This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor executes trades based on the direction of the most recently closed candle, offering both trend-following and counter-trend modes. Its core logic utilizes a martingale lot scaling system, where position sizes are increased by a user-defined factor following a loss to recover previous def
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Free MT4 & MT5 expert advisors
1,977 free, open-source expert advisors for MetaTrader 4 and 5, each linked to its source code on GitHub.
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This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor is designed for XAUUSD (Gold) trading, utilizing a purely random entry strategy. It opens one position at a time in a random direction, determined by a randomization function. The robot manages trades using a fixed stop loss and a trailing stop mechanism to limit potential losses while
DWater EA is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 5 that uses a trend-following approach based on price speed and position relative to trendlines. It utilizes smoothed moving averages across dual timeframes to identify entries. The strategy incorporates a grid-based recovery mechanism, adding positions at fixed in
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements a mean-reversion strategy using the Triple Exponential Moving Average and Average True Range indicators. It constructs dynamic volatility bands by applying a multiplier to the ATR value relative to the TEMA. The robot enters a sell position when the market price breaks above
Setup Da Paula is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor that automates a technical trading strategy based on Bollinger Bands. The robot enters trades when specific price conditions are met relative to the bands, incorporating a volatility filter that checks the minimum band width in points. It manages risk through a fixed stop
This Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 implements a trend-following strategy based on four moving averages. It determines market direction to trigger buy or sell entries during specified trading hours. The robot features time-restricted operations, allowing trade execution only between set start and end times. Risk manag
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor automates trading for the Brazilian Mini Dollar market. It operates as an intraday robot, utilizing specific time-based filters to control when the system can open new positions and when it must liquidate all open trades before the daily market close. The EA includes standard risk contr
Quanta is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 that executes trades based on external indicator signals. The EA utilizes the WebRequest function to download data and HTML files from a remote server to guide its trading logic. For risk control, the system provides parameters for manual lot sizing
The Quantum Reverse EA is a low-frequency counter-trend trading robot developed for the MetaTrader 5 platform. It aims to identify potential market reversals to enter trades against the current trend direction. Based on the provided repository contents, the expert advisor is in a foundational state, as the main source
MartGreg GP1 is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor designed for automated trading with a focus on specific instruments like Brent Crude. It executes trades using a fixed lot size and manages each position with predefined stop loss and take profit levels. The system includes a risk management component that tracks the accoun
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor is a pattern-based automated trading system that utilizes external signal data from a CSV file. It incorporates several risk management parameters, such as a maximum position limit, a maximum loss threshold, and a count for consecutive losing trades. The EA also includes a trailing stop
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements a multi-currency trading strategy based on a coefficient matrix of major forex pairs. It monitors price movements across a predefined set of currencies, including EUR, USD, GBP, AUD, JPY, and CAD, to identify trading opportunities. The system manages trades as a collective ba
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements a technical trading strategy using Bollinger Bands and the Double Exponential Moving Average (DEMA). It performs multi-timeframe analysis, referencing the 30-minute chart for volatility envelopes and the daily chart for trend filtering. The robot executes trades using fixed l
Smith MQL5 is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 5 that utilizes a combination of technical oscillators, specifically OsMA, MACD, and Stochastic. The system evaluates price action across multiple timeframes, from M1 to weekly charts, to determine entry points. It includes trade management features such as fixed
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor executes trades based on the crossover of two moving averages. It allows users to define periods for both long and short averages and select the calculation method, such as Exponential Moving Average. The EA includes internal time management, allowing for specific start and end times pl
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements a classic dual moving average crossover strategy. It tracks two Simple Moving Averages with configurable fast and slow periods to determine trade entry and exit points. The robot checks for signals every 15 seconds via a timer function rather than on every price tick. Users c
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements a triangular arbitrage strategy targeting price discrepancies between correlated currency pairs. The robot monitors specific instruments, including EURUSD, USDJPY, EURJPY, USDCAD, and CADJPY, to identify synthetic price gaps. It executes trades when the calculated gap exceeds
MEAS is a scalping robot for MetaTrader 5 that implements a martingale strategy for financial markets. The expert advisor captures small price movements while managing positions through adjustable stop loss and take profit levels. It provides options for either fixed lot sizes or incremental lot increases based on acco
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Free, plain-English guides: find an EA, install it, set it up, test it and run it safely.
- 1Types of EAsRobots, trade managers, copiers and risk tools, and what each is for.
- 2Using this librarySearch, filters, badges and what our checks do and do not mean.
- 3Install an EA in MT4 or MT5Data folder, compile, attach to a chart and switch on algo trading.
- 4EA settings explainedLot size, stop-loss, magic number, max spread and trading hours.
- 5Backtest in the Strategy TesterModelling, spread, the report and the over-fitting trap.
- 6Choose a safe EAA checklist for the code, the logic, the evidence and the fit.
- 7Run an EA 24/7VPS, forward testing on demo and going live small.
- 8Open-source EAs on GitHubLicences, compiling in MetaEditor and editing inputs safely.
- 9Forex robots: an honest guideWhat automation can and cannot do for you.
About the EA Library
The ForexR EA Library collects open-source expert advisors for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 that are published on GitHub. Each entry links to the original repository, so you always get the author's latest code, issues and licence straight from the source. Star counts, last updates and licences are synced from GitHub every day, and new repositories are added every week.
Every repository is checked automatically before it is listed: it must contain readable MQL source code for a real expert advisor, and repositories that ship executables, hide downloads behind archive passwords or show signs of bought stars are left out. The summaries and tags are written automatically from each repository's README and code. They describe what an EA does; they are not a recommendation, and nothing here is tested or endorsed by ForexR.
Trading with expert advisors is risky. Backtest any EA and run it on a demo account before you trust it with real money. CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money rapidly.
EA Library FAQ
What is an expert advisor (EA)?
An expert advisor is a program that runs inside MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5. It can open and close trades on its own, manage trades you opened (trailing stops, break-even, partial closes), protect the account, or connect MetaTrader to other tools such as Telegram or Python. EAs are written in MQL4 (MT4) or MQL5 (MT5).
Are the EAs in this library free?
Yes. Every EA listed here is published on GitHub with its source code, so you can read, download and compile it at no cost. Check each repository's licence before reusing the code in your own projects: some EAs state no licence at all.
Are these EAs safe to use?
ForexR lists only repositories with readable MQL source code and never hosts files. Repositories that ship executables, ask you to disable antivirus, hide downloads behind passwords or show signs of bought stars are left out automatically. That does not make any EA profitable or bug-free: read the code, backtest it in the Strategy Tester and run it on a demo account first.
How do I install an EA in MT4 or MT5?
Download the source from GitHub, open MetaTrader, choose File, then Open Data Folder, and copy the .mq4 (MT4) or .mq5 (MT5) file into MQL4/Experts or MQL5/Experts. Open it in MetaEditor and press Compile, then drag the EA from the Navigator onto a chart and allow algorithmic trading.
How does ForexR choose which EAs to list?
A crawler searches GitHub every week for MetaTrader repositories, reads their code and keeps those that contain a real expert advisor and pass the safety checks. Stars, updates and licences are refreshed from GitHub every day. Summaries are written automatically from each repository's README and code, so treat them as a guide and check the source.
What do "High risk", grid and martingale mean?
A grid EA opens a ladder of orders at fixed distances; a martingale EA increases the lot size after losses. Both can show smooth equity curves for a long time and then lose a large part of the account in one strong trend. EAs that use either are marked High risk, and you can hide them with the "Hide grid and martingale" filter.
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