How to Use Trading Signals on MT5?

MT5 integrates comprehensive trading signals functionality that enables automatic copying of professional traders' strategies through the platform's built-in social trading features.

What Are MT5 Trading Signals?

Trading signals enable automatic trade copying from experienced traders directly to your account. When a signal provider places a trade, the same trade is executed on your account in real time.

How Does It Work?

The concept is straightforward: a trader makes their trading activity publicly available, and other users can subscribe to their signal. Once subscribed, all trades executed by the provider are automatically mirrored on the subscriber’s trading account.

How Do I Find Signals?

MT5 provides access to extensive signal provider options through its integrated marketplace.

Step 1 - Access Signals

1. Open MT5
2. Click 'Signals' tab in platform

Step 1 - Browse Signals

1. View thousands of free and paid signals
2. Check provider statistics and performance
3. Review trading history and results

How Do I Choose Good Signals?

• Access thousands of free and paid trading signals directly from the Signals tab within the MetaTrader platform.
• Signal providers are ranked by performance, and each profile includes detailed analytics—such as trading history, growth charts, balance and equity graphs—to help you make informed decisions.
• Simply select your preferred signal and subscribe—all trades made by the professional trader will then be automatically replicated on your account.
• The top 1,000 rated signals are showcased on the platform, while the complete list is available on the MQL5.community website.

Look for:

• High rating: Providers are sorted by performance
• Detailed statistics: Growth charts and balance history
• Trading history: Complete record of past trades
• Recent performance: Strong results in previous month

How Do I Subscribe to Signals?

The platform features a curated selection of top-performing signals alongside comprehensive provider listings.

Step 1 - Select Signal

1. Choose your preferred signal provider
2. Review their terms and costs

Step 2 - Subscribe

1. Click subscribe button
2. Confirm subscription details
3. Complete payment if required

Step 3 - Start Copying

1. All provider trades now copy to your account automatically
2. Monitor performance in your account history

What Quality Controls Exist?

MetaQuotes implements rigorous screening procedures to maintain signal quality standards. If a provider's results over the previous month are not satisfactory, the signal will not be featured in the showcase.

According to the service rules:

• Provider screening: MetaQuotes reviews all signal providers to ensure they meet credibility standards.
• Performance requirements: Providers with consistently poor performance are removed from the platform’s showcase.
• Top 1,000 display: Only the highest-rated signals are shown on the MetaTrader platform. The full list of providers is available on the MQL5.community website.

Important Considerations

• Risk Management: Ensure that the lot sizes selected are appropriate for your account balance and risk tolerance.
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly review the performance of your chosen signal provider to ensure it aligns with your trading goals.
• Flexible Subscriptions: You can cancel your signal subscription at any time if the provider’s performance no longer meets your expectations.