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MT5 Assignment

MT5 is a comprehensive trading platform that supports various asset classes and offers advanced tools for both fundamental and technical analysis, essential for informed trading decisions. The document details a simulated trading experience on MT5, highlighting its user-friendly interface, key features like stop-loss orders, and the Depth of Market (DOM) for assessing liquidity. The author reflects on their learning outcomes, emphasizing the importance of risk management and the integration of technical analysis with real-time economic data.

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MT5 Assignment

MT5 is a comprehensive trading platform that supports various asset classes and offers advanced tools for both fundamental and technical analysis, essential for informed trading decisions. The document details a simulated trading experience on MT5, highlighting its user-friendly interface, key features like stop-loss orders, and the Depth of Market (DOM) for assessing liquidity. The author reflects on their learning outcomes, emphasizing the importance of risk management and the integration of technical analysis with real-time economic data.

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MT5 ASSIGNMENT :

What is the MT5 platform?

MT5 is a feature-rich trading platform designed to support traders in making


well-informed decisions. It supports a variety of asset classes, provides
advanced tools for technical analysis, and offers customizable options,
making it a versatile and powerful solution for both beginners and seasoned
traders.

key features of the MT5 platform:

The importance of fundamental and technical analysis in


international finance:

In international finance, both fundamental and technical analysis are


essential for informed decision-making.
Fundamental analysis examines macroeconomic indicators (GDP, interest
rates), political stability, corporate performance, and trade flows to assess
the intrinsic value of assets or economies. It’s crucial for long-term
investments and understanding broader market conditions.

Technical analysis focuses on price trends, chart patterns, and market


momentum, helping traders identify entry/exit points and manage volatility.
It’s especially useful for short-term trades and capturing market sentiment.

Together, these approaches provide a comprehensive framework for


navigating global financial markets effectively.

My Experience with MT5 for Simulated Trading:

During the assignment, I used the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform to simulate


trading in a risk-free environment. The process was insightful, as it allowed
me to practice various strategies and explore the features of a professional
trading platform without real capital at stake.

1. Setup and Interface

Setting up the demo account on MT5 was straightforward. I downloaded the


platform and quickly navigated through the process of creating a demo
account. The platform’s interface was relatively user-friendly, with clear
sections for quotes, charts, and orders. However, I initially found the range of
features a bit overwhelming due to the number of available tools and
options.

2. Trading Features Used

I utilized several of the platform’s features, starting with basic market orders
and experimenting with stop-loss and take-profit orders to manage my
simulated positions. One feature I particularly appreciated was the Depth of
Market (DOM), which helped me gauge liquidity and market sentiment. I
also made use of technical indicators like Moving Averages and Relative
Strength Index (RSI) to analyze trends and make informed trading
decisions.

3. Strategy Testing

In my simulated trading, I started with a basic strategy of buying and selling


based on price trends. I observed whether the price was generally going up
or down and made trades accordingly. For instance, when I saw that a
currency pair had been rising steadily, I placed a buy order to see how it
would perform. I also used the stop-loss feature to automatically close trades
if the market moved against me, which helped me manage potential losses.
This approach helped me understand how prices can change quickly and
taught me to be cautious when placing trades.

4. Challenges Faced

One of the challenges I faced was understanding how certain technical


indicators worked in combination. For example, while the RSI indicated
overbought conditions, the price trend didn’t reverse as expected, teaching
me that relying on a single indicator could be misleading. Another challenge
was managing multiple positions simultaneously, which became complex
when monitoring price fluctuations across several assets.

5. Learning Outcomes

Through this simulated trading experience, I learned the importance of risk


management, especially with tools like stop-loss orders. I also gained a
deeper understanding of market dynamics, particularly how technical
analysis can be complemented by real-time economic data. Additionally, the
hands-on experience helped me become more comfortable with the MT5
platform, and I now feel more confident in executing trades with real money
in the future.

Screenshots of your MT5 interface, charts, and simulated trades :

The order window:


Here is a quick guide to all the components:
 Symbol – this drop-down menu allows you to select which market you would
like to trade

 Volume – for a CFD account this is the number of contracts you would like to
trade

 Stop loss* – if you want to use a stop to close the trade if it moves against
you, enter your desired level here

 Take profit* – if you want to use a limit to lock in profits, enter your desired
level here

 Comment – a small space to leave a comment about a particular trade; or


for more advanced trade-management purposes

 Type – choose ‘instant execution’ if you want to place your trade the moment
you select either ‘buy’ or ‘sell’. Alternatively, select ‘pending order’ if you
want to choose the level at which your trade opens

Instant execution:

 Enable maximum deviation from the quoted price – trades can


sometimes be rejected if prices move suddenly as you place them. If you
would still want to place the trade within a certain price range, check the box
and fill out the ‘maximum deviation’ in pips (from the current price) that you
would be willing to accept

 Buy or sell – when you’re ready to place your trade, click ‘buy’ if you think
the market will rise in value, or ‘sell’ if you think it will fall. This will place your
trade

Pending order:

 Type – choose the type of order you want to place, from ‘buy limit’, ‘sell
limit’, ‘buy stop’, and ‘sell stop’. Discover the difference between stop and
limit orders :

- Buy Limit: An order to buy an asset at a price lower than the current
market price. It’s used when you expect the price to fall before rising.

- Sell Limit: An order to sell an asset at a price higher than the current
market price. It’s used when you expect the price to rise before falling.

- Buy Stop: An order to buy an asset at a price higher than the current
market price. It’s used when you expect the price to continue rising after
reaching a certain level.
- Sell Stop: An order to sell an asset at a price lower than the current
market price. It’s used when you expect the price to continue falling after
reaching a certain level.

 At price – select the price level at which you want your order to be triggered
(note: for some order types you will be dealt at a market level, irrespective of
whether your chosen level is breached)

 Expiry – check this box to specify a date and time for your order to expire if
the market does not reach your ‘at price’

 Place – click this button when you are ready to place your order

Add indicators :

You can add indicators such as RSI, stochastic oscillator, and Bollinger
bands to charts. Simply drag your chosen indicator from the ‘navigator’
window and drop it on top of a chart. This will usually open a window, where
you can customize how the indicator is displayed.
The DOM feature:

The Depth of Market (DOM) feature on MT5 shows real-time bid and ask
prices along with the volume of orders at various price levels. It helps traders
gauge market liquidity, understand supply and demand, and make more
informed trading decisions by displaying how many orders are placed at
different price points.

During my simulated trading, I executed the following trade:

1. Asset: EUR/USD
Order Type: Buy
Rationale: I noticed a steady upward price movement and placed a buy
order, expecting the trend to continue. I set a stop-loss to limit risk if the
market turned.

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