With an EA, you run software in your own MetaTrader 5 and choose its inputs. With CopyTrading, a third-party provider replicates trades according to its systems, account conditions and terms. Neither route removes risk or ensures that two accounts will obtain the same result.
| Criterion | EA in MetaTrader 5 | CopyTrading |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Requires MetaTrader 5 desktop, an installed product and the EA attached to a chart. | Activated within the provider's infrastructure and may not require installing the EA. |
| Control | The user controls the terminal, inputs, permissions, updates and continuity. | The user chooses subscription options allowed by the provider but does not run the original software. |
| Execution | Orders originate from the account where the EA is running. | Trades are copied between accounts; price and timing may differ. |
| Account and provider | Depends on the user's broker, symbol, account, platform and compatibility. | Depends on the provider's accounts, rules and copying service. |
| Costs | May include product, broker, spread, commissions, swaps and technical continuity. | May include subscription conditions, broker, spread, commissions and swaps. Check the provider's current terms. |
| Updates | The user installs or applies updates made available through Market. | The provider and strategy operator manage their infrastructure; terms can change. |
| Risk | Settings, technical failures, market conditions and execution can cause losses. | Copying differences and third-party dependency add further risks. |
When to investigate the EA route
The EA route is relevant if you want to understand and control the terminal, test in Strategy Tester or demo, review inputs, and monitor Experts and Journal directly. That control adds technical responsibility: MetaTrader 5, connection, symbol, permissions and updates must be maintained.
When to investigate CopyTrading
CopyTrading may reduce local installation work, but it does not make trading passive or safe. Review the service provider, required account, subscription conditions, costs, copying mechanism and exit process.
RoboForex currently calls its platform Copy Trading Service, previously known as CopyFX. When you access it, the provider displays the applicable notices and conditions and makes the final availability decision for the account and service.
This page contains identified commercial links to RoboForex. InfinityGold may receive compensation from attributed registrations or activity. This does not guarantee results, improve execution or turn the information into a personalised recommendation.
A checklist for comparing responsibly
- Confirm account compatibility
Check that the product or service works with the account type you intend to use. - Read all costs
Review product or subscription fees, spread, commissions, swaps, currency conversion and infrastructure costs. - Understand execution
Identify where orders originate and why copied price or size can differ. - Know how to supervise and stop
Locate permissions, records, disconnection steps and support procedures before activating. - Test without extrapolating
A backtest or demo can support learning, but it does not predict a real account.
Two routes · One informed decision
Choose how to access InfinityGold
Open the relevant listing and review its current conditions. The EA and CopyTrading are different services contracted through separate platforms.
Do not have an account yet? Create a RoboForex account with InfinityGold.
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Frequently asked questions
Are an EA and CopyTrading the same service?
No. An EA runs in the user's terminal; a CopyTrading service replicates trades through a third party's infrastructure and conditions.
Which route produces better results?
No general claim can be made. Execution, settings, account conditions and costs differ, and neither route guarantees results.
Does InfinityGold have a commercial relationship with RoboForex?
Yes. InfinityGold may receive compensation from registrations or activity attributed through the identified links on this page.
Sources and scope
- MetaTrader 5 Help: MQL5 Market products.
- RoboForex: public InfinityGold CopyTrading strategy page.
- RoboForex: official Copy Trading Service operation.
- RoboForex: documents and risk warning.
- Provider sources and the InfinityGold route were checked on 11 August 2026. Costs and terms must be checked again when accessing the provider.
General and promotional information; not financial advice or a personalised recommendation. Leveraged trading and CopyTrading involve a high risk of loss and may result in the loss of all capital allocated to trading. Past performance and other accounts' results do not predict future outcomes. RoboForex and MQL5 are third parties with their own terms.