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What Is the Terminal Window in MT5?

The Terminal window in MT5 provides comprehensive access to trading information and account management features. This window serves as the primary interface for monitoring active trading positions and reviewing historical trading activity.

How Do I Open the Terminal?

Quick access:

Press Ctrl + T
Go to View > Terminal
Click Terminal icon in the toolbar

What Information Does the Terminal Show?

Trade Tab – View open positions, pending orders, and key details like profit/loss, swap, and commission.
Account History – See closed trades, deposit/withdrawal records, and filter by date range.
Additional Tabs – Access market news, price alerts, broker messages, live prices, and trading signals.

How Do I Manage My Trades From Terminal?

To modify open positions:

Right-click on any open trade
Select Modify or Delete Order
Adjust stop loss or take profit levels

To close positions:

Right-click on the trade
Select Close Order
Confirm the closure

To view detailed history:

Click the Account History tab
Right-click > All History for complete records
Export data if needed

Key Features:

Real-time updates of profit/los
One-click trade management
Complete trading history

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The risks of loss from investing in CFDs can be substantial and the value of your investments may fluctuate. 71% of retail client accounts lose money when trading CFDs, with this investment provider. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how this product works, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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