diff --git a/Profiles/SymbolSets/Symbol_Sets_Reference.md b/Profiles/SymbolSets/Symbol_Sets_Reference.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3e29ee1 --- /dev/null +++ b/Profiles/SymbolSets/Symbol_Sets_Reference.md @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +# Symbol Sets Reference + +This document outlines the naming convention and organization for Symbol Set files (`.set`) located in the `SymbolSets` directory. These files are used to quickly load predefined lists of instruments into the MetaTrader 5 Market Watch window. + +## Naming Convention + +To ensure compatibility across different brokers (who often use different symbol names like `XAUUSD` vs `Gold` or `US500` vs `SPX500`), we include the broker name in the file structure: + +`sym.[Broker].[Category].[Detail].set` + +* **`sym`**: Prefix identifying the file as a Symbol Set. +* **`[Broker]`**: The broker for which the symbols are valid (e.g., `tickmill`, `gomarkets`, `icmarkets`). +* **`[Category]`**: The primary asset class. + * `forex` + * `indices` + * `crypto` + * `commodities` + * `global` (Mixed asset classes) +* **`[Detail]`**: Specific subset or description. + * `majors`, `minors`, `crosses_eur` + * `us`, `eu`, `asia` + * `main`, `macro` + +## Examples + +### Forex Sets + +| Filename | Description | +| :--- | :--- | +| **`sym.tickmill.forex.majors.set`** | The 7 major currency pairs (EURUSD, GBPUSD, etc.). | +| **`sym.tickmill.forex.crosses_eur.set`** | All EUR crosses (EURGBP, EURJPY, EuraUD, etc.). | +| **`sym.tickmill.forex.crosses_jpy.set`** | All JPY crosses. | + +### Index & Commodity Sets + +| Filename | Description | +| :--- | :--- | +| **`sym.tickmill.indices.all.set`** | All available stock indices. | +| **`sym.tickmill.commodities.energy.set`** | Oil (WTI, Brent) and Natural Gas. | +| **`sym.tickmill.crypto.top10.set`** | The top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. | + +### Global / Mixed Sets + +| Filename | Description | +| :--- | :--- | +| **`sym.gomarkets.global.macro.set`** | A balanced mix of major Indices, Commodities, and Forex pairs for Global Macro analysis. | +| **`sym.tickmill.global.main.set`** | The most liquid instruments across all markets (e.g., US500, Gold, EURUSD, Bitcoin). | + +## Usage + +1. Right-click in the **Market Watch** window. +2. Select **Sets -> Load...** +3. Navigate to the `SymbolSets` folder and select the desired `.set` file.