How to Place and Modify Trades in MT5

2 min. readlast update: 04.03.2025

Placing a Trade

  1. Open the "New Order" Window

    • Click New Order from the toolbar or press F9.

  2. Select a Trading Instrument

    • Choose the symbol from the Market Watch list.

  3. Set Trade Parameters

    • Enter the volume (lot size).

    • Set optional Stop Loss (SL) and Take Profit (TP) levels.

  4. Choose Order Type

    • Market Execution – Instant execution at the current price.

    • Pending Order – Execute when price reaches a specified level.

  5. Execute the Trade

    • Click Buy or Sell to open the position.

Modifying an Existing Trade

  1. Open the Trade tab in the Terminal.

  2. Right-click the open trade and select Modify or Delete Order.

  3. Adjust SL, TP, or trade volume, then click Modify.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Always review market conditions before modifying your trades!


Understanding MT5 Order Types

Market Orders (Instant Execution)

  • Buy – Purchase at the current market price.

  • Sell – Sell at the current market price.

Pending Orders

  • Buy Limit – Buy at a lower price than the current market price.

  • Sell Limit – Sell at a higher price than the current market price.

  • Buy Stop – Buy at a higher price once the market reaches it.

  • Sell Stop – Sell at a lower price once the market reaches it.

Stop Loss (SL) & Take Profit (TP)

  • Stop Loss – Closes the trade automatically if the market moves against you.

  • Take Profit – Closes the trade automatically when profit reaches a set level.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Proper SL and TP settings help manage risk effectively.


How to Use One-Click Trading in MT5

Enabling One-Click Trading

  1. Click Tools > Options in the top menu.

  2. Select the Trade tab.

  3. Check the box for One-Click Trading and accept the terms.

Placing a One-Click Trade

  1. In the Market Watch or Chart Window, find the small trading panel.

  2. Select volume (lot size).

  3. Click Buy or Sell to execute instantly.

πŸ’‘ Tip: One-Click Trading is useful for fast market conditions but should be used carefully!

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