Position Sizer

[Csabi]

Igen, a többi működik, MT5.

 

[egamboa]

Hello,

How do i close 1/2 of my position when my trade is halfway towards my take profit? For example, if I'm aiming at a 1:2RR, and the trade is at a 1:1, how do i close 1/2 of the position?

 

[Enivid]

How do i close 1/2 of my position when my trade is halfway towards my take profit? For example, if I'm aiming at a 1:2RR, and the trade is at a 1:1, how do i close 1/2 of the position?

You just divide the position in two by using two TPs in the Position Sizer. You can modify the number of TPs either via input parameters (TakeProfitsNumber) or simply by clicking the "+" button on the left of the Take-Profit button on the panel.

 

[Csabi]

Igen, a többi működik, MT5.

What could be the problem?

 

[Enivid]

What could be the problem?

Are other hotkeys working? Is the Trade button on the Trading tab working? Is there any output in the Experts tab when you press the hotkey?

 

[egamboa]

I'm trying to enter an order during london hour-but it wont fill me, i get a 'boing' sound, not letting me place an order. however, during new york session, i can place orders-why cant i place an order during london hour?? my paramenters are correct, so it should let me place an order

 

[Enivid]

I'm trying to enter an order during london hour-but it wont fill me, i get a 'boing' sound, not letting me place an order. however, during new york session, i can place orders-why cant i place an order during london hour?? my paramenters are correct, so it should let me place an order

What is the output in the Experts tab when you get that 'boing' sound?

 

[XIAN]

How do I delete the arrows after the trade is closed? I don't know how to do it. Thanks a lot. Photo attachment

 

[Enivid]

How do I delete the arrows after the trade is closed? I don't know how to do it. Thanks a lot. Photo attachment

You need to untick the Show trade history checkbox in the chart settings:

 

[tspringer]

The MT5 color palette doesn't work on macOS. If you want to change the colors, you need to do that by changing the values in the source code (Position Sizer.mq5).

I tried changing the color in source code but it still shows the same colors. I went to data folder, then opened position sizer source code, then for example changed SL line color from clrLime to clrBlack then saved and refreshed the EA tab on MT5 but when I reopened the position sizer the SL line color is still lime. Is there something else I have to do?

 

[Enivid]

I tried changing the color in source code but it still shows the same colors. I went to data folder, then opened position sizer source code, then for example changed SL line color from clrLime to clrBlack then saved and refreshed the EA tab on MT5 but when I reopened the position sizer the SL line color is still lime. Is there something else I have to do?

Yes, you need to compile the Position Sizer.mq5 file with the new values. You will also need to re-attach the EA to the chart.

 

[XIAN]

You need to untick the Show trade history checkbox in the chart settings:
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thanks a lot, you guys are quick!!! have a good one

 

[XIAN]

Hello, I have the following problem. With the set up that I indicate in the photo. one-to-one ratio, without taking into account the commissions to place the TP, risking 1% per trade, as you can see, it only risks 0.94%. What could be the cause? Am I making a mistake?

 

[Enivid]

Hello, I have the following problem. With the set up that I indicate in the photo. one-to-one ratio, without taking into account the commissions to place the TP, risking 1% per trade, as you can see, it only risks 0.94%. What could be the cause? Am I making a mistake?

The settings in your first screenshot have nothing to do with risk.

To be able to help you with your question, I'd need to see the actual setup of the trade on the Main tab and also the list of trades when you open it in MetaTrader.

 

[XIAN]

ok, i just opened one trade.
hope is clear, thanks a lot!!🙂

 

[Enivid]

ok, i just opened one trade.
hope is clear, thanks a lot!!🙂

The portfolio risk calculated in the Risk tab doesn't take into account the commission you enter on the Main tab.

As for the TP, you've placed it at the same distance as the SL as I understand. Considering that the EA had to reduce the position size due to accommodate commission, the reward also became smaller.

 

[XIAN]

The portfolio risk calculated in the Risk tab doesn't take into account the commission you enter on the Main tab.

As for the TP, you've placed it at the same distance as the SL as I understand. Considering that the EA had to reduce the position size due to accommodate commission, the reward also became smaller.

AND LAST DOUBT, WHAT WOULD BE THE SHORT-CUT TO CLOSE THE TRADE? THANK YOU

 

[Enivid]

AND LAST DOUBT, WHAT WOULD BE THE SHORT-CUT TO CLOSE THE TRADE? THANK YOU

There is no such a shortcut.

 

[XIAN]

There is no such a shortcut.

and what would the button be? thanks

 

[Enivid]

and what would the button be? thanks

You can close the trade using the MetaTrader's interface. The panel won't do that.