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On MetaTrader4 (MT4) / MetaTrader5 (MT5), you can change the units used for the profit/loss in the Terminal/Toolbox, where your positions, pending orders, and trade history are shown. MT5 also lets you change the units for the trade volume.
Here we will look at how to change the units for the trade volume and P/L on MT4/MT5.
Switch between MT4/MT5 tabs to check the steps for each.
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Right-click on the position in the "Trade" tab of the Terminal.
Hover the pointer over "Profit" in the context menu and choose your preferred unit.
Number |
Item name |
Descriptions |
---|---|---|
1 |
as Points |
Show P/L as points. |
2 |
as Term Currency |
Show P/L in the quote currency, which is the currency on the right side of the trading pair. |
3 |
as Deposit Currency |
Show P/L in the base currency of the account. |
Right-click on the position in the "Trade" tab of the Toolbox.
You can adjust the trade volume units at any time, regardless of whether you have an open position. However, the units for profit/loss can only be changed while holding a position by right-clicking on it in the "Trade" tab.
In the context menu, hover the pointer over "Volumes" and choose a unit. "Lots" will show trade volumes in lots, and "Amounts" will show them in prices (in the base currency).
In the context menu, hover the pointer over "Profit" and choose a unit. "as Money" will show P/L in the currency of the account, and "as Points" will show them in points.
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