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MQL5: Analysis and Processing of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Reports in MetaTrader 5
In this article, we will develop a tool for CFTC report analysis. We will solve the following problem: to develop an indicator, that allows using the CFTC report data directly from the data files provided by Commission without an intermediate processing and conversion. Further, it can be used for the different purposes: to plot the data as an indicator, to proceed with the data in the other indicators, in the scripts for the automated analysis, in the Expert Advisors for the use in the trading strategies.

Scraping bond yield data from the web
Automate the collection of interest rate data to improve the performance of an Expert Advisor.
Most downloaded source codes this month
- Hull moving average Hull moving average
- FFC - Forex Factory Calendar Modified version of FF Calendar Indicator with new features.
- Eliot Wave I "Eliot Wave I" EA draws 3 Trend Lines with "Fractals"(1main+2small) on chart and trades When a Eliot retracement is formed,has Trailing Stop Loss &Take Profit works with all time frames major forex pairs and stocks NASDAQ.
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- From theory to practice 96 new comments
- Any questions from newcomers on MQL4 and MQL5, help and discussion on algorithms and codes 59 new comments
- Machine learning in trading: theory, practice, trading and more 18 new comments
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Extracting structured data from HTML pages using CSS selectors
The article provides a description of a universal method for analyzing and converting data from HTML documents based on CSS selectors. Trading reports, tester reports, your favorite economic calendars, public signals, account monitoring and additional online quote sources will become available straight from MQL.

Using MATLAB 2018 computational capabilities in MetaTrader 5
After the upgrade of the MATLAB package in 2015, it is necessary to consider a modern way of creating DLL libraries. The article uses a sample predictive indicator to illustrate the peculiarities of linking MetaTrader 5 and MATLAB using modern 64-bit versions of the platforms, which are utilized nowadays. With the entire sequence of connecting MATLAB considered, MQL5 developers will be able to create applications with advanced computational capabilities much faster, avoiding «pitfalls».

Developing a cross-platform grider EA
In this article, we will learn how to create Expert Advisors (EAs) working both in MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. To do this, we are going to develop an EA constructing order grids. Griders are EAs that place several limit orders above the current price and the same number of limit orders below it simultaneously.
Most downloaded source codes this week
- b-clock Show minutes and seconds left before new candle is appeared.
- RIS Solar System It is based on solar winds joy and modified based on that. It is giving some good performance
- Candle Time End and Spread The indicator displays the current spread and the time till closing the bar (candlestick) at the same time.
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- From theory to practice 176 new comments
- Do the laws of physics work in forex? 43 new comments
- The power of C++ 35 new comments
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- Machine learning in trading: theory, practice, trading and more 43 new comments
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New publications in CodeBase
- Simple decycler oscillator Simple decycler oscillator
- Sell relative strength index Sell relative strength index (SRSi)
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- The power of C++ 96 new comments
- CME E-Micro exchange futures contracts available for trading 40 new comments
- Machine learning in trading: theory, practice, trading and more 37 new comments
Published article "Studying candlestick analysis techniques (part IV): Updates and additions to Pattern Analyzer".

The article presents a new version of the Pattern Analyzer application. This version provides bug fixes and new features, as well as the revised user interface. Comments and suggestions from previous article were taken into account when developing the new version. The resulting application is described in this article.
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Scraping bond yield data from the web
Automate the collection of interest rate data to improve the performance of an Expert Advisor.

