MetaTrader how-to

Step-by-step MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 guides for installing, testing and running EAs.

MetaTrader how-to
How to backtest an EA in MT5 Strategy Tester (and read the report)
How to backtest an EA in MT5 with honest settings, what each line of the report means, and how to optimise without curve fitting.
6 Nov 2026 · 5 min readRead article →
MetaTrader how-to
How to install an EA in MT4 (step by step, with fixes)
How to install an EA in MT4: copy the .ex4 file to MQL4 › Experts, refresh the Navigator, attach it to a chart and turn on AutoTrading. Plus fixes for common problems.
6 Nov 2026 · 4 min readRead article →