OpenAlgo MQL5 Functions

Below is the API documentation for the OpenAlgoAPI functions provided in your MQL5 header file:


OpenAlgoAPI Function Documentation

PlaceOrder

Places an order with the specified parameters by sending a POST request to the OpenAlgo API.

Parameters:

  • actionParam: The trade action, either "BUY" or "SELL".

  • quantityParam: The quantity of the asset to trade.

  • apiUrlParam: The URL of the OpenAlgo API.

  • apiKeyParam: The API key for authentication with OpenAlgo.

  • strategyParam: The name of the trading strategy.

  • symbolParam: The symbol for the asset being traded.

  • exchangeParam: The exchange on which the trade will be executed.

  • productParam: The product type of the order.

  • priceTypeParam: The price type of the order.

  • priceParam (optional): The price at which to place the order.

  • triggerPriceParam (optional): The trigger price for stop-loss or stop-limit orders.

  • disclosedQuantityParam (optional): The disclosed quantity of the order.

Usage:

PlaceOrder("BUY", 10, "http://127.0.0.1:5000", "your_api_key", "Meta Strategy", "SBIN-EQ", NSE, MIS, MARKET);

PlaceSmartOrder

Places an order that considers the current open position size and matches the position size given in the position book.

Parameters:

  • Inherits all parameters from PlaceOrder.

  • positionSizeParam: The size of the position to be matched for the order.

Usage:

PlaceSmartOrder("SELL", 5, 10, "http://127.0.0.1:5000", "your_api_key", "ReversalStrategy", "TATASTEEL-EQ", NSE, MIS, LIMIT, 150.00);

ModifyOrder

Modifies an existing order with new parameters.

Parameters:

  • Inherits all parameters from PlaceOrder.

  • orderidParam: The ID of the order to be modified.

Usage:

ModifyOrder("123456789", "BUY", 10, 155.00, "http://127.0.0.1:5000", "your_api_key", "Meta Strategy", "YESBANK-EQ", NSE, CNC, LIMIT);

CancelOrder

Cancels an existing order.

Parameters:

  • orderidParam: The ID of the order to be canceled.

  • apiUrlParam: The URL of the OpenAlgo API.

  • apiKeyParam: The API key for authentication with OpenAlgo.

  • strategyParam: The name of the trading strategy.

Usage:

CancelOrder("123456789", "http://127.0.0.1:5000", "your_api_key", "Meta Strategy");

ClosePosition

Closes all open positions associated with a given strategy.

Parameters:

  • apiUrlParam: The URL of the OpenAlgo API.

  • apiKeyParam: The API key for authentication with OpenAlgo.

  • strategyParam: The name of the trading strategy to close positions for.

Usage:

ClosePosition("http://127.0.0.1:5000", "your_api_key", "Meta Strategy");

CancelAllOrders

Cancels all orders associated with a given strategy.

Parameters:

  • apiUrlParam: The URL of the OpenAlgo API.

  • apiKeyParam: The API key for authentication with OpenAlgo.

  • strategyParam: The name of the trading strategy to cancel orders for.

Usage:

CancelAllOrders("http://127.0.0.1:5000", "your_api_key", "Meta Strategy");

Note: Replace placeholder values like "your_api_key" and "http://127.0.0.1:5000" with actual API keys and URLs as required by your setup. All functions assume the existence of a network communication setup within the MetaTrader 5 environment, as well as an OpenAlgo API that responds to the specified endpoints. Ensure proper error handling and API rate limiting as per the service provider's specifications.

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