📌 Why is the Trading Report Important?
Your MT5 trading report is a complete summary of your trading activity. It helps you:
Track your profits and losses
Review your trading performance
See all your trades with Order IDs, entry, and exit details
Share your trading history when required (for verification or evaluation)
👉 In simple terms: this report shows everything you did on your trading account in one file.
To download the Trading Report from MT5, follow these steps:
🖥️ Step 1: Open MT5
Open your MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform
Make sure you are logged in to your account
📊 Step 2: Open the Toolbox
Look at the bottom of the screen
Find the panel called “Toolbox”
If you don’t see it, press:
👉 Ctrl + T
📜 Step 3: Click on “History”
Inside the Toolbox, click on “History”
You will now see your completed trades list
📅 Step 4: Select the Time Period
Right-click anywhere inside the trade list
Choose one option:
All History → shows all trades
Last 3 Months → recent trades
Custom Period → choose specific dates (recommended)
👉 Tip: Always choose Custom Period if you were given a specific date range
💾 Step 5: Generate & Download the Report
Right-click again inside the trade list
Click on “Report” → then choose one of the formats:
📄 Available Formats:
Open XML (MS Office Excel 2007)
→ Opens your report in Excel (.xml format)
→ Best for data analysis and calculationsHTML (Internet Explorer)
→ Opens your report in a web browser (.html format)
→ Best for viewing and sharing ✅
👉 Recommended: Use HTML if you need to submit or share the report
📂 Step 6: Open Your Report
After selecting the format, the report will open automatically
You can then:
Save it on your computer
Share it if needed
✅ What You Will See in the Report
Your report will include:
All trades with Order IDs
Entry and exit prices
Profit and loss details
Account balance summary
Performance statistics
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Not selecting the correct date range
❌ Sending the wrong format (when a specific one is required)
❌ Missing trades due to wrong filter selection