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Why trade on MT4?
MetaTrader 4 is the world’s most popular trading platform, offering highly customisable web and mobile platforms to suit any trading style, across a wide range of forex, commodity and index instruments.
Get the edge with a huge range of free MT4 add-ons, indicators & trading tools
Mini terminal
Manage risk more effectively by calculating the lot-size corresponding to a cash risk (for example, 1% of account value).
Build your own algorithms
Develop, test and apply your own algos with no coding knowledge, using trading robots and Expert Advisors programs.
Sentiment trader
Identify product sentiment from traders across a range of brokers, not just CMC.
Thousands more
Get access to thousands of add-ons and indicators when you trade on MT4 with us.
New to MetaTrader 4?
What is MetaTrader 4?
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), developed by MetaQuotes, is one of the world's most popular forex trading platforms. You can trade CFDs across a range of popular forex pairs, indices and commodities when you trade on MT4 with us.
MT4 allows you to use automated programs called Expert Advisors (EAs), which monitor the markets and can be set to trade on your behalf. You can build your own program or use an existing EA.
What is the MetaTrader 4 platform?
MetaTrader 4 or MT4, developed by MetaQuotes, is an online trading platform used to speculate on the price movements of forex, indices and commodities. It’s one of the most popular forex trading platforms available online and can be downloaded on Windows, Android and IOS. Find out how to download MT4 here. MT4 has the advantage of allowing you to use Expert Advisors (EA) to automate trading.
What is a MetaTrader 4 demo account?
MetaTrader 4’s demo account with CMC Markets will allow you to experience all of the MT4 platform features in a risk-free environment. A demo user can practise using the platform and try out trading strategies and techniques with £10,000 of virtual currency. Our MT4 demo account also allows users to become familiar with trading bot automations by using Expert Advisors (EAs).
Does my MT4 demo account expire?
MT4 demo accounts remain active as long as you log in to your MT4 trading platform at least once every 30 days. If you don't log in within that timeframe, your account will automatically be closed. You can set up a new demo account again at any time in the future.
How do I download MetaTrader 4?
Find out how to download, install and log in to MT4 on your PC or Mac by visiting our getting started with MT4 guide. Our MetaTrader 4 guide also covers demo accounts, how to fund your MT4 account and general queries.
What are MT4 indicators?
MetaTrader 4 indicators are powerful tools that play a key role in your technical analysis. Technical indicators analyse previous chart data to forecast future price movements, providing market entry and exit trade signals. You can also download MT4 indicators to get access to 15 technical indicators such as pivot points and renko charts. See our full list of MT4 indicators.
What are MT4 add ons?
MT4 add-ons help to create an agile trading platform that adapts to your trading style. Each add-on serves a specific purpose, and can be used alongside technical indicators as part of your trading strategy. We offer 12 MetaTrader 4 add-ons, including mini terminal and sentiment trader. View all of our MT4 add-ons.
What is auto trading on MT4?
Automated trading or algorithmic trading is one of the most powerful features available on the MT4 platform. It’s a highly-innovative feature, which allows you to test and apply Expert Advisors (EAs) and technical indicators that you’ve built or acquired. Why not practise trading on an MT4 demo account first?