MetaQuotes

In the new MetaTrader 5 version, we have added an API which enables request of MetaTrader 5 terminal data through applications, using the Python high-level programming language. The API contains multiple libraries for machine learning, process automation, as well as data analysis and visualization.

MetaTrader package for Python is designed for efficient and fast obtaining of exchange data via interprocessor communication, directly from MetaTrader 5. The data received via this pathway can be used for statistical calculations and machine learning.

We have optimized the store of trading robots and the copy trading service: the Market and Signals sections now operate up to 7 times faster. Furthermore, the built-in platform services have become available for traders using UNIX-like operating systems, including macOS, Linux and Ubuntu. The new build features support for "Market", "Signals" and "Search" in Wine.

The built-in learning program has been translated into more than 30 languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese and German, among others. Hints only appear for the actions which the user has never performed in the platform. The training progress bar is seamlessly displayed in the toolbar.

New options in the updated platform enable verification of phone numbers and emails, as they have been specified by traders when opening demo and preliminary accounts. The need for data verification is determined by the broker. If the option is enabled, confirmation codes are automatically sent to the trader during an account request and special code fields appear in the dialog box. Confirmation codes are valid for several minutes.

We have expanded MQL5.community payment options through the PayPal system. After logging into PayPal, traders can allow further payments to MetaQuotes Software and make other purchases with one click.

In MetaTrader 5 build 2085, we have performed a large internal optimization of the strategy tester, which enables much faster testing for some of the task types and higher operation stability. Major improvements include:

• Operations with frames on local, network and cloud agents have been optimized. Such operations are now processed faster and are never skipped.
• The tester can now redistribute tasks to agents during the optimization process. If a new agent has become available, the tester automatically creates a new package of tasks, using those which were earlier distributed among other agents.
• Optimization logging has been extended: it includes detailed statistics related to the MQL5 Cloud Network usage.
• Operation of cloud testing agents has been optimized: now computation tasks are distributed more efficiently.

Find out more about the latest build innovations in Release notes.

Launch the latest MetaTrader 5 version and try out its new features.

The German-based FXFlat broker continues to broaden its portfolio of financial instruments. MetaTrader 5 traders will now be able to trade popular Eurex and CME futures.

In April, a two-week futures trading beta testing phase for selected clients was initiated. Since May, all customers can use this offer and trade futures and Spot Forex using one identical account. FXFlat now provides direct trading access on the German derivatives exchange, Eurex. In addition, the online broker is expanding the offer with US futures from the world's leading derivatives exchange, CME. Popular futures, such as E-mini S&P 500, E-mini Nasdaq 100 and E-micros, are currently tradable with FXFlat.

For Mini-DaxFuture, the intraday margin is 500 Euro and for the big FDAX it is 2,500 Euro, only 10% of the average exchanges margin requirements. For E-mini Dow YM, the intraday margin is, for example, 500 Euro.

Through the MetaTrader 5 trading platform, FXFlat clients receive tick-by-tick data and not just snapshot data, which is updated only every few seconds. In addition, MetaTrader 5 enables hedging of futures: clients are able to hold long and short positions simultaneously in the same futures contract.

Samed Yilmaz, FXFlat

— It’s not only that FXFlat started to offer exchange traded futures, but beyond that, FXFlat has equipped this product with a multitude of unique advantages, such as the very low margin requirements, the cost free realtime exchange quotes for active clients and the low commissions, — Mr Samed Yilmaz, CFOO at FXFlat, comments. — For example, FXFlat customers pay an all-inclusive price for futures trading: the exchange fee is not charged to them separately, but they pay only a fixed price per contract, starting at 1.00 EUR per contract halfturn.

FXFlat Wertpapierhandelsbank GmbH was founded in 1997. It is regulated and supervised by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and holds all the required licenses and approvals.

MetaQuotes Software will present its latest developments at the iFX EXPO International 2019 to be held on May 21-23 in Palais de Sports (Limassol, Cyprus).

Our team members will present the key developments for the MetaTrader 5 multi-asset platform — updated client management system and advanced analytical back office functionality integrated with the brand new Finteza service. The system does not apply data sampling and delivers information without delays, while providing convenient conversion funnels, traffic quality measurement and end-to-end analytics of website and platform users. No other advertising or analytical platform is integrated with MetaTrader making this an exclusive offering of Finteza.

