MT5 calculations: step-by-step breakdown

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

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

In this course, you will apply all the calculations you've learned on the MT5 platform and see how they appear in real trading scenarios.

Module 1: The core calculations you must know

In this module, you will learn the essential trading calculations every trader should understand before placing a trade. These concepts form the foundation for managing positions, understanding risk, and using the MT5 platform with confidence.

Module 2: Forex calculations

In this module, you will learn how to perform the essential calculations used when trading Forex. By the end of the module, you will be able to calculate trade value, margin requirements, and key account metrics to better manage your positions and trading decisions.

Module 3: Commodities calculations

In this module, you will learn how to perform the essential calculations used when trading Commodities. By the end of the module, you will be able to calculate trade value, margin requirements, and key account metrics to better manage your positions and trading decisions.

Module 4: Indices calculations

In this module, you will learn how to perform the essential calculations used when trading Indices. By the end of the module, you will be able to calculate trade value, margin requirements, and key account metrics to better manage your positions and trading decisions.

Module 5: Live application

In this module, you will apply everything you've learned in a live MT5 trading environment. You will see how each calculation appears on the platform and gain practical experience interpreting account metrics and trade information in real time.

Level

Beginner

Includes

6 Modules

17 Videos

Duration

77 min

Language

English

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