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Import MetaTrader 5 Trades to Vigil

MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is the successor to MT4 with support for more asset classes including stocks and futures. It offers deal-based accounting and is increasingly required by prop firms.

Why Import Your MetaTrader 5 Trades?

Importing your MetaTrader 5 trade history into Vigil gives you access to AI-powered trade auditing that goes beyond basic journaling. Vigil analyzes your entries, exits, risk management, and behavioral patterns to surface the specific mistakes costing you money.

Unlike traditional journals that just store your trades, Vigil runs a structured audit against your trading data. It identifies rule violations, drawdown patterns, overtrading signals, and win-rate anomalies by session, instrument, and day of week. Every import is parsed entirely in your browser -- your trade data never leaves your device.

Whether you are running a prop firm evaluation or trading a personal account through MetaTrader 5, importing your execution history lets Vigil audit your real performance instead of relying on manual entry.

How to Export from MetaTrader 5
  1. Open MetaTrader 5 and go to the Toolbox window (Ctrl+T).
  2. Click the "History" tab.
  3. Right-click in the history panel and select "Deals" or "Positions".
  4. Right-click again and choose "Export to CSV" (or XML/JSON).
  5. Upload the exported file to Vigil > Import.

Export format: CSV, XML, or JSON

Supported Columns

Vigil automatically detects these MetaTrader 5 columns and maps them to a standardized trade format:

DealSymbolTypeVolumePriceProfitCommission
MetaTrader 5 Format Notes
  • --Deal-based format -- each row is an execution, not a completed trade.
  • --Magic Number column identifies EA-generated trades.
  • --Netting vs hedging mode affects how positions are represented.

[Screenshot: MetaTrader 5 import flow in Vigil]

What Happens After Import

Once your MetaTrader 5 trades are imported, Vigil normalizes every execution into a standard format with symbol, direction, entry/exit prices, quantity, and P&L. From there you can:

  • 1. Run an AI audit to identify your biggest leaks and rule violations.
  • 2. See performance breakdowns by instrument, session, and day of week.
  • 3. Track drawdown in real-time against your prop firm rules.
  • 4. Compare win rates, R:R ratios, and consistency across time periods.

Ready to import your MetaTrader 5 trades?

Free, private, and takes under 30 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to import MetaTrader 5 trades to Vigil?

Yes, importing trades from MetaTrader 5 to Vigil is completely free. There is no limit on the number of trades you can import, and all parsing happens client-side in your browser so your data never touches our servers.

What file format does MetaTrader 5 export?

MetaTrader 5 exports trade data as CSV, XML, or JSON. Vigil automatically detects the MetaTrader 5 format based on column headers and maps all fields to a standardized format for analysis.

Does Vigil support all MetaTrader 5 trade types?

Vigil supports long and short trades from MetaTrader 5 across all asset classes the platform covers. If your export includes partial fills or scaling, Vigil will parse each execution row and pair entries with exits automatically.

Is my MetaTrader 5 data safe when importing to Vigil?

Your data is completely private. Vigil parses MetaTrader 5 files entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. No trade data is uploaded to any server. This makes the import process GDPR-compliant by design.

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By the Vigil Research Team. Prop firm rules verified against official documentation. Updated March 2026.