates to our services and products, as well as expanding our offerings.
Ingmar Mattus
co-founder, Tickmill Group
All these features are designed to give traders of all levels an edge. We believe that offering the MetaTrader 5 platform in addition to the MetaTrader 4 platform, will add value to our clients’ trading experience by giving those extra possibilities, the next generation platform has to offer.
Tickmill launches MetaTrader 5 for next generation traders →
Mr. Andrew Nikolaev
General Manager Europe, Libertex
Progress is inevitable and we see a shift in the market demand towards MetaTrader 5. It was important for us to extend the list of available solutions and to start offering platform solutions which are of interest to our customers. With the newly launched MetaTrader 5 platform, traders can access financial markets through the advanced software and trade in global markets more efficiently and faster.
Progress is inevitable: Libertex launches MetaTrader 5 amid increased demand →
Petr Valov
CEO, Exness
The launch of MetaTrader 5 is a clear signal of intent that we will continue to provide the very best in trading opportunities and experiences to our global community of traders.
Exness launches MetaTrader 5 with support for hedging on real accounts →
The institutional multi-asset MetaTrader 5 platform provides everything needed for full-fledged and flexible trading operations. The platform offers a powerful arsenal of tools available with a click of the mouse: a flexible trading system, technical and fundamental analysis, professional MQL5 development environment, multi-currency tester and alerts. Moreover, to ensure the best user experience and to eliminate language barriers for millions of traders around the world, we have translated the platform interface to 31 most widely spoken languages.
However, the built-in functionality is just the tip of the iceberg. Additional services deliver thousands of new
features. Subscribe to signals, run trading robots, use technical indicators and rent a virtual server. With the unique MetaTrader 5
ecosystem, you have all the possibilities to become a successful trader!
Download MetaTrader 5, open a demo account and experience the best of trading!