MetaTrader 4 platform | CMC MarketsOTC leveraged products, including CFDs, are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 48% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand, CFDs, OTC leveraged products or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. 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MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is a globally renowned online trading platform, which was originally released in 2005. While the platform is synonymous with forex trading, you can also trade CFDs on popular indices and commodities through MT4 with us. MT4 offers automated trading though Expert Advisors (EAs), and access to thousands of analysis tools. Start MT4 trading from home and stay in touch with your trades when you’re on the go through the MT4 mobile app. Why trade on MetaTrader 4 with us? London-based server Our London-located server and industry reputation helps us provide a tier-one liquidity solution, so we can consistently deliver lightning-fast execution⁴ speeds. No scalping restriction We don't have any scalping restrictions, or penalise clients who practise scalping trading strategies with us. Unrestricted trading There are no restrictions on minimum stop-loss or take-profit distances, or stop-loss and take-profit limits, especially useful for high-volume traders. Hedge your positions We give clients the ability to go long and short at the same time on a specific instrument, which means there's no interruption for traders using Expert Advisors (EAs). Free premium indicators and EAs Hone your technical analysis and tap into our suite of additional premium MT4 indicators and EAs, included at no cost. Straightforward deposit and withdrawal Deposit and withdraw funds easily, and whenever you want to, with no charge. Superior execution and reliability Our pioneering technology and highly-regarded customer service, alongside a choice of powerful platforms, offers an ideal combination for serious traders. Automated execution Your trades will be filled without any dealer intervention. Fill rate⁵ We fulfil your order without off-quotes, and wherever possible at the price you see. Platform stability⁶ We consistently achieve almost 100% core platform uptime, so you can focus on your trading. What are other traders saying about CMC Markets? As a financial services pioneer, we combine technical excellence with 35 years‘ industry know-how. That‘s why 2 million+ global traders and investors put their confidence in us. MT4 markets and costs Access tight spreads on over 175 forex pairs, plus key indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies. Minimum spreads on FX start from just 0.0 pips ³. ForexIndicesCommoditiesCryptocurrencies MajorsMinorExotic ← Swipe → INSTRUMENT FX ACTIVE MIN SPREAD Standard cfd account MIN SPREAD MARGIN RATE COMMISSION ( PER US $100,000) 0.0 US $2.50 0.0 US $2.50 0.0 US $2.50 0.0 US $2.50 0.0 US $2.50 0.0 US $2.50 The minimum spread is the lowest spread we offer on an instrument. If the underlying market spread widens during the trading day, or you're trading out of hours, our spreads may also widen. The spreads shown are for the first price available for the average market trade/bet sizes in the relevant instrument. The spread will widen for larger trade/bet sizes. You can find more information by logging in to the platform. ← Swipe → INSTRUMENT FX ACTIVE MIN SPREAD STANDARD CFD ACCOUNT MIN SPREAD MARGIN RATE SPREAD DISCOUNT Show more A minimum spread is the lowest spread that will be shown on the given product. Minimum spread will vary subject to after-hours trading. If the underlying market spread widens throughout the trading day, or you are trading out of hours, the platform spread may also widen. The spreads shown are for the first price available for the average market trade/bet sizes in the relevant product. The spread will widen for larger trade/bet sizes, see our platform for more information. ← Swipe → INSTRUMENT FX ACTIVE MIN SPREAD STANDARD CFD ACCOUNT MIN SPREAD MARGIN RATE SPREAD DISCOUNT 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% Show more A minimum spread is the lowest spread that will be shown on the given product. Minimum spread will vary subject to after-hours trading. If the underlying market spread widens throughout the trading day, or you are trading out of hours, the platform spread may also widen. The spreads shown are for the first price available for the average market trade/bet sizes in the relevant product. The spread will widen for larger trade/bet sizes, see our platform for more information. ← Swipe → NAME MIN SPREAD MARGIN RATE Show more A minimum spread is the lowest spread that will be shown on the given product. Minimum spread will vary subject to after-hours trading. If the underlying market spread widens throughout the trading day, or you are trading out of hours, the platform spread may also widen. The spreads shown are for the first price available for the average market trade/bet sizes in the relevant product. The spread will widen for larger trade/bet sizes, see our platform for