Attendees visiting our booth 161 can explore how to:

• configure analytics of websites and applications for receiving real-time reports without delay and data sampling
• track clients not only before registration but also inside MetaTrader 5: open accounts, deposits, life-time value
• detect weak spots of your website or mobile application and optimize them
• launch advertising campaigns on websites and in mobile applications
• manage ads by timely choosing highly effective channels and discarding inefficient ones
• automatically obtain detailed reports on financial and conversion results, including ROMI (return on marketing investment) allowing the evaluation of advertising investments.

We will showcase how adaptation of the right platform solutions can take a brokerage business to the next level. See you at the event!

iFX EXPO International 2019
May 21-23, 2019
Palais des Sports - Spyros Kyprianou, Limassol, Cyprus

On May the 30th, at the Crowne Plaza in Limassol, the DEREX agency will hold a hedge funds conference for funds, family offices and proprietary trading companies. The event is sponsored by MetaQuotes Software Corp., the developer of MetaTrader 5. The company will present MetaTrader 5 for Funds, which is specifically tailored for hedge funds. Trial platform access will be given to the event participants to test the technical solution.

The primary goal of the Hedge Funds Conference is to enable a fruitful discussion and an exchange of ideas on practical and legal aspects associated with the operation of investment funds.

The conference programme:

• Regulation and legal aspects: PwC Cyprus, AGP & Co. Law Firm.
• Hedge fund sustainability and life cycle: Deltamark Fund Management Ltd, Avelacom.
• MetaTrader 5-based industry solution for hedge funds: MetaQuotes Software Corp.
• Discussion related to exchange products, with the representatives of Moscow Exchange and CME Group.
• Investment strategy: Finartel Capital, DTI Algorithmic, Alteus Hedge Fund.

The conference attendance and participation is free of charge. Please register via this link.

Hedge Funds Conference Cyprus 2019
May 30, 2019
Crowne Plaza Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus

The WordPress extensions showcase now features the plugin for integrating the web platform, developed by MetaQuotes Software. Any website powered by the popular CMS can provide traders with access to online trading, to quotes analysis and to the MetaTrader platform main features.

The plugin facilitates reliable and secure trading from any browser and on any operating system. 24 graphical objects and 30 technical indicators on 9 timeframes, facilitating both historical and real-time quotes, are available for analysis.

The web platform has been translated into 40 languages. One Click Trading is supported as well. The plugin connects directly to the trade server, which means that an order history on an account is synchronized immediately on all platforms.

To add the web terminal to the website:

1. Download the plugin from the Plugins section of the showcase or copy the plugin files to "/wp-content/plugins/metatrader-web-terminal"
2. Activate it in the Plugins section of the control panel.
3. Navigate to the Widgets section on the Appearance page and add the widget in your web page

After integrating the web terminal, traders will be able to manage their portfolios directly in your website from any browser without additional software.

Install the web terminal for WordPress

The Melbourne-based broker has expanded its range of financial instruments available to its clients. The broker's customers are now able to trade stocks of the largest Australian corporations — mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd, financial conglomerate Commonwealth Bank; telecommunications giant Telstra and many others.

Traders can now open long and short positions while trading stocks, as well as diversify their portfolios using a single platform. This step is expected to attract traders willing to use a single MetaTrader 5 account for multi-asset trading.

GO Markets was one of the first companies to offer online trading in Australia. The company operates under an AFSL license issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Christopher Gore, GO Markets

"The decision to expand has been brewing for a long time", Mr Christopher Gore, CEO of GO Markets, comments. “We intend to present to our clients an all-in-one offer and provide them access to an even greater number of marketplaces. The launch of exchange trading on NYSE and NASDAQ is scheduled for mid-2019".

GO Markets plans to add free training courses on stock trading via the MetaTrader 5 platform shortly, which will be available via their website.

The new platform version features a completely revised built-in Economic Calendar. This is MetaQuotes' proprietary solution featuring over 600 indicators related to the 13 largest global economies: from the USA and European Union to Australia and China.

Information is collected from public sources in real time and thus this is one of the most complete, accurate and fastest solutions existing in the market. All indicators can be sorted by date (day, week, month), currency and importance. The MetaTrader 5 built-in calendar data can be accessed from MQL5 applications.

The latest build features the new application type — MQL5 Services. These apps enable the creation of custom price feeds for the terminal and implementation of price delivery from external systems in real time, just like it is implemented on brokers' trade servers.

