A powerful platform for currency pairs and other financial instruments CFD trading, the MetaTrader 5 is free to download on Exness. On MetaTrader 5, you can develop trading robots and technical indicators through the specialized MetaEditor tool. As the tool is linked with the platform, new programs will automatically appear in your MetaTrader 5 and can be executed instantly.
- MetaQuotes Language 5. A programming language for trading strategies, the MetaQuotes Language 5 (MQL5) allows the creation of scripts, trading robots and indicators. The development of MQL5 eliminated several limitations of its predecessor, MQL4, increasing the number of functions and graphical objects.
- Hedging System. In MetaTrader 5 with Exness, you can experience trading using the hedging mode system. Hedging allows you to open multiple positions, even exact opposite positions, for a trading instrument.
- Charts & Timeframes. Visually monitor real-time price movements in charts of 1-minute to 1-month intervals and up to 21 timeframes simultaneously. This feature allows traders to respond to quote changes instantly, and also store quote history in a compact form.
- Fundamental Analysis. Capture market opportunities with fundamental analysis tools on the MetaTrader 5, such as the built-in Economic Calendar. Keep abreast of the latest news events, expected market impacts and forecasts.
- Indicators & Analytical Object Tools. Enhance your trading experience with 38 built-in indicators, 22 analytical tools and 46 graphical objects when you trade financial instruments in the trading platform.
- About MetaTrader 5. The fifth generation of the MetaTrader platforms, MetaTrader 5 offers increased functionalities and features from its predecessor and quickly became one of the most popular trading platforms by online foreign exchange traders and brokerage services around the world.
How MetaTrader 5 was Developed
Optimal trading starts with convenient and advanced tools, and MetaQuotes software corp delivers with the MetaTrader 5 platform, a powerful trading terminal for traders of all types and skill levels. Launched in 2010 by the financial trading software development company, MetaTrader 5 quickly became popular among traders, brokers and those offering investment or brokerage services. The next generation following the successful MetaTrader 4, the multi-asset platform answered the needs of traders by offering not just currency trading, but also trading for almost all financial markets, including the futures market.
Usage of MetaTrader 5
Fundamental and technical analysis, trading signals, algorithmic trading - the trading platform provides an arsenal of tools that enhance the trading experience. The platform also has broadcasts of the latest financial news reports for traders to keep up-to-date on the markets. With the trading signals and copy trading capability in MetaTrader 5, traders can follow the signals of successful traders and copy their trading strategies and orders, which will be automatically reproduced on your account.
Automated Trading and MQL
Automated trading is possible on MT5, using trading robots, or Expert Advisors, which analyze quotes and perform operations on the financial markets. There are pre-installed technical indicators and trading robots in the platform, but traders can install more or develop their own Expert Advisors by using the programming language, MetaQuotes Language 5 (MQL5).
Mobile Trading and MetaTrader 5
The trading terminal is not just for Windows, macOS and Linux powered desktops. Traders with busy schedules can also perform mobile trading on their iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Equipped with all the integral trading tools, including trading orders, interactive charts and popular analytical tools, you can monitor your account and perform mobile trading in a single click.
MT5 Desktop Trading Terminal. A Powerful Multi-Asset Platform
- More than 200 trading instruments
- 6 asset classes
- 5 trading account types
- Spreads as low as 0.0
- Commission starting from 0
- 8 pending order types (Buy Stop, Sell Stop, Buy Limit, Sell Limit, Take Profit, Stop Loss, Buy Stop Limit, Sell Stop Limit)
- 21 timeframes and 3 chart types
- Available for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Instant execution and market execution
- Hedging system
- 38 inbuilt indicators and 22 analytical tools
- Inbuilt forex calendar
- Level 2 quotes supported
- Trailing stop, technical analysis, and custom Indicators, Expert Advisors (EAs) and Scripts
What you can trade on MT5
At Exness, you can enjoy trading CFDs on more than 200 instruments, which include trading forex currency pairs, metals, cryptocurrencies, stocks, indices and energies.
- Forex. There are more than 100 currency pairs available for CFD trading on MT5 in Exness. We offer major currency pairs, including EURDUSD, GBPUSD and USDJPY, and minor currency pairs. There is also a long list of exotic pairs available for you to trade CFDs on.
- Metals. On MT5 with Exness, you can trade CFDs on metals in the form of currency pairs, which include XAUUSD, XAUEUR, XAUGBP and XAUAUD for gold and XAGUSD, XAGEUR, XAGGBP and XAGAUD for silver. You can also trade on platinum (XPT) and palladium (XPD) in currency pairs.
- Cryptocurrencies. You can trade in the most popular cryptocurrencies in currency pairs on MetaTrader 5. These include CFDs on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash, with Bitcoin available in BTCUSD, BTCKRW, BTCJPY and more.
- Stocks, Indices & Energies. Presently, traders on MT5 can perform CFD trading on more than 80 stocks, which are listed on our website, and 10 indices, including US30, DE30, HK50, UK100, and AUS200. As for energies, we offer CFDs on UKOIL, USOIL and XNGUSD.
How to open an MT5 account with Exness
Before you can start trading, first open a Standard or Professional MT5 account with Exness. Upon successful account registration, you will be able to find your MT5 account details listed in your Personal Area.
How to login to MT5 account for Windows, macOS, and Linux:
- Run the trading terminal on your PC
- On the terminal, click on ‘File’ and then select ‘Login to Trade Account’
- Next, enter your account number as your Login, your account trading password and the server your account was registered on
- Once you have successfully logged in, you will hear a chime confirming your login
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