Symbol and description
Confirms the exact market and quotation used by the trading server.
Product information
Contract specifications
Use this guide to understand the information available for each MT5 symbol. Executable conditions are shown in the terminal and client documentation.
Hours & sessions Margin & leverage Costs & adjustments
Trading leveraged products involves significant risk.
Read before trading
What a contract specification tells you
Every instrument has its own quotation, minimum size, trading hours, margin, swap and order rules. These values may change.
Trading hours
Shows when new orders and position management are available.
Contract size
Defines how much underlying exposure is represented by one lot.
Minimum volume
Sets the smallest order size and allowed volume step.
Margin requirement
Determines how much free margin is reserved to support a position.
Swap and adjustments
Explains overnight financing, dividends, rollover or other cash adjustments.
Illustrative overview
Common contract categories
This table explains typical fields only. It is not an executable price sheet or a promise of availability.
| Example | Category | Trading hours | Spread | Margin | Other considerations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | Forex | 24/5 subject to breaks | Variable | Account-dependent | Swap may apply |
| XAU/USD | Metals | 24/5 subject to breaks | Variable | Account-dependent | Swap may apply |
| US500 | Index CFD | Contract-specific | Variable | Contract-specific | Cash/financing adjustments |
| USOIL | Commodity CFD | Contract-specific | Variable | Contract-specific | Rollover may apply |
| AAPL | Share CFD | US exchange session | Variable | Contract-specific | Dividend adjustment possible |
| BTC/USD | Crypto CFD | Contract-specific | Variable | Contract-specific | Elevated volatility |
Questions answered
Contract-specification questions
The live MT5 symbol window is the primary source for current product settings.
Where do I find specifications in MT5?
Open Market Watch, right-click the required symbol and choose Specification. The terminal displays contract size, volume limits, order modes, margin and trading sessions.
Can conditions change after I open an account?
Yes. Trading conditions can change because of liquidity, volatility, regulatory requirements or product updates. Monitor notices and the live specification.
Why is the price on a public chart different from MT5?
Public chart feeds can use different liquidity sources, time zones or contract methodologies. Orders are executed against the DOYOS trading-server quote.
Review the live symbol before every new market.
Open MT5, inspect the specification and use a demo environment to understand how the contract behaves.