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MetaTrader module for integration with Python

Python is a modern high-level programming language for developing scripts and applications. It contains multiple libraries for machine learning, process automation, as well as data analysis and visualization.

MetaTrader package for Python is designed for convenient and fast obtaining of exchange data via interprocessor communication directly from the MetaTrader 5 terminal. The data received this way can be further used for statistical calculations and machine learning.

Functions for integrating MetaTrader 5 and Python

Function	Action
MT5Initialize	Establish a connection with the MetaTrader 5 terminal
MT5Shutdown	Close the previously established connection to the MetaTrader 5 terminal
MT5TerminalInfo	Get status and parameters of the connected MetaTrader 5 terminal
MT5Version	Return the MetaTrader 5 terminal version
MT5WaitForTerminal	Wait till the MetaTrader 5 terminal connects to the trade server
MT5CopyRatesFrom	Get bars from the MetaTrader 5 terminal starting from the specified date
MT5CopyRatesFromPos	Get bars from the MetaTrader 5 terminal starting from the specified index
MT5CopyRatesRange	Get bars in the specified date range from the MetaTrader 5 terminal
MT5CopyTicksFrom	Get ticks from the MetaTrader 5 terminal starting from the specified date
MT5CopyTicksRange	Get ticks for the specified date range from the MetaTrader 5 terminal

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