MetaTrader 5

Mature product, unmatched
unmatched speed of order processing

  • The ability to open opposite positions
  • Immediate modification of orders
  • 38 built-in technical indicators, 22 analytical tools and 46 graphic objects
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Key functionalities of
MT5 platform

One Click Trading
A wide range of orders, including: Market, Stop loss, Limit, Stop Entry, Trailing Stop
Built-in MQL5 development environment
Immediate modification of orders
Opportunity to open opposed positions
38 built-in technical indicators, 22 analytical tools and 46 graphic objects
Advanced strategy tester

Comparison of the MT4 vs MT5 platform

Platform MT4 MT5
Opportunity to open opposite positions
interface
clear and very easy to use. Allowing adaptation to your needs.
almost identical to MT4 with new functionalities facilitating trading and analysis
Available platforms installation, web, mobile installation, web, mobile
Available markets
mainly OTC (currencies, indices, commodities, CFD on stocks, CFD on ETFs)
mainly OTC (currencies, indices, commodities, CFD on stocks, CFD on ETFs)
Open charts limited 100 simultaniously
Time intervals
Available time intervals: M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1, MN
Available time intervals: M1, M2, M3, M4,M5,M6, M10, M12, M15, M20, M30, H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H8, H12 D1, W1, MN
Economic calendar
Indicators and analytical objects
30 embedded indicators, 33 analytical objects
38 built-in technical indicators, 22 analytical tools and 46 graphic objects
Reports basic basic + advanced tables
Strategy tester
single-threaded, you can test on 1 instrument
multi-threaded, option of calculations scattered in the cloud, you can test on many instruments simultaniously
The e-mail system
A programming language
MQL4
MQL5
Comparison of the MT4 vs MT5 platform
MT5  

Opportunity to open opposite positions

interface

almost identical to MT4 with new functionalities facilitating trading and analysis

Available platforms

installation, web, mobile

Available markets

mainly OTC (currencies, indices, commodities, CFD on stocks, CFD on ETFs)

Open charts

100 simultaniously

Time intervals

Available time intervals: M1, M2, M3, M4,M5,M6, M10, M12, M15, M20, M30, H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H8, H12 D1, W1, MN

Economic calendar

Indicators and analytical objects

38 built-in technical indicators, 22 analytical tools and 46 graphic objects

Reports

basic + advanced tables

Strategy tester

multi-threaded, option of calculations scattered in the cloud, you can test on many instruments simultaniously

The e-mail system

A programming language

MQL5
MT4  

Opportunity to open opposite positions

interface

clear and very easy to use. Allowing adaptation to your needs.

Available platforms

installation, web, mobile

Available markets

mainly OTC (currencies, indices, commodities, CFD on stocks, CFD on ETFs)

Open charts

limited

Time intervals

Available time intervals: M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1, MN

Economic calendar

Indicators and analytical objects

30 embedded indicators, 33 analytical objects

Reports

basic

Strategy tester

single-threaded, you can test on 1 instrument

The e-mail system

A programming language

MQL4

The world is not standing still,
time to let meritorious MT4 retire

MT5 offers much greater analytical capabilities, the ability to work on up to 100 graphs simultaneously, more stable operation and better speed.

MT5 - Automatic
trading rediscovered

A modern MQL5 programming language that allows investors to program their own transaction systems and indicators adapted to their individual preferences and the type of invested assets. Additional advantage is the ability to use calculations dispersed in the cloud.

More instruments within Your reach - Forex, CFD for stocks, commodities, indices and ETFs.

MT5 offers investors the opportunity to trade stock contracts from global exchanges. This option, unavailable on the previous version of MT4, gives investors completely new possibility of investment diversification and comfort of working on one, universal investment platform.

Why should You use
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)?

Mobile

The ability to work on up to 100 graphs simultaneously and various types of pending orders (buy limit, buy stop, sell limit, sell stop) and the most modern programming language MQL5, which allows investors to program their own robots and indicators adapted to their individual preferences and the type of assets invested.

