MT4 Trading Platform
For forex, indices, stocks & commodities markets
Access your account anywhere, anytime
Includes powerful features
Supports automated trading
Trading is risky
Trade online with a MT4 broker
Access the global financial markets from any device

Real-time market data
9 analytical timeframes
30 built-in technical indicators
Built-in economic calendar
31 graphical objects
4 order execution types
Create trading bots
Backtest trading strategies
Discover the power of the MT4 trading platform
Unlock your potential with Metatrader 4
Powerful features

Multi-asset trading

Advanced charting

Trade from anywhere, anytime

Automated trading

Learn how to place trades on MT4 & MT5 trading platforms
Watch this video to learn how to select your trade or lot size and how to execute different order types. Including how to place stop loss and take profit targets too
Comparison of MT4 platforms
Feature/Benefit
Installation Required
Supported OS
Trading Orders
Technical Indicators & Objects
Chart Types & Timeframes
Algorithmic Trading (EAs & MQL5)
Copy Trading
Real-Time Market Data
Financial News & Alerts
One-click Trading
Strategy Tester / Backtesting
VPS (Virtual Private Server)
Accessibility
Security
Desktop
Yes
Windows, macOS
Full set (market, limit, stop, trailing stop)
30 indicators, 24 graphical objects + custom indicators
9 timeframes, multiple chart types (candlestick, bars, etc...)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Desktop computer
High, local installation
Web
No
Any modern browser
Full set
30 indicators, graphical objects
9 timeframes, 3 chart types
No
No
Yes
Limited
Yes
No
No
Any device with an internet browser
Secure encrypted web data
Mobile
Yes (app download)
iOS, Android
Full set
30 indicators, 24 graphical objects
9 timeframes, 3 chart types
Limited (no EA running)
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Smartphone & Tablet
Secure app environment
Trade on the MT4 trading platform
From your desktop, internet browser or mobile

MT4 was designed and developed for forex and futures trading. To enable traders to analyze and trade financial markets, back test trading strategies, develop trading robots and copy other traders.
Choose a trading platform that is right for you
Features
Order Execution Types
Order Fill Policy
Pending Order Types
Hedging
Technical Indicators
Graphical Objects
Timeframes
Economic Calendar
Email System
Strategy Tester
Embedded MQL5 community chat
Symbols available
Customizable scripting
MT5
6
Fill or Kill Immediate or Cancel Return
6
Yes
38
44
21
Yes
Yes (with attachments)
Multi-threaded + Multi-currency + Real ticks
Yes
263
MQL5
MT4
4
Fill or Kill
4
Yes
30
31
9
No
Yes (with attachments)
Single thread
No
175
MQL4
Getting started is quick and simple
It only takes a few minutes, this is how it works

STEP 1
Register
Complete your profile and create your account

STEP 2
Fund
Deposit instantly with our convenient funding methods

STEP 3
Trade
Download the trading platform and log in to start trading
Trading is risky
FAQ
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