Can I trade on mobile?

You can spread bet and trade CFDs using our customisable trading app, which comes with mobile-optimised charts, order tickets and trading alerts.

Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets, CFDs, OTC options 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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CMC's Next Generation platform vs MetaTrader 4

Q: Is there a minimum payment to get started on the platforms?

There is no minimum deposit to start trading on either platform. However, you will need to ensure you have sufficient funds to cover your leveraged positions to avoid a margin call.

Q: Which markets can I trade on?

With our web platform, you can spread bet and trade CFDs on 12,000+ instruments, including forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, and treasuries, as well as our exclusive share baskets. View our range of markets. With MT4, you can spread bet and trade CFDs on over 175 forex pairs, plus key indices and commodities.

Q: Does the CMC web platform offer automated trading?

Our web trading platform doesn’t yet offer automated trading. However, you can create algorithms using Expert Advisors (EAs) and trading robots on MT4 without any coding knowledge. Open an MT4 demo account to practise using automated trading strategies.

Q: Can you spread bet on MetaTrader 4?

Yes, you can spread bet on MT4 with us. Get access to over 200 spread betting instruments on MT4, including forex, indices and commodities.

Q: What technical analysis tools does MT4 have?

MT4 comes with a wide range of technical indicators and add-ons, such as pivot points, Donchian channels and Renko charts. It also offers the powerful Autochartist tool, which uses pattern recognition software to identify trade ideas and opportunities.

Q: What is the client sentiment tool?

The client sentiment tool is available on both our web platform and MT4, to analyse user behaviour and detect whether traders are feeling particularly bullish or bearish about certain instruments.

Q: Can you create your own indicators on MT4?

You can create your own leading or lagging indicators on MT4 using Expert Advisors. In order to do this, you should be familiar with MQL4 and MetaEditor tools.

Q: What platform features are exclusive to CMC's web platform?

Some exclusive features of our online trading platform include A chart forum, Access to free Morningstar fundamental reports, A Reuters news feed, Boundary orders A price ladder to access market depth.

Q: Can I open a demo account?

You can open a demo account to practise with £10,000 of virtual funds on both platforms. Choose between: Spread betting demo account, CFD demo account MT4 demo account to practise trading risk-free.

Compare our award-winning web platform* with the popular MetaTrader 4 platform.

Trading platforms overview

CMC Next Generation platform

Spread bet or trade CFDs on our web platform, with institutional-grade features and security, and best-in-class insight and analysis.

Get tight spreads on more than 12,000 instruments.
Make use of over 115 indicators and 70 chart patterns.
Manage your risk with transparent costs and stop-loss orders.

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MetaTrader 4 platform

Spread bet or trade CFDs on forex, indices, and commodities at home or on the go on the popular MT4 platform with us.

Automate your trading with algorithms.
Enjoy a wide range of chart types and tools.
Customise your trading with add-ons that suit your style.

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Our Next Generation platform and Metatrader 4 detailed comparison

Number of Instruments

	CMC	Metatrader 4
Number of instruments	21,000+	220
Forex	Yes (330+)	Yes (175+)
Indices	Yes (80+)	Yes (17)
Cryptocurrencies	Yes (19) - professional clients only	Yes (12) - professional clients only
Commodiites	Yes (100+)	Yes (15)
Shares & ETFs	Yes (10,000+)	No
Treasuries	Yes (50+)	No
Countdowns	Yes - professional clients only	No

Account properties

	CMC	Metatrader 4
100% automatic execution of orders without the mediation and intervention of the dealer	YES	YES
Minimum payment	NO	NO
Free account maintenance	YES	YES
Account currency	CHF, EUR, GBP, NOK, SEK, USD	CHF, EUR, GBP, NOK, SEK, USD
Individual account	YES	YES
Corporate account	YES	NO
CMC Pro offer	YES	YES
Transaction discounts for active customers	YES (professional clients only)	YES (professional clients only)
Maximum leverage	30:1	30:1
Protection against negative balances	YES (retail clients only)	YES (retail clients only)

