9. Cómo Usar MetaTrader 4 de Forma Correcta | Tutorial MT4
El Sensei
7 min, 49 sec
A detailed walkthrough on how to use the MetaTrader mobile application for trading, including setting up trades, understanding the interface, and utilizing a separate application, Stinu, for calculating risk and lot size.
Summary
- The video introduces MetaTrader as a mobile trading platform that links to a broker for currency exchange.
- It explains how to find and select currency pairs, read charts, set take profit (TP) and stop loss (SL) levels, and understand the trade and history tabs.
- The video provides a step-by-step guide on setting up a trade, including determining lot size, TP, and SL.
- It also covers the account balance information, how to manually close trades, and the importance of monitoring the margin percentage.
- Lastly, it introduces the Stinu application used for calculating the appropriate lot size based on account balance and risk management.
Chapter 1
Introduction to the MetaTrader mobile app and its connection to a broker for trading.
- MetaTrader is introduced as a mobile application for trading.
- The app is linked with a broker where money is deposited.
- MetaTrader allows users to open trading operations and instruct the broker to exchange currencies.
Chapter 2
Understanding how to navigate and select currency pairs in MetaTrader.
- A list of currency pairs is available on the left side of the app.
- If a desired pair is not visible, a search function allows users to find and add it to the list.
- The chart view shows a graph with a green line indicating where a sale was made.
Chapter 3
How to set Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) levels on the trading chart.
- The green line on the chart represents where a sale was made.
- TP is set where the trade will close automatically with a gain if the chart hits that point.
- SL is set to automatically close the trade with a loss if the chart hits the upper red line.
Chapter 4
Instructions on how to place a trade in MetaTrader.
- The trade option shows where to press 'plus' to add a new trade.
- Users can select the currency pair and set the lot size, which determines the amount invested per trade.
- Stop Loss and Take Profit prices are set to define where the trade will close automatically with losses or gains.
Chapter 5
Explaining the features of the History tab in MetaTrader.
- The History tab showcases all transactions, both profits and losses.
- Users can filter the transaction history by month, week or a custom date range.
- Profit shows the earnings, and if it's negative, it indicates no gains yet.
Chapter 6
Details about account balance and managing open trades in MetaTrader.
- The Trade section also shows open operations and allows for manual closure.
- Balance indicates the total funds in the account, while equity shows funds relative to gains or losses.
- Margin available for new investments and free margin for additional operations are displayed.
Chapter 7
How to use the Stinu application to calculate lot size for each trade.
- Stinu helps calculate the lot size to open per trade based on the account balance.
- Users input the account balance, desired risk percentage, and stop loss in pips.
- The app then suggests the lot size to use and the potential profit/loss margin.
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