What is Algo Trading

 

as per my search through Wikipedia, i get this answer :


Algorithmic trading is a method of executing orders using automated pre-programmed trading instructions accounting for variables such as time, price, and volume. [1]This type of trading attempts to leverage the speed and computational resources of computers relative to human traders
 
MetaTrader 5 HelpAlgorithmic Trading, Trading Robots
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Trading Platform - MetaTrader 5 Help
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The Trading Platform is the trader's working tool, providing all the necessary features for a successful online trading. It includes trading...
 
more with video: Algorithmic Trading
Algorithmic (automated) trading in MetaTrader 5
Algorithmic (automated) trading in MetaTrader 5
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Trade account management through specialized MetaTrader 5 applications is called Automated Trading or Algorithmic Trading. These applications are referred to as trading robots; they can analyze quotes of financial instruments, as well as execute trade operations on the Forex and exchange markets. Trading robots can perform operations on...
 

and there is one post where some information was collected (with screenshots and explanation):

Do you Autotrade? post #759

How to Start with Metatrader 5
How to Start with Metatrader 5
  • 2016.08.12
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I decided to create this thread to help to myself and to the others to start with Metatrader 5...
 
Sergey Golubev #:
MetaTrader 5 HelpAlgorithmic Trading, Trading Robots
Thank you!. appreciated