Open MQ5 file

MQ5 files: what are they and how do I open them?

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MetaQuotes Language 5 source code

Files with mq5 suffix can be typically encountered as programs written in MetaQuotes programming language 5 for MetaTrader 5 trading platform.

Further details:

File extension mq5 seems to be mainly related to MetaTrader platform and used for one of its unique file type.

An .mq5 file represents a program written for MetaTrader 5, an online trading platform for Forex, Futures, and CFD markets; may be a Custom Indicator, Expert Advisor, Script, or Library file. It contains source code written in MQL5 (MetaQuotes Language 5), typically includes variables, classes, functions, and comments.

Note: May also have been adopted by other trading platforms such a Forex.

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