Available orders

	CMC	Metatrader 4
Market Order	YES	YES
Limit and stop-entry orders	YES	YES
Stop-loss and take-profit orders	YES	TES
Trailing stop-loss orders	YES (also active after switching off the platform)	YES (must be logged in to the platform)
Guaranteed stop-loss orders	YES	YES
Boundary orders (helps prevent slippage)	YES	YES
Access market depth via price ladder	YES	YES

Position size examples

	CMC	MT4
Transaction unit	Unit (equal to the price of the instrument in the base currency)	Lot (according to specification)
Minimum trade size for EUR/USD	400 EUR (= 0.004 lot on MT4)	0.01 lot (= 1000 EUR on CMC platform)
Maximum trade size for EUR/USD	EUR 30 million (= 300 lots on MT4)	40 lots (= EUR 4 million on CMC platform)
Minimum step size for EUR/USD	1 EUR (= 0.00001 lot on MT4)	0.01 lot (= 1000 EUR on CMC platform)
Minimum trade size for Germany 40	0.01 units (= 0.004 lot on MT4)	0.01 lot (= 0.25 units on CMC platform)
Maximum trade size for Germany 40	1,500 units (= 60 lots on MT4)	5 lots (= 125 units on CMC platform)
Minimum step size for Germany 40	0.0001 units (= 0.000008 lot)	0.01 lot (= 0.25 units on CMC platform)
Minimum trade size for Gold	0.4 units (= 0.004 lot on MT4)	0.01 lot (= 1 unit on CMC platform)
Maximum trade size for Gold	7,500 units (= 750 lots on MT4)	10 lots (= 1000 units on CMC platform)
Minimum step size for Gold	0.001 units (= 0.00001 lot on MT4)	0.01 lot (= 1 unit on CMC platform)

Platform properties and tools

	CMC	Metatrader 4
Requires installation	NO	YES
Personalise platform appearance	YES	Yes (limited)
Personalise order properties	YES	NO
Trade using amounts or units	YES	NO
Choice of forced closure method (close-out)	YES (standard; last in, first out; largest position margin first; largest position loss first)	No (only ordinary)
Choice between netting and hedging	YES	No (only hedging)
Advanced instrument search tools	YES	NO
List of favourite instruments	YES	YES
Custom-stop triggering	YES (at buy, sell or mid-price)	No (only on the right side of the spread)
Advanced charting package	YES	YES
Built-in indicators and drawing tools	YES	YES
Parameters of indicators can be edited	YES	YES
Ability to create your own indicators	NO	YES
Automatic trading	NO	YES (Expert Advisors)
Pattern recognition scanner	YES (candle and line)	NO
Market sentiment tool	YES	YES
1-click transactions	YES	YES
Multi-interval analysis	YES	YES
Offline alerts	YES (free SMS, email, push, inside platform/price, calendar, order fulfilment)	YES
Economic calendar	YES (Reuters)	YES
Fundamental analysis reports of Morningstar Research	YES	NO
Reuters news	YES	NO
Built-in market comments	YES	NO
Price bar (ticker)	YES	NO
Direct access to educational and analytical materials	YES	YES

NEXT GEN VS MT4

FAQS

Next Generation vs MT4 FAQs

Is there a minimum payment to get started on the platforms?

Which markets can I trade on?

Does the CMC web platform offer automated trading?

Can you spread bet on MetaTrader 4?

What technical analysis tools does MT4 have?

What is the client sentiment tool?

Can you create your own indicators on MT4?

What platform features are exclusive to CMC's web platform?

Can I open a demo account?

*Awarded No.1 Web Platform & No.1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2023; No.1 Platform Technology, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2022; Best CFD Provider, Online Money Awards 2022; Best Mobile Trading Platform, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022; Best In-House Analysts, Professional Trader Awards 2022.
**Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client. Tax law can change or may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.

CMC's Next Generation platform vs MetaTrader 4

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