Definition of EA (Expert Advisor)
An automated trading program that runs on the MetaTrader platform. EAs can analyze markets, open and close trades, and manage positions based on predefined algorithms without human intervention.
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EA (Expert Advisor)
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Short answer
An automated trading program that runs on the MetaTrader platform.
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An automated trading program that runs on the MetaTrader platform.
Knowing the precise definition of “EA (Expert Advisor)” prevents platform and broker-spec mistakes—a common source of size and cost errors.
Common mistake: using “EA (Expert Advisor)” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.