Trading foundations5 min read
Core guide
Foundations
What an Expert Advisor actually does
An MT5 Expert Advisor is software that turns a defined trading process into repeatable decisions and orders.
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Trading foundations
The core concepts every algo trader should understand.
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Research process
How to develop an algorithmic trading strategy
A repeatable research process turns a trading idea into a testable hypothesis instead of a collection of indicators.
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Strategy families
Trend following vs. mean reversion
These two strategy families respond to different market behaviours. Understanding the difference helps you choose honest tests and expectations.
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Foundations
How markets and orders actually work
Understand bids, asks, market orders, pending orders, and why an algorithm's decision is only the start of a trade.
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Foundations
Candles, timeframes, and trading sessions
Learn what a bar really represents and why session boundaries, timezones, and incomplete candles matter to an EA.
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Strategy design
Use indicators as measurements, not magic signals
Indicators transform price and volume into measurements. Learn how to use them without confusing a formula with an edge.
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