is there any restriction on selecting a volume in mt4? what is the function of volume? suppose if I have 50$ in total money with my broker, what is the ideal volume in this case? at this stage I have .01 volume?
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This is a programmers forum.
To learn the trading basics view some webinars from your broker (or search for them) or by a book.
The specifications what you are allowed to trade can you get from your broker.
nadeemenglish:
is there any restriction on selecting a volume in mt4? what is the function of volume? suppose if I have 50$ in total money with my broker, what is the ideal volume in this case? at this stage I have .01 volume?
You first need to learn the basics by going to "School" - In this case, may I suggest the "School of Pipsology", which will help you learn about Forex and all those trading essentials!
is there any restriction on selecting a volume in mt4? what is the function of volume? suppose if I have 50$ in total money with my broker, what is the ideal volume in this case? at this stage I have .01 volume?
nadeemenglish: is there any restriction on selecting a volume in mt4? what is the function of volume? suppose if I have 50$ in total money with my broker, what is the ideal volume in this case? at this stage I have .01 volume?
Perhaps you should read the manual. There is minLot and maxLot.
You asked for lots being a function of money. Insufficient, you also need to know how much the market could move. A .01 lotsize is $0.01 per point (5 digit broker) but if the market move 100 pips that is worth only $10.
- In code
- You place the stop where it needs to be - where the reason for the trade is no longer valid. E.g. trading a support bounce the stop goes below the support.
- Account Balance * percent/100 = RISK = OrderLots * (|OrderOpenPrice - OrderStopLoss| * DeltaPerlot + CommissionPerLot) (Note OOP-OSL includes the SPREAD and DeltaPerlot is usually around $10/pip.)
- Do NOT use TickValue by itself - DeltaPerlot
- You must normalize lots properly
and check against min and max.
- You must also check FreeMargin to avoid stop out
- Use a GUI: Indicators: Money Manager Graphic Tool - MQL5.community traders' Forum - Page 5 'Money Manager Graphic Tool' indicator by 'takycard'
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