How to get Free Data for MT5 for Backtesting

Let's break down the steps for downloading financial data from Tickstory

1. Visit Tickstory Website:

• Open your internet browser and go to www.tickstory.com.

• Look for the option to download the Tickstory Lite data application for Windows.

2. Install and Launch Tickstory:

• After downloading, install the Tickstory application on your computer.

• Once installed, launch the Tickstory application.

3. Select Instrument:

• In the Tickstory application, find the financial instrument you want data for.

• Right-click on the instrument and choose 'Export to MT5'.

4. Choose Date Range for Bars:

• In the Tickstory export options, select 'bars'.

• Choose the date range for the data. For our example, let's start with 'last month'.

5. Repeat for Ticks Data:

• Repeat the export process, this time selecting 'ticks'.

• Again, choose the same date range, 'last month'.

6. Create Custom Symbol in MetaTrader 5:

• Open MetaTrader 5 and go to View --> Symbols. Choose the symbol you want to create a new version of.

• Select 'Create Custom Symbol'.

• Name the custom symbol differently from the original. For instance, if your original symbol is XAUUSD, name it 'XAUUSD-Backtest'.

7. Upload Bars Data:

• In MetaTrader 5, go to the 'Bars' tab.

• Upload the bars data that you downloaded from Tickstory.

8. Upload Ticks Data:

• Navigate to the 'Ticks' tab in MetaTrader 5.

• Upload the tick data that you downloaded from Tickstory.

9. Finish and Review:

• Congratulations! You've successfully downloaded and uploaded financial data for backtesting.

• If you need further assistance, you can watch the Backtest software installation video. Check the timestamp 2:15 to 3:37 for a visual guide for Tickstory and symbol creation.

That's it! You're now all set to dive into the exciting world of backtesting. Happy trading!

Actualizado em: 11/03/2025