MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a platform for trading foreign exchange (forex), securities, and futures. It is developed by the Russian software company MetaQuotes Software Corp, which was released in 2010. MT5 is the successor to the popular MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform and is designed to provide a more advanced trading environment for traders. It offers a number of additional features compared to MT4, including additional order types, more advanced charting tools, and support for trading futures and options. Like MT4, it is available on a variety of operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS.