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Indices Add StopLoss in MT5 Stock Charts

How do you trade indices and set stop loss in MT5 indices charts?

Index Set StopLoss Orders When Opening Orders on MT5 Platform

To correctly establish a Stop Loss parameter when initiating and entering a new transaction via the MT5 platform, refer to the step-by-step guidance provided below:

How to Set a Stop Loss When Initiating a New Order via the Tools Menu in MT5

To execute new trade order to buy or sell a trade use the tools pop up menu within MetaTrader 5 Software as is illustrated and shown below.

New order button for placing a new trade is displayed & shown below. (MT5 Short Cut key board Keys 'F9')

Indices Set StopLoss Orders in MT5 Indices Charts

Indices Add StopLoss in MT5 Indices Charts?

Once you select new order button like as shown above following order window popup will appear and you as the trader can use this trade order window pop up to set StopLoss Level for your new trade.

This new window has options for signing up and making a new order, plus settings for where to put your Stop Loss Order Level.

How Do I Trade Indices & Place Stop Loss in MT5 Indices Charts?

How Do I Trade Indices & Place Stop Loss in MT5 Indices Charts?

The following parameters are listed for configuring a new Stop Loss Order:

StopLoss - Set Stop Loss, This option also can be set after placing a trade, or for pending orders

Open the Buy or Sell Trade by Clicking the Following Buttons:

  1. Sell by Market - Open a Sell Trade
  2. Buy by Market - Open Buy Trade

To initiate a buy order at the current market rate and launch a new trade, select the designated "Buy by Market" button.

To initiate a short sale at the current price level, select the "Sell by Market" order choice.

Following the opening of your new trade positions, utilize the Stop Loss Order Panel displayed above to affix the Stop Loss level for the new stock position.

You also have the option to access this window to alter an already opened buy or sell position. To find the order panel window necessary for modifying a buy or sell trade, right-click on the active buy/sell position. Subsequently, click the 'Modify Order' button, and upon clicking, the order settings interface shown above will pop up, allowing you to configure the Stop Loss using the technique previously detailed.

Indices Add StopLoss in MT5 Indices Charts

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