A service template can be created using the MQL5 Wizard. Similarly to scripts, services have one entry point OnStart, at which you can implement an endless data receiving and handling cycle using network functions. Unlike trading robots and indicators, services are not linked to a specific chart. Such applications run in the background and are launched automatically when the user opens the platform.

An interactive training program for beginners has been added to the platform. It features over 100 smart tips with built-in links, which enable quick navigation to the relevant interface element, such as a specific menu command or a trading dialog. Tips only appear for the actions which the user has never performed in the platform. The training progress bar is seamlessly displayed on the toolbar and is increased whenever an appropriate action is performed.

Algo traders and analysts will appreciate the R package integration. The new API enables request of MetaTrader 5 terminal data through applications using the R language. Developers can use the analytical package and retrieve large amounts of historical data from MetaTrader 5, without resorting to other data importing and exporting tools.

Find out more about the latest build innovations in Release notes.

Launch the latest MetaTrader 5 version and try out its new features.

During JOAEF 2019, we will present our latest developments and new services for the MetaTrader 5 trading platform. The fintech summit will take place at King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre on March 13-14.

The JOAEF summit's agenda includes blockchain development, digital economy and modern financial services. The main topics of the event are Open Banking, basic aspects of digital currency regulation and the integration of decentralized technologies in Jordan. The event will be attended by leading players of the regional financial sector, including brokers, software development companies, blockchain startups and private investors.

During the presentation called "MetaTrader 5 Multi-Asset Trading Platform for Brokers, Banks & Exchanges", MetaQuotes team members will showcase and present all the new platform features:

• advanced lead generation in Finteza complex web analytics;
• customer support chats built directly into the terminal;
  
• significantly updated built-in economic calendar;
• interactive training system for novice traders;
• new reports on funds movement and customer lifetime value (LTV) in MetaTrader 5 Manager.
  

We invite everyone to visit our booths 17-18 and attend the presentation. See you at the event!‌

Jordan Blockchain & Fintech Summit 2019
March 13-14, 2019
King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre
Sweimeh, Jordan

27 Spanish economy indicators are now included in our application for the fundamental market analysis. Tradays data is collected in real time from public sources, such as the Treasury of Spain, the Bank of Spain and the National Institute of Statistics.

By regularly checking the service, traders remain aware of all the indicators of the Spanish economy — from the harmonized Consumer Price Index to the 50-Year Obligation Auction chart. The calendar is easy to use in both the website and mobile applications:

• Tradays for iOS
• Tradays for Android

Do you want to get extra information than the already included on the main calendar page? Click on a specific event and open additional information:

• a detailed description with current and forecast data charts
• a link to an official source
• a chart for the entire available history
• dynamics through history

Tradays professional calendar is one of the most complete, accurate and fast calendars on the market. It is provided free of charge, it contains no ads and it can serve as a significant addition to any website. Over 2 000 resources, including brokers, market makers, economic media and trader blogs, have already installed Tradays web widget. This is a solid indication that the service is trustworthy and based on its authoritative data source, it can be efficiently used in any decision-making process.

Adding a few lines of code in your website will attract fundamental traders. With Tradays widget, any webmaster can provide their audience with a free and legally burden-free tool for monitoring economic events.

Install the calendar >>

Global award-winning forex broker, FXTM, has increased its product offering for the Pro Accounts to provide MetaTrader 5 users with the ability to directly own and trade stocks from the NYSE and NASDAQ exchanges. Investors are now able to own high-value stocks, including Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group (BABA), Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Amazon Inc. (AMZN), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), ExxonMobil Corporation (XOM), Facebook Inc. (FB), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Johnson& Johnson (JNJ) and JP Morgan Chase (JPM).

This new offering is in line with the broker's client-focused efforts to expand investment solutions and innovate account types. In 2018, interest in trading company shares was closely monitored by FXTM through the broker’s Shares account. From December 2017 to December 2018, the number of Share accounts opened increased by 170%, making this the ideal time for the company to offer MT5 FXTM Pro Account holders the option to directly own, buy and sell shares from their favorite companies.

Nandik Barbhaiya, FXTM

Nandik Barbhaiya, Global Head of Marketing at FXTM, commented on the new product: "We are devoted to our clients and constantly strive to offer innovative and tailored investment solutions. The new stock trading possibility offered via MetaTrader 5 is the way to meet individual investor needs. Thanks to direct liquidity pricing from the NASDAQ and the NYSE exchanges, we are very excited to offer this new option to our traders. The company's clients will now be able to diversify their portfolios through direct ownership of shares from some of the biggest global conglomerates."