Spread Informer
This tool for MetaTrader 5 is specifically engineered to streamline your trading operations. This Expert Advisor serves as automated trading software. It is utilized to monitor financial markets and execute trades based on predefined algorithmic rules, enabling precise position management without the need for constant manual oversight.
How to Setup and Use Spread Informer
1. Installation: Open the "File" menu, select "Open Data Folder," navigate to MQL/Experts, paste your file, and restart the terminal.
2. Activation: Drag the EA from the Navigator onto a chart, ensure "Allow live trading" is checked in the Common tab, and verify the AutoTrading button is green.
3. Optimization: Right-click your chart, choose "Expert List," click "Properties" to adjust inputs, and save your preferred setup as a set file for future use.
4. Maintenance: Regularly check the "Experts" tab in the terminal window to monitor trade logs and potential execution errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my EA not opening trades? A: Check the "AutoTrading" button, ensure "Allow live trading" is enabled, and verify your broker allows automated trading on your account type.
Q: Can I run multiple EAs on one chart? A: No, each chart can only host one active EA; however, you can open multiple charts for different currency pairs to run several EAs.
Q: What does the "smiley face" icon mean? A: A smiley face in the top-right corner of the chart indicates the EA is successfully running; a frowny face means it is disabled.
Description & Settings
This EA collects information about the spread and shows the statistics on the chart.
When the EA ends its working, it prints all statistics to the Journal, which can be useful for the Strategy Tester. For example, if you want to know all information about the spread of historical data in the tester for a certain period.
Input Parameters
'Max. Spread'
parameter value in points, for example: 1.12001 - 1.12000 = 1 point.When the current spread exceeds this value there will be an Alert.If the parameter value = 0, this function does not work.
'Minimum Alert Interval (in seconds)'
- after the Alert, the next Alert will not be earlier than specified in this parameter.
v.1.01
- New input parameter is 'Minimum Alert Interval (in seconds)'. After the Alert, the next Alert will not be earlier than specified in this parameter.
v.1.02
- Added information about the current spread.