more information. BullionSoft commoditiesEnergiesMetals ← Swipe → NAME MIN SPREAD MARGIN RATE A minimum spread is the lowest spread that will be shown on the given product. Minimum spread will vary subject to after-hours trading. If the underlying market spread widens throughout the trading day, or you are trading out of hours, the platform spread may also widen. The spreads shown are for the first price available for the average market trade/bet sizes in the relevant product. The spread will widen for larger trade/bet sizes, see our platform for more information. ← Swipe → NAME MIN SPREAD MARGIN RATE A minimum spread is the lowest spread that will be shown on the given product. Minimum spread will vary subject to after-hours trading. If the underlying market spread widens throughout the trading day, or you are trading out of hours, the platform spread may also widen. The spreads shown are for the first price available for the average market trade/bet sizes in the relevant product. The spread will widen for larger trade/bet sizes, see our platform for more information. ← Swipe → NAME MIN SPREAD MARGIN RATE A minimum spread is the lowest spread that will be shown on the given product. Minimum spread will vary subject to after-hours trading. If the underlying market spread widens throughout the trading day, or you are trading out of hours, the platform spread may also widen. The spreads shown are for the first price available for the average market trade/bet sizes in the relevant product. The spread will widen for larger trade/bet sizes, see our platform for more information. ← Swipe → NAME MIN SPREAD MARGIN RATE A minimum spread is the lowest spread that will be shown on the given product. Minimum spread will vary subject to after-hours trading. If the underlying market spread widens throughout the trading day, or you are trading out of hours, the platform spread may also widen. The spreads shown are for the first price available for the average market trade/bet sizes in the relevant product. The spread will widen for larger trade/bet sizes, see our platform for more information. ← Swipe → NAME MIN SPREAD MARGIN RATE Show more Advanced MT4 functionality Access one-cancels-other order types, and turn trendlines into stop-loss or take-profit orders, with mini terminal Automatically calculate your stop-loss amount as a percentage of your account value, also with mini terminal Hide your entry and exit levels from the market with stealth orders Connect real-time MT4 data into Excel with our Excel RTD plugin Set multiple stop-loss and take-profit orders, for more advanced money-management strategies Receive email alerts when key indicator levels are breached Auto-generate tweets from the MT4 platform when key market levels are breached FAQs New to MetaTrader 4? What is the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform? MetaTrader 4 or MT4, developed by MetaQuotes, is an online trading platform used to speculate on the price movement of assets such as 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. MT4 enables the use of Expert Advisors (EAs) to automate your trading. What is auto trading on MT4? Auto or algorithmic trading is one of the most powerful features on the MT4 platform, allowing you to test and apply Expert Advisors (EAs) and technical indicators that you've built or acquired. How do I download MT4 indicators and add-ons? You can learn more about our premium MT4 indicators and add-ons, and download them for free here. How do I open an MT4 demo account? 1. Apply for a demo account. 2. Create an MT4 password within the admin portal. 3. Follow the live account login steps outlined above (but select the demo server – you can find the server name at the top of the emails we sent you during the application process). Does my MT4 demo account expire? MT4 demo accounts remain active as long as you log in to the MT4 trading platform at least once every 30 days. If you don't log in during that time, your account will automatically be closed, but you can set up a new demo account again at any time. New to CMC Invest? Is CMC Markets regulated? CMC Markets has 15 global offices, including in the UK, Australia, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore and Bermuda. CMC Markets' entities are licensed and regulated by the local authorities, for example, CMC Markets Bermuda is licensed to conduct investment business and digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (‘BMA’). How does CMC Markets protect my money? As a CMC Markets' client, your money is held separately from CMC Markets' own funds. It is held in segregated client bank accounts distributed across a range of major banks, which are regularly assessed against our risk criteria. Under the BMA rules, retail clients must be provided with negative balance protection. This means that your maximum loss is the amount you have deposited with us. How do I place a trade? If you're trading on MT4 or MT5, select the instrument you wish to trade ('double-click' on your PC), and a new order window will appear. Enter your desired volume (in lo…