Desktop MT5

On the platform You'll discover a lot of new features that can be found on platforms used on the futures market, however MT5 is remains a simple tool that allows you to invest efficiently without leaving your home.
In addition, all the functionalities that have promoted MetaTrader 4 (MT4) have been preserved and improved to suit even more advanced facilities and infrastructure.

Web

In MetaTrader 5 (MT5) You'll find improved sets of charts and the possibility of automatic trading. In addition, also a large analytical set in the form of dozens of oscillators and technical analysis tools.

Discover additional opportunities of MT5
in the desktop version

FAQ

In the following section you will find answers to frequently asked questions. However, if something is still unclear or the topic you are interested in is not raised, please contact the Customer Service Department: +48 22 27 66 282 or dok@tms.pl. Our advisers are at your disposal and will gladly answer any questions.

Why use MT5 instead of MT4?
MT5 is an improved version of the well-known and trusted MT4 platform. However, it is much faster, contains an enlarged set of tools for technical analysis and is more convenient to use - including the ability to work on up to 100 graphs simultaneously. In addition, it is supported and constantly developed by MetaQuotes, while MT4 is inevitably coming to the end of its life.
In addition, trade processing and reporting is fully compliant with the latest regulatory requirements, including MIFID II.
Why are we changing the platform to MT5?
At TMS Brokers, we care about the quality of our products and services, which is why we give our clients access to the latest trading tools – one of which is MT5.
What's more, with the introduction of the new MT5 trading platform, we will be expanding the range of financial instruments we make available. Customers who use the MT5 platform will have access to new and exciting products first.
It should also be noted that in the near future, new regulations in the areas of data and security will mean that only trading using MT5 will be possible.
What is the cost of maintaining a brokerage account on the new MT5 platform?
Using the new platform is absolutely free. Trading conditions are in accordance with the current specification.
I would like to test the demo version of MT5. How can I do this?
Just click and fill out the form to be able to use the demo version and you’ll get a virtual trading amount of EUR 50,000.
How to implement your own indicators on MT5?
On the web you will find a lot of materials on how to create your own indicators on MT5. It's best to use the mql5 website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoaVu0QV86U
https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/10
https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/37
https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/35
Can I enter into opposite transactions on the MT5 trading platform?
Yes, you can enter into opposite transactions.
Will the MT5 trailing stop be set on the server?
The trailing stop on MT5 will be set on the client's computer.
On MT5, the transaction commission value is in a different place than in MT4 and I can't find it.
The MT5 version is in the History tab.
Can MT5 be used on Linux / Unix systems?
You can only access MT5 on these operating systems through a browser.
Is it possible to use indicators / systems with MT5?
Basic indicators available from the MT4 platform are also available on the MT5 platform. Just try to find them in the "Market" tab in the platform (or at https://www.mql5.com/en/market), which is the equivalent of MT4 to the MT5 platform.
In the case of indicators / systems bought from a supplier, ask the supplier if he also offers them for MT5.
In the case of indicators / systems written for your own needs, you should rewrite them for MT5 or find a MT5 freelancer who will take do this for you (for this purpose check the page - https://www.mql5.com/en/job).
Will I have to reinstall the platform, if I have the MT4 version?
To use the MT5 platform, the user must reinstall it. You can download MT5 at this address: https://download.mql5.com/cdn/web/oanda.tms.brokers/mt5/oandatms5setup.exe
Can I use language from MT4 to write systems?
MQL4 and MQL5 have many common functions. If you know MQL4, it's very easy to start writing programs in MQL5. More at: https://www.mql5.com/en/docs/migration.
Will order execution be faster on MT5?
Yes, it will be faster. This is due to the multi-threaded platform.
Will there be access to Futures contracts on MT5?
Not yet. However, such access should become available in the near future. When this happens, we will inform you about this by e-mail and through messages on the tmsbrokers.com website.
Will the MT4 algorithms work on MT5?
MT5 is created in MQL5, which means that scripts written for MT4 will need to be rewritten to the MT5 platform requirements.
Is it possible to use the DDE server to import prices to an Excel spreadsheet?
No, this is not possible.
On MT5 in the terminal tab you cannot see the value of the transaction commission.
The MT5 version is in the history tab.