Trade Stock Indices

Place Moving Average on Stock Chart on MT4 Platform

This lesson shows you how to add a Moving Average to your trading chart in MT4. We'll look at technical analysis using moving averages.

Place Moving Average on Indices Chart on the MT4 - How to Set Moving Average in Chart in MetaTrader 4

How to Set Technical Indicators on MT4 Indices Charts

Step 1: Open The Platform Navigator Panel

To open the Navigator panel in the MetaTrader 4 platform, follow these steps: Click on the "View" menu and select the "Navigator" option, or use the standard toolbar by clicking the "Navigator" button. You can also use the shortcut keys "Ctrl+N" for quick access.

In the Navigator area, find 'Technical Indicators', and then (Click Twice Quickly)

Place Moving Average Technical Indicator on Indices Chart in MT4

Step 2: Expand Indicators Menu on the Navigator

To extend this section of the menu, either click on the expansion tool symbol indicated by a '+' sign or perform a double-click on the "indicators" menu item: this action will subsequently change the symbol to a '–' and display the contents in a listed format, similar to the illustration provided below.

Moving Average on MT4 List of Indicators

From Above window panel you then can add any technical indicator that you as a trader want on Indices chart.

Placing MA on Indices Chart

Step 1: Select/Choose the Moving Average button key from the MT4 list of indicators as shown below:

How to Set Moving Average Stock Indicator in Chart in MT4

Step 2: Double-click the Moving Average button. Then click OK to add the indicator to the chart as shown.

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Edit Indicator Setting

To change a setting, right-click on the indicator. Pick properties from the menu. Then adjust the technical indicator's options in the pop-up window. Click OK after your changes.

How to Edit Moving Average Properties in MT4

the subsequent panel popup seems & Indicator settings may be edited using this window pop-up.

How Do I Edit Moving Average Properties in MetaTrader 4 Platform?

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