How to Download Your Trading History or Statement from MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Desktop Version

Here’s a step-by-step guide to download your trading history or statement from the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) desktop version, along with a link to a helpful YouTube tutorial video:

Downloading Trading History from MT5 Desktop Version:

1. Open MetaTrader 5:

• Launch the MT5 trading platform on your computer.

2. Navigate to the History Tab:

• Look for the ‘Toolbox’ window, usually located at the bottom of the MT5 interface.
• Click on the ‘History’ tab within this window.

3. Select the Desired Time Frame:

• Right-click within the History tab.
• Choose from ‘All History,’ ‘Last 3 Months,’ ‘Last Month,’ or 'Custom Period' to filter the data according to your needs.

4. Generate the Report:

• Right-click again in the History tab.
• Select ‘Report’ then either 'Open XML (MS Office Excel 2007)' or 'HTML (Internet Explorer)' based on your preference.
• A dialog box will appear asking you to choose the file location.

5. Save the Report:

• Choose a destination on your computer and enter a file name.
• Save the report in the desired format (HTML or XML).

6. View Your Report:

• Navigate to the location where you saved the file.
• Open the HTML file with a web browser or the XML file with a suitable viewer to review your trading history or statement.

YouTube Tutorial Video:

For a visual guide, you can follow this YouTube tutorial which demonstrates how to download trading history from MetaTrader 5: Meta Trader 5 trading report export method

This video provides a clear, step-by-step walkthrough of exporting your trading history, including detailed explanations and screen captures to help you follow along.