MT4 corner for starters & others
I used to use Metastock but since they have been trying to tie in users with expensive data feeds etc. I have decided to turn to another and probably better trading platform, namely MT4.
As an almost programming starter I would like to share my trials and tribulations as it is quite a daunting task and lots to learn. Hopefully others will see the need to get to all those lovely indicators on MT4 for free and make pots of dosh.
First task find a broker offering MT4 that you fancy. I have been around the block of providers. They either need too big a deposit or the platform freezes ( probably my fault ) etc. I have settled on AAAFX as it needs only a small deposit of $300 and looks good for eventual zulu trades.
Any help along this stony path will be much appreciated !! But I shall stumble along alone if necessary ( will be slow, I warn )
Check out this 18 part tutorial on MQL programming by "coders guru" it's probably as good as anything to get you started
MQL Tutorial by Coders` guru - MQL4 forum
I think links are dead, but there's pointers to other places in that thread where the course is available, for example
http://www.forex-tsd.com/metatrader-...odersguru.html
A pity the links to the tutorial are dead, it was just what I needed. Are you an MT4 man Hare ?
The first useful and not too hard a thing to do is to make a template. This one can put on any chart which is so very useful.
1.You get your chart ready as you like it by right clicking it and then clicking properties. Fill in the properties e.g. the background colours etc.
2. Click on indicators on the toolbar for a drop down menu and add any indicators you feel like.
3. Click on the templates toolbar. Click save template. Write in the name of your template and save it.
interested in learning MT4 myself Pat, Good idea for a beginner thread.
How do other's trade stock's indices and forex ? Do you need multiple brokers or is it possible to trade all with one broker like SB ?