MT5 calculations: step-by-step breakdown
Course Overview
In this course, you will learn how to confidently perform the essential calculations required to trade on the MT5 platform. You will understand key concepts such as contract size, pip value, profit and loss, margin, free margin, and equity before applying these calculations across Forex, commodities, and indices. The course concludes with a practical walkthrough to help you apply everything you've learned in real trading scenarios.
Instructors
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Christy Achkar
Financial Market Analyst
Christy is a Financial Analyst at CFI who brings a fresh perspective to the finance sector. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance and a Master’s degree in International Business with a focus on Finance. Her expertise lies in fundamental analysis, where she combines academic knowledge with practical insights.
What You Will Learn
- Calculate contract size, pip value, and profit & loss with confidence.
- Understand balance, equity, margin, free margin, and margin level.
- Perform Forex, commodities, and indices trading calculations.
- Learn how trade value and margin requirements are determined.
- Apply all calculations in practical MT5 trading scenarios.
Introduction to the course
Module 1: The core calculations you must know
Module 2: Forex calculations
Module 3: Commodities calculations
Module 4: Indices calculations
Module 5: Live application
Level
Beginner
Includes
6 Modules
17 Videos
Duration
77 min
Language
English
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