Do signal subscribers need to have the same symbol?
In some symbols like XAUUSD/GOLD trades can be copied, but in other examples like yours copying doesn't work.
The best way to ensure smooth copying, is to use the same broker as the signal provider, or one with the same symbols.
In some symbols like XAUUSD/GOLD trades can be copied, but in other examples like yours copying doesn't work.
The best way to ensure smooth copying, is to use the same broker as the signal provider, or one with the same symbols.
In some symbols like XAUUSD/GOLD trades can be copied, but in other examples like yours copying doesn't work.
The best way to ensure smooth copying, is to use the same broker as the signal provider, or one with the same symbols.
There is no logic for "recognising similar names". In indices or CFDs, each broker defines different parameters (contract, point value, margin, schedules), so the platform never assumes equivalence even if the names are similar.
MetaTrader has very limited internal mappings, explicitly created by MetaQuotes for ultra-standard symbols such as gold.
There is no logic for "recognising similar names". In indices or CFDs, each broker defines different parameters (contract, point value, margin, schedules), so the platform never assumes equivalence even if the names are similar.
Gold and major forex pairs follow globally unified conventions (contract size, digits, pricing), which makes it possible to support a few internal mappings.
Indices and CFDs are a completely different case: each broker defines their own contract specifications, tick value, trading hours, margin rules, and even naming.
Because these differences are often substantial, any attempt to "equate" symbols across brokers would be technically unsound and unsafe. Instead of helping, such mappings would mislead users and expose them to execution mismatches.
For this reason, MetaTrader only maintains mappings for a very small number of truly universal instruments and leaves all others broker-specific by design.
I've tried to explain this as clearly as possible. 😅
Gold and major forex pairs follow globally unified conventions (contract size, digits, pricing), which makes it possible to support a few internal mappings.
Indices and CFDs are a completely different case: each broker defines their own contract specifications, tick value, trading hours, margin rules, and even naming.
Because these differences are often substantial, any attempt to "equate" symbols across brokers would be technically unsound and unsafe. Instead of helping, such mappings would mislead users and expose them to execution mismatches.
hence, my meaning of "beats me". anyways, i had no intention to start any arguement; nor did i require any clarification of such; you may delete these msgs if you see fit to do so.
What would be illogical is to call something illogical, and then, once it is explained, say that no explanation was requested. 🤔
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Do signal subscribers need to have the same symbol?
Michael Charles Schefe, 2025.09.29 01:36
how any trader can think that they can copy trades between any 2 brokers "beats me", however, there is 0 indication in the rules that even suggest an "ultra standard". Just seems illogical to me that variations in some symbol names is allowed while 1 of the most common symbols, if not the MOST common indice -- is not included as not being one of these being "internally mapped".On one hand you say it "beats you" how traders expect cross-broker compatibility, and on the other you call it illogical that MetaTrader does not map indices. Those two points contradict each other, but in any case the explanation remains here for clarity.
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Do signal subscribers need to have the same symbol?
Miguel Angel Vico Alba, 2025.09.29 02:17
Gold and major forex pairs follow globally unified conventions (contract size, digits, pricing), which makes it possible to support a few internal mappings.
Indices and CFDs are a completely different case: each broker defines their own contract specifications, tick value, trading hours, margin rules, and even naming.
Because these differences are often substantial, any attempt to "equate" symbols across brokers would be technically unsound and unsafe. Instead of helping, such mappings would mislead users and expose them to execution mismatches.
For this reason, MetaTrader only maintains mappings for a very small number of truly universal instruments and leaves all others broker-specific by design.
I've tried to explain this as clearly as possible. 😅
What would be illogical is to call something illogical, and then, once it is explained, say that no explanation was requested. 🤔
On one hand you say it "beats you" how traders expect cross-broker compatibility, and on the other you call it illogical that MetaTrader does not map indices. Those two points contradict each other, but in any case the explanation remains here for clarity.
seriously? US500 and SP500 arent recognised by the system as the same?
maybe i didnt write what i was thinking. By this i mean to put after it: "when gold has a few different names."
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Can a subscriber with US500 symbol copy the trades of SP500 symbol from another broker?
The trades are not copying over. Does the symbol need to be identical on both ends?