MQL5: Analysis and Processing of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Reports in MetaTrader 5
In this article, we will develop a tool for CFTC report analysis. We will solve the following problem: to develop an indicator, that allows using the CFTC report data directly from the data files provided by Commission without an intermediate processing and conversion. Further, it can be used for the different purposes: to plot the data as an indicator, to proceed with the data in the other indicators, in the scripts for the automated analysis, in the Expert Advisors for the use in the trading strategies.
Most downloaded source codes this month
- FFC - Forex Factory Calendar Modified version of FF Calendar Indicator with new features.
- b-clock Show minutes and seconds left before new candle is appeared.
- Volume Profile + Range v6.0 Volume Profile + Range v6.0 (former TPO). Distribution of deals by price levels at a given time interval. Displayed as a histogram.
New publications in CodeBase
- ProfitLossTrailEA This Expert Advisor is a tool for managing orders. The expert can to add stop loss and take profit in each order, and then can manage it. For more information about the expert, you can visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/7387
- iPlotterHistoryOrders This indicator is a tool to show history orders on the chart. Indicator show open time and price, close time and price and profit in pips on the chart. It helps the trader to see all history orders which are opened either manually or by an automated system on chart. For more information about the indicator, you can visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/33657
- VirtualProfitLossTrailEA This expert is a tool to manage the level of profits or losses for each order without using stop loss or take profit. The expert applies virtual levels to close orders in profit or loss. You can use the expert to manage manually opened orders or manage orders opened by another EA. For more information about the expert, you can visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/27228
- FollowLine This indicator uses Bollinger Bands lines to detect markets trend. It's a very useful tool for manual trading. Furthermore, it is possible to use the indicator with ATR as a filter, as well as the option to pop up an alert when a reverse trend occurs. For more information about the indicator, you can visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/6333
- iCompass This indicator uses Moving Average to detect markets trend. It's a very useful tool for manual trading. It's better to use it with other technics as a complete system. For more information about the indicator, you can visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/6420 Update v1.2: Added popup alert.
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- STOCH in MA STOCH in MA is an indicator which applies the stochastic changes to the iMA. It can help to detect the trend of prices. For more information about the indicator, you can visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/26467
- MACD in MA MACD in MA is an indicator to change color in iMA if iMACD is upper of zero (uptrend) or lower of zero (downtrend). It helps any trader to see the trend of pair. For more information about the indicator you can to visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/25084
- RSI in MA RSI in MA is an indicator to change color in iMA if iRSI crosses level up (uptrend) or crosses level down (downtrend). For more information about the indicator you can to visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/6446
- CCI in MA CCI in MA is an indicator to change color in iMA if iCCI crosses level up (uptrend) or crosses level down (downtrend). For more information, you can visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/6444
- HistoryInfoEA This expert is a tool which helps every trader to see the historical results by magic number or orders' comment. For more information for expert you can to visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/26008
- iBrokerInfo It's an indicator to show some information about the account on the chart. For more information about indicator you can to visit the product's page https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/7056
- CheckExecutionEA This expert is a tool to check broker execution and spread. For more information about the expert, you can visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/5791
- CloseDeleteEA This Expert Advisor closes all open positions and pending orders. It is possible to close only buy or sell orders, market or pending orders, positions with profit or loss. For more information about the expert/utility you can to visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/7010
- TargetEA This Expert Advisor is a tool to be used for closing all open positions by ticket in profit. Does not open positions, can only close positions. You can select the type of profits (pips or currency) and type of tickets (buy or sell) to manage it, and specific ID (magic number). For more information can visit the product's page: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/6990
- RIS Solar System It is based on solar winds joy and modified based on that. It is giving some good performance
Published article "Developing a cross-platform grider EA".

In this article, we will learn how to create Expert Advisors (EAs) working both in MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. To do this, we are going to develop an EA constructing order grids. Griders are EAs that place several limit orders above the current price and the same number of limit orders below it simultaneously.
Published article "A DLL for MQL5 in 10 Minutes (Part II): Creating with Visual Studio 2017".

The original basic article has not lost its relevance and thus if you are interested in this topic, be sure to read the first article. However much time has passed since then, so the current Visual Studio 2017 features an updated interface. The MetaTrader 5 platform has also acquired new features. The article provides a description of dll project development stages, as well as DLL setup and interaction with MetaTrader 5 tools.
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Extracting structured data from HTML pages using CSS selectors
The article provides a description of a universal method for analyzing and converting data from HTML documents based on CSS selectors. Trading reports, tester reports, your favorite economic calendars, public signals, account monitoring and additional online quote sources will become available straight from MQL.

In the first part, we started creating a large cross-platform library simplifying the development of programs for MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4 platforms. We created the COrder abstract object which is a base object for storing data on history orders and deals, as well as on market orders and positions. Now we will develop all the necessary objects for storing account history data in collections.