MetaTrader 5 Multi-Asset Trading Platform
MetaTrader 5 is a multi-asset trading platform for broker-supported forex, stocks, futures and other markets, with Market Depth, charts, orders and account tools in one terminal.
The desktop platform includes 21 timeframes, 38 built-in technical indicators, 44 analytical objects, financial news, an Economic Calendar and the MQL5 development environment.
MT5 also supports netting and hedging accounts, six pending order types, Expert Advisors and Strategy Tester, while actual instruments, prices and trading conditions come from the connected broker server.
Market Depth
Netting / Hedging
21 Timeframes
38 Indicators
MQL5 / Strategy Tester
Desktop / Web / Mobile
MetaTrader 5 trading and analysis features
The core MT5 feature set covers order execution, technical and fundamental analysis, algorithmic trading, signals and account access across desktop, web and mobile terminals.
Trading system, Market Depth and positions
MT5 combines order entry, Market Depth, position accounting and account monitoring for broker-supported markets.
- Supports market orders, six pending order types, Stop Loss, Take Profit and Trailing Stop
- Supports both netting and hedging position-accounting systems, depending on the broker account
- Market Depth provides bid and ask levels and can also be used as an order-entry interface
21 timeframes and technical analysis
The desktop terminal provides a broad charting workspace for reviewing price action across multiple markets and time horizons.
- Includes 21 chart timeframes from short-term intervals to monthly views
- Provides 38 built-in technical indicators plus support for custom MQL5 indicators
- Includes 44 analytical objects for trend lines, channels, Fibonacci tools, shapes and other chart studies
Financial news and Economic Calendar
MetaTrader 5 adds fundamental-analysis tools alongside charts so market events can be reviewed in the same trading environment.
- Financial news can provide context for market-moving economic, company and policy events
- The Economic Calendar includes macroeconomic releases, timing, forecast values and previous data
- Fundamental information can support market analysis but does not guarantee a trading outcome
MQL5, MetaEditor and Strategy Tester
The desktop terminal includes an integrated environment for creating, testing, optimizing and running algorithmic trading applications.
- MQL5 is used to build Expert Advisors, custom indicators, scripts and other trading applications
- MetaEditor provides the coding and debugging environment for MQL5 development
- Strategy Tester supports multi-threaded, multi-currency testing, optimization and forward testing
Signals and the MQL5 service ecosystem
MetaTrader 5 can connect to Signals and MQL5.community services for copy trading, software, documentation and developer resources.
- Signals can copy a provider’s trading operations after subscription and account configuration
- MQL5.community provides documentation, Code Base, Market, articles and Freelance services
- Third-party EAs and signal results still depend on strategy logic, account conditions and market behavior
Desktop, WebTerminal and mobile
Each terminal covers a different level of the MT5 workflow, from full desktop development to browser and mobile account access.
- Desktop provides the full charting, MQL5, Expert Advisor and Strategy Tester environment
- WebTerminal runs in a browser and supports quotes, charts, Market Depth and trading without a desktop install
- iPhone, iPad and Android apps support mobile quotes, charts, Market Depth, orders and position monitoring
MetaTrader 5 platform FAQ
Direct answers about MT5 markets, order types, charting tools and the differences between desktop, WebTerminal and mobile.
Which markets does MetaTrader 5 support?
MetaTrader 5 supports multi-asset market environments including forex, futures, stocks, bonds and options. The actual instruments available to a user depend on the connected broker server and account type.
What trading features are built into MetaTrader 5?
MT5 supports Market Depth, market orders, six pending order types, Stop Loss, Take Profit, Trailing Stop, and both netting and hedging position-accounting systems. Execution settings and symbol rules are broker-dependent.
How many timeframes and indicators does MetaTrader 5 have?
The desktop platform includes 21 timeframes, 38 built-in technical indicators and 44 analytical objects. Custom indicators and other trading applications can also be added through MQL5.
Are desktop, WebTerminal and mobile MetaTrader 5 the same?
No. Desktop provides the full MQL5, Expert Advisor and Strategy Tester workflow. WebTerminal and mobile terminals support quotes, charts, Market Depth, orders and account management, but they do not replace the complete desktop development and testing environment.
