MetaTrader 5 Multi-Asset Trading Platform

Trade and analyze forex, stocks, futures and other broker-supported markets from one platform.

Developed by MetaQuotes, MetaTrader 5 connects to a broker or trading server for symbols, prices and account permissions, while the platform provides Market Depth, order and position management, technical and fundamental analysis, MQL5 applications, and access across desktop, web and mobile.

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Trading, Analysis and Automation in MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 5 combines multi-asset market access, order management, technical and fundamental analysis, and algorithmic trading tools in one environment. The platform provides the software functions; the connected broker, trading server and account define available instruments, prices and trading conditions.

Multi-asset market access

Forex / Stocks / Futures / Exchange Markets
MetaTrader 5 can connect to broker and exchange environments that provide forex, stocks, futures, bonds, options and other instruments.
The connected server supplies symbols, prices, contract specifications and account permissions.
Spreads, commissions, leverage, trading sessions and execution conditions depend on the broker, account and instrument.
Charts and technical analysis
21 Timeframes / 38 Indicators / 44 Objects
The desktop terminal provides 21 chart timeframes, 38 built-in technical indicators and 44 analytical objects.
Charts can be combined with trend lines, channels, Fibonacci and Gann tools, while custom MQL5 indicators can extend the analysis environment.
Price data shown in the terminal comes from the connected trading server.

Orders, Market Depth and position accounting

6 Pending Orders / Netting / Hedging
The trading system supports market orders, six pending order types, Stop Loss, Take Profit and Trailing Stop.
Market Depth displays available bid and ask levels where depth data is supplied by the connected server.
MetaTrader 5 supports both netting and hedging account models, subject to broker and account configuration.

Fundamental analysis and Economic Calendar

Financial News / Economic Calendar
MetaTrader 5 combines price analysis with financial news and a built-in Economic Calendar.
Calendar data can include event time, importance, previous values, forecasts and reported figures, helping users place market moves in a broader economic context.
These data points provide information rather than guaranteed trading signals.

MQL5, Expert Advisors and Strategy Tester

MQL5 / MetaEditor / Expert Advisors / Strategy Tester
MQL5 is the programming language for Expert Advisors, custom indicators, scripts and other MetaTrader 5 applications.
MetaEditor provides the development environment, while Strategy Tester supports backtesting, optimization, forward testing, multi-currency testing and multi-threaded processing.
Historical test results do not guarantee future live-account performance.

Desktop, WebTerminal and mobile

Desktop / Web / iOS / Android
The desktop terminal provides the full MQL5 development, Expert Advisor and Strategy Tester environment.
WebTerminal provides browser-based account access, while iPhone, iPad and Android apps focus on quotes, charts, orders, positions and account monitoring.
Feature availability differs by terminal and connected account.

MetaTrader 5 Ecosystem and Related Services

MetaTrader 5 connects with a broader MetaQuotes ecosystem that includes broker infrastructure, MQL5 development resources, trading applications, signals, custom development and market-information services.

MetaTrader 5

Broker and institutional infrastructure

  • Trading servers and multi-asset infrastructure
  • Gateways, APIs, integrations and operational tools
FINTEZA

Finteza business and traffic analytics

  • Website and campaign analytics
  • Traffic quality and conversion measurement
  • Sales-funnel analysis
MetaTrader.com

MetaTrader.com market data and news

  • Market data and interactive charts
  • Market analysis and research content
  • Financial news and economic events
MQL5

MQL5.community development and trading resources

MQL5.community contains MQL5 documentation, technical articles, Code Base projects, Market applications, Signals, Freelance development services and discussion resources connected to the MetaTrader ecosystem.

MetaTrader 5 Platform Updates in 2026

Recent releases show how MetaTrader 5 is evolving beyond its core trading and MQL5 environment, with expanded AI Assistant, MCP, Strategy Tester, WebTerminal and platform-stability capabilities.

MetaQuotes Money Expo Argentina 2026 update

MetaTrader 5 Build 6230 expands AI Assistant capabilities

Released September 24, 2026, Build 6230 added more AI Assistant tools for preparing Expert Advisors for testing, managing MQL5 programs on charts and accessing Economic Calendar data.

MetaTrader 5 Best All-in-One Trading Platform award

Build 6180 deepens AI workflows in Strategy Tester

Released September 3, 2026, Build 6180 expanded AI Assistant access to Strategy Tester reports, logs and settings, with support for starting optimization workflows.

MetaTrader 5 capabilities at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

Build 6140 improves AI Assistant and WebTerminal

Released August 20, 2026, Build 6140 added more AI model providers, improved MCP tools and delivered WebTerminal fixes and trading-interface improvements.

TrioMarkets MetaTrader 5 interview

Build 6090 focuses on stability and reliability

Released July 30, 2026, Build 6090 delivered a broad internal code audit and improvements aimed at platform stability, reliability and performance.

