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[Tutorial] How to install MT4 Custom Indicators


Step By Step

1) Download the MQ4 file into your C:\Program Files\MetaTrader 4\experts\indicators folder
2) Close your MetaTrader application (assuming it’s currently open … Ignore this if the application hasn’t been launched)
3) Launch your MetaTrader application
4) On the left hand side, look for the “Navigator” window
5) Under the “Common” tab, look into the “Custom Indicators” directory
6) Locate the indicator which you have just downloaded into the folder stated in Step 1
7) Drag (Click and drag) the indicator onto the chart

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List of keyboard shortcuts for Metatrader Platform

Hot keys (accelerating keys) are keys and their combinations that allow to execute various commands fast and without using of menus or toolbars.

ï — chart scrolling to the left;

ð — chart scrolling to the right;

ñ — fast chart scrolling to the left or, if the scale is defined, chart scrolling up;

ò — fast chart scrolling to the right or, if the scale is defined, chart scrolling down;

Numpad 5 — restoring of automatic chart vertical scale after its being changed. If the scale was defined, this hot key will return the chart into the visible range;

Page Up — fast chart scrolling to the left;

Page Down — fast chart scrolling to the right;

Home — move the chart to the start point;

End — move the chart to the end point;

"-" — chart zoom out;

"+" — chart zoom in;

Delete — delete all selected graphical objects;

Backspace — delete the latest objects imposed into the chart window;

Enter — open/close fast navigation window;

Esc — close the dialog window;

F1 — open this "Userguide";

F2 — open the "History Center" window;

F3 — open the "Global Variables" window;

F4 — download MetaEditor;

F5 — switch to the next profile;

F6 — call the "Tester" window for testing the expert attached to the chart window;

F7 — call the properties window of the expert attached to their chart window in order to change settings;

F8 — call the chart setup window;

F9 — call the "New Order" window;

F10 — open the "Popup prices" window;

F11 — enable/disable the full screen mode;

F12 — move the chart by one bar to the left;

Shift+F12 — move the chart by one bar to the right;

Shift+F5 — switch to the previous profile;

Alt+1 — display the chart as a sequence of bars (transform into bar chart);

Alt+2 — display the chart as a sequence of candlesticks (transform into candlesticks);

Alt+3 — display the chart as a broken line (transform into line chart);

Alt+A — copy all test/optimization results into the clipboard;

Alt+W — call the chart managing window;

Alt+F4 — close the client terminal;

Alt+Backspace or Ctrl+Z — undo object deletion;

Ctrl+A — arrange all indicator windows heights by default;

Ctrl+B — call the "Objects List" window;

Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert — copy to the clipboard;

Ctrl+E — enable/disable expert advisor;

Ctrl+F — enable "Crosshair";

Ctrl+G — show/hide grid;

Ctrl+H — show/hide OHLC line;

Ctrl+I — call the "Indicators List" window;

Ctrl+L — show/hide volumes;

Ctrl+P — print the chart;

Ctrl+S — save the chart in a file having extensions: "CSV", "PRN", "HTM";

Ctrl+W or Ctrl+F4 — close the chart window;

Ctrl+Y— show/hide period separators;

Ctrl+Z or Alt+Backspace — undo the object deletion;

Ctrl+D — open/close the "Data Window";

Ctrl+M — open/close the "Market Watch" window;

Ctrl+N — open/close the "Navigator" window;

Ctrl+O — open the "Setup" window;

Ctrl+R — open/close the "Tester" window;

Ctrl+T — open/close the "Terminal" window;

Ctrl+F6 — activate the next chart window;

Ctrl+F9 — open the "Terminal — Trade" window and switch the focus into it. After this, the trading activities can be managed with keyboard.

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How to Profit Trading Forex

Basic yet important things every trader should know.

If you hear from anyone that making money in Forex is easy, do not believe it. It is a myth. The truth is – being profitable in Forex requires a lot of work, dedication, practice, more than a good discipline, sharp knowledge of money management and understanding of the psychology of the currency market. Not so little and therefore not so easy…

Trading Forex was never about gambling

Trading is not a gambling by guessing where the price will move, although there are many traders (mostly beginners) that are exactly gambling… Trading currencies on the Forex market requires logical and analytical calculations based either on fundamental or technical analysis of price moves.

Making money in Forex requires a set of rules

Making money starts with a plan to make money. Such plan is of enormous importance when it comes to trading foreign currencies. But, besides creating a plan, a trader needs constantly follow it. How often trader brake his rules will affect how much money he will make trading Forex. Sounds simple: create and follow… However, there is a real challenge when trader follows the rules but rules fail to make money… it happens inevitably for every trading system known. If system had proven to be successful, sticking to the trading plan and firmly following the rules even when losing money will eventually yield profitable outcome. Having strong trading discipline and taking losses when necessary is a sign of serious trading approach.

Succeeding in Forex by using money management

To profit in Forex sticking to a set of rules is not enough. Good money management is also needed. Knowledge of how much to trade per each open position and where and when to stop – is what separates successful trader from bankrupt trader. Many beginner traders over-leverage themselves being attracted by big and promising leverages offered by Forex brokers. The truth is that a big leverage is not only about a big win, but also when it comes to be so – a big loss. Leverage higher than 1:20 will not attract serious investors.

Know your losses, before counting profits

Opening a new trading position must be first of all about how much money may be lost and then what would be the profits. Good money management implies that trader is expecting to win at least twice as much as he could lose on each trade. This way being right only 50% of the time will still make trading profitable.
Using good money management in Forex trading is hundred times more important than having any great trading system itself.

Forex traders’ mind

And last but not least is trader’s psychology. Going in profit or losing money always create psychological challenge for trader to act responsively. Not being greedy and also cutting losses short is the key to this game.
Trading Forex you need to accept losses. They are inevitable and occur in any money involving operations. Therefore, instead of battling losses trader needs to accurately analyze unfavorable situations and take lessons from losing trades.
Every experienced trader would also suggest – there must be no attempts for revenge when losing money. Trying to return your money at any cost will put a trader in deeper troubles. Instead, the trader should return to trading rules and honestly analyze own mistakes, accept that the market was not in his favor and try to improve the trading plan for future success.

Successful traders are learners, what about you?

And finally, even successful traders are constant learners. Up-to-date knowledge about Forex market opportunities is what also makes them continuously profitable in their trading career.

Happy learning and trading!

Edward Revy,
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