MetaTrader 4 platform
Competitive spreads on 175+ FX pairs, indices and commodities
Fast, 100% automated execution, with tier-one market liquidity
Advanced charting tools, Expert Advisors and algorithmic trading
ADVFN International Financial Awards
ForexBrokers.com Awards
Online Money Awards
What is MetaTrader 4?
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?
We don't have any scalping restrictions, or penalise clients who practise scalping trading strategies with us.
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.
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).
Hone your technical analysis and tap into our suite of additional premium MT4 indicators and EAs, included at no cost.
Deposit and withdraw funds easily, and whenever you want to, with no charge.
Superior execution and reliability
Our pioneering technology and experienced customer service, alongside the renowned MT4 platform, provides the ideal combination for serious traders.
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You can be sure your trades will be filled without any dealer intervention.
We fulfil your order without off-quotes, and wherever possible at the price you see.
We consistently achieve almost 100% core platform uptime, so you can focus on your trading.
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MT4 markets and costs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FAQs
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.
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.
You can learn more about our premium MT4 indicators and add-ons, and download them for free here.
Apply for a demo account
Create an MT4 password within the admin portal
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)
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.
There's no cost when opening a live trading account with us. You can also view prices and use tools such as charts, Reuters news or Morningstar quantitative equity reports, free of charge. However, you'll need to deposit funds in your account to place a trade.
CMC Markets Germany GmbH is a company authorised and regulated by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). CMC Markets complies with the requirements of §84 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) regarding client funds.
CMC Markets Germany GmbH is a broker regulated by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). It holds funds of private clients separately from its own funds in separate bank accounts. In the unlikely event that CMC Markets Germany GmbH is unable to meet its financial obligations, the EdW would cover any claim for damages by claimants up to €20,000, provided that certain criteria are met.
Retail client money is kept in separate trust accounts. By keeping retail client money separate from CMC Markets' own funds, it ensures that retail money is not owned and cannot be used by CMC Markets, as it is held on trust for retail clients. Learn more about client money regulations.
Our income primarily comes from our spreads, while other fees, such as overnight holding costs, make a minor contribution to our overall revenue.
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Do you have any questions?
Email us at eusupport@cmcmarkets.com or call us on +49 (0) 69 22 22 440 44 (Lines open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday).
298.8% of market open orders were filled at quote, 1-31 March 2022; 99.5%+ MT4 core platform uptime, 1-31 May 2022.