MetaTrader 5 Build 6180 AI Assistant update

Build 6060 introduces native MCP and agentic AI

Released July 23, 2026, Build 6060 introduced native Model Context Protocol support and agentic AI for market analysis, trading workflows, MQL5 development and strategy testing.

Common Ways to Use MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 5 supports different workflows across multi-asset market access, market analysis, manual trading, algorithmic trading, strategy testing and cross-device account management.

MetaTrader 5 multi-asset trading workflow

Multi-Asset Trading

Forex / Stocks / Futures

Connect a broker account to access supported forex, stock, futures and exchange instruments, then manage orders and positions from the same trading environment.

MetaTrader 5 technical analysis workflow

Technical Analysis

Charts / Indicators / Objects

Use 21 timeframes, 38 built-in indicators and 44 analytical objects to study broker-supplied price data across supported financial instruments.

MetaTrader 5 fundamental analysis workflow

Fundamental Analysis

News / Economic Calendar

Combine charts with financial news and Economic Calendar data to review macroeconomic events alongside market price movements.

MetaTrader 5 algorithmic trading workflow

Algorithmic Trading

MQL5 / Expert Advisors

Develop and run Expert Advisors, custom indicators and scripts with MQL5 and MetaEditor in the desktop trading environment.

MetaTrader 5 strategy testing workflow

Strategy Testing

Backtesting / Optimization

Use Strategy Tester to backtest, optimize and forward-test Expert Advisors with historical data before considering live deployment.

MetaTrader 5 cross-device access workflow

Cross-Device Access

Desktop / Web / Mobile

Access supported broker accounts through the desktop terminal, WebTerminal, iPhone, iPad or Android, with capabilities varying by terminal.

MetaTrader 5 FAQ

Key questions about MetaTrader 5, multi-asset market access, broker accounts, MQL5 automation, platform differences and current AI capabilities.

What is MetaTrader 5?
MetaTrader 5 is a multi-asset trading platform developed by MetaQuotes. It connects to broker or trading servers and provides market data, charts, Market Depth, order and position management, technical and fundamental analysis, MQL5 applications and access across desktop, web and mobile.
Who develops MetaTrader 5?
MetaTrader 5 is developed by MetaQuotes. MetaQuotes develops the platform, MQL5 environment and related trading technology, while brokers and financial institutions provide trading accounts, instruments, prices and account conditions.
Which markets can MetaTrader 5 support?
MetaTrader 5 can support forex, stocks, futures, bonds, options and other instruments. The exact symbols available to a user depend on the connected broker server, account type and trading permissions.
Why is MetaTrader 5 called a multi-asset platform?
The platform is designed to connect different asset classes and trading environments through broker and exchange infrastructure rather than being limited to one market type. Actual access still depends on the connected account.
Does MetaTrader 5 support automated trading?
Yes. The desktop platform includes MQL5, MetaEditor and Strategy Tester for developing, debugging, testing, optimizing and running Expert Advisors, custom indicators and scripts.

MetaTrader 5 Across Desktop, Web and Mobile

The same broker account can be accessed through different MetaTrader 5 terminals, but the complete development and strategy-testing environment remains desktop-focused.

Desktop provides the full MQL5, Expert Advisor and Strategy Tester environment; WebTerminal and mobile apps focus on market access, charts, orders and account management.
Multi-asset order execution workflow icon

Market data, charts and orders

Charts, Market Depth and orders

Market Watch, charts, Market Depth and order controls use data and permissions supplied by the connected broker account.

Desktop / Web
Technical and fundamental market analysis workflow icon

Technical and event data

Charts, indicators and economic events

Price charts, technical indicators, graphical objects, financial news and the Economic Calendar provide different forms of market information inside the platform.

Desktop-first
MQL5 Expert Advisor development workflow icon

MQL5 applications and testing

Expert Advisors and Strategy Tester

MetaEditor is used to create MQL5 applications, while Strategy Tester evaluates Expert Advisors with backtesting, optimization and forward testing.

Desktop / VPS
Cross-device MetaTrader 5 account access workflow icon

Broker account access across terminals

Desktop, WebTerminal and mobile

A broker account can be accessed from desktop, WebTerminal or supported mobile apps when the same server and login credentials are available.

Desktop / Web / Mobile

MetaTrader 5 Awards and Industry Recognition

These records refer to product and technology recognition for MetaTrader 5. They do not represent broker quality, account performance, investment returns or future trading results.

MetaQuotes

Best Multi-Asset Trading Platform

Money Expo Mexico 2026

MetaTrader 5 Best Multi-Asset Trading Platform award
MetaTrader 5

Best All-in-One Trading Platform

African Fintech Summit 2026

MetaTrader 5 Best All-in-One Trading Platform award
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