What is MetaTrader 5 (MT5)?
Multi-asset platform for trading forex, stocks, and futures
Overview
MetaTrader 5 is the next-generation multi-asset trading platform from MetaQuotes, supporting forex, stocks, futures, and options markets. Released in 2010, MT5 offers more timeframes (21 vs 9), more order types (6 pending orders), an economic calendar, depth of market (DOM), and the more powerful MQL5 programming language. It features netting and hedging account systems, making it suitable for all market types.
Key features
21 timeframes for detailed analysis
38 built-in technical indicators and 44 analytical objects
MQL5 language with object-oriented programming
Depth of Market (DOM) for order flow analysis
Built-in economic calendar
6 types of pending orders (Buy/Sell Stop, Buy/Sell Limit, Buy/Sell Stop Limit)
Multi-threaded Strategy Tester with real tick data
MQL5 Cloud Network for distributed optimization
Integrated transfer between accounts
System requirements
- Windows 7 or later / macOS 10.13+
- 1 GB RAM minimum, 2 GB recommended
- Internet connection
- Screen resolution 1280×720 or higher
