Connect a broker account to view supported markets, prices, orders and positions in MetaTrader 5.
MetaTrader 5 is trading software developed by MetaQuotes. The terminal connects to a broker server, which supplies available symbols, prices, account permissions and execution conditions. The platform provides charts, Market Depth, order and position management, MQL5 applications and access through desktop, WebTerminal and mobile clients.
The platform separates software functions from broker-controlled account conditions: MT5 provides the terminal and analysis tools, while the connected server defines instruments, prices, trading sessions, execution settings and permissions.
MetaTrader 5 can connect to broker servers that offer forex, stocks, futures, bonds, options and other instruments.
The server determines which symbols appear in Market Watch and supplies prices, contract specifications and account permissions.
MT5 is the trading platform; account opening, funding, leverage and execution conditions remain with the broker or financial institution.
The desktop terminal provides 21 chart timeframes, 38 built-in technical indicators and 44 analytical objects.
Charts can be combined with financial news and the Economic Calendar to compare price behavior with scheduled market events.
Custom indicators written in MQL5 can be added to the desktop analysis environment.
The trading system supports market orders, six pending order types, Stop Loss, Take Profit and Trailing Stop.
Market Depth displays bid and ask levels for instruments where depth data is supplied by the connected server and can also serve as an order-entry view.
Position accounting can use netting or hedging depending on the broker, account type and instrument settings.
Financial news and the integrated Economic Calendar provide scheduled event data alongside price analysis.
Calendar entries can include release times, importance, previous values, forecasts and reported values.
These data points describe market context and do not determine or guarantee a trading outcome.
MQL5 is the programming language used for Expert Advisors, custom indicators, scripts and other MetaTrader 5 applications.
MetaEditor is used to write and debug code, while Strategy Tester handles backtesting, optimization and forward testing.
Historical test results depend on test data and settings and are separate from live execution conditions.
The desktop terminal includes MQL5 development, Expert Advisor execution and Strategy Tester.
WebTerminal provides browser access to broker accounts without installing the desktop application.
iPhone, iPad and Android clients provide quotes, charts, Market Depth, orders, positions and account history on mobile devices.
MetaTrader 5 is one part of a broader MetaQuotes product environment that includes broker infrastructure, MQL5 development resources, market-information services and analytics products.
MQL5.community contains MQL5 documentation, technical articles, Code Base projects, Market applications, Signals, Freelance development services and discussion resources connected to the MetaTrader ecosystem.
This section records recent platform releases and MetaQuotes announcements related to terminal functions, broker infrastructure and product development.
MetaQuotes announced its participation in the October 3–4 event in Buenos Aires, where it plans to present MetaTrader 5 AI, automation, liquidity and institutional technologies.
MetaTrader 5 received the award at The Trading Show — African Fintech Summit 2026, recognizing the breadth of its trading, analytics, automation and brokerage technology.
The September 22–23 event features MetaTrader 5 brokerage automation, AI-powered algorithmic tools and institutional-liquidity technology.
A September interview with TrioMarkets focused on business growth, MetaTrader 5 infrastructure, AI-related capabilities and new opportunities for brokerage operations.
The September 3 release added more AI Assistant actions for Strategy Tester, including access to reports and settings plus support for launching optimization workflows.
These summaries describe specific interface, charting, compatibility and order-entry comments from public App Store reviews. They reflect individual user experiences rather than platform specifications or trading results.
The review describes responsive operation and a broad feature set, while requesting additional chart customization and interface changes.
The reviewer compares mobile chart marking with dedicated charting software and requests more drawing controls and replay-related tools.
The review mentions performance, stability, technical-analysis tools, chart customization and mobile account access as positive parts of the app experience.
The reviewer reports a device-compatibility limitation because an older iPad cannot run the iOS version required by the current app.
The review describes a generally smooth experience but asks for simpler initial setup and easier reuse of chart settings across symbols.
The reviewer requests additional order-ticket information when setting Stop Loss and Take Profit before submitting a trade.
Definitions and platform boundaries covering MetaQuotes, broker servers, supported market types, automated trading and terminal availability.
MetaTrader 5 functions are distributed across desktop, browser and mobile terminals. Some capabilities, such as MQL5 development and Strategy Tester, remain desktop-specific.
Market Watch, charts, Market Depth and order controls use data and permissions supplied by the connected broker account.
Price charts, technical indicators, graphical objects, financial news and the Economic Calendar provide different forms of market information inside the platform.
MetaEditor is used to create MQL5 applications, while Strategy Tester evaluates Expert Advisors with backtesting, optimization and forward testing.
A broker account can be accessed from desktop, WebTerminal or supported mobile apps when the same server and login credentials are available.
The records below refer to product and technology awards. They do not describe account performance, investment returns or trading outcomes.
Money Expo Mexico 2026
African Fintech Summit 2026
The download page lists desktop, browser and mobile options and explains installation, terminal differences and broker-account login requirements.
