MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
Use the power of algorithmic trading with MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and sign up to the world's most popular trading platform. Experience transparent trade execution with our FX Active account and benefit from 0.0 pips on six major FX pairs with a 25% spread discount on all other FX pairs. Specifically suited for high-volume forex traders, MT4 ensures smooth and reliable trading performance.
Ultra-low spreads on 175+ FX pairs, indices, commodities and cryptos, plus 0.0 pips^ on 6 major FX pairs.
Hone your technical analysis and tap into our suite of additional premium MT4 indicators and Expert Advisors.
No restrictions on minimum stop-loss or take-profit distances, or stop-loss and take-profit limits.
Enjoy fast, automated execution in 66ms* on over 200 instruments with tier-one liquidity to ensure speedy and accurate order fulfilment.
97.876%** of market open orders are filled at the quoted price, ensuring you receive the expected price.
^Available for FX Active accounts only. Commission is charged at 0.0025% per transaction. View the T&Cs here.
*0.066 seconds MT4 market orders CFD average trade execution time, August 2023. Your execution time may differ. **97.876% of market orders were filled at quote, August 2023.
Download MetaTrader 4
Download MT4 and sign up for an account to trade CFDs with CMC Markets.
MT4 tools for sophisticated trading
Enhance your trading experience on MT4 with key insights from a large range of free indicators and add-ons. Choose from 12 add-ons including mini terminal and sentiment trader, and 15 indicators such as pivot points and renko charts.
Download and install our indicators and add-ons below, and follow the installer instructions. Alternatively, you can learn how to create MT4 indicators online by following our step-by-step guide.
Mini terminal
Use trendlines to calculate your stop-loss and take-profit orders, and automatically calculate stop-losses as a percentage of account value.
Trade terminal
Control every detail of your trades, including advanced order types like breakouts and reversions, and set up alerts based on your account activity.
Alert manager
Create alerts for various scenarios, such as technical indicator overlaps.
Correlation matrix
Identify symbols with strong or weak correlation over a configurable timeframe and number of bars, for example the last 100 H1 bars.
Autochartist for MT4
Autochartist is a powerful technical analysis tool that can support your MT4 trading.
Save time with Autochartist's unique pattern recognition software continuously scans the markets to highlight thousands of trade ideas each month, saving you valuable time analysing your favourite instruments.
Receive alerts when the scanner identifies emerging or completed patterns on your preferred instruments and pattern types, providing real-time trading opportunities.
Popular chart patterns
Whether you're looking for channels, wedges, triangles, flags or other popular chart patterns, the inbuilt scanner tools help to identify statistically significant market movements for you, sending updates automatically.
Key support & resistance levels
Let the scanner find and alert you to key support and resistance levels that can help you identify possible entry and exit points.
Fibonacci patterns
Learning how to identify Fibonacci retracements, extensions, ABCD patterns, Butterfly and Gartley patterns just got a lot easier with built-in Fibonacci scans.
Volatility analysis
Get statistical analysis of volatility over the last six months for specific instrument and time intervals, to guide potential trading opportunities for stop-loss and take-profit levels.
Alert notifications
Like any trade opportunity, timely updates are important to perfecting any strategy. Never miss a trading opportunity with real-time alerts, 24 hours a day.
Fully customisable
Filter the scanner parameters to receive pattern types and key levels specific to your trading strategy.
Free VPS (Virtual Private Server) when you sign up with us
Gain a competitive edge with low latency, 24/7 uptime, and reliable connectivity, ensuring your MT4 platform runs smoothly for optimal trading efficiency. Get it free when you open an account with CMC Markets.
VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting allows traders to run automated algorithmic strategies, including Expert Advisors 24 hours a day 7 days a week on a virtual machine. VPS subscription is an exclusive service for our clients. To qualify for a Beeks account, you will need to trade a minimum 15 standard lots per calendar month.
How to apply for VPS
Open an MT4 account
Email our customer support team at support@cmcmarkets.com.au
Receive an approval from Beeks with your login details
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Frequently asked questions
How to open a demo MT4 account
These are the steps to open a demo account with MT4:
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)
How to fund your account
Fund your MT4 account through the admin portal on a PC or Mac or via our MT4 funding portal on your mobile.
Funding via Desktop
Once you’ve logged in, use the open ‘Payments’ window to deposit via card, PayPal or bank transfer. If the payments window is not open, please select this from the main navigation menu.
Note: Your MT4 platform and the admin portal have different passwords which are not kept in sync.
Funding via a Mobile Device
Add our MT4 funding portal to your mobile device for quick funding access by following the steps below:
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How is margin charged on MT4?
If you are going long and short on the same product at the same time on MT4, you will be charged margin in addition to fees (namely holding costs) on both sides of the trade.
Please note that shorting certain instruments may not be permitted - check the 'Product Overview' for confirmation.
Download MT4
Firstly, you will need to download and install the MT4 platform.
You can do so via the admin portal or the button below. Please note the download link does not work on mobile and tablet devices.
Where can I download and install MT4?
For further information on how to download and install MT4, you can read our guide here.
How to log in for the first time?
Please remember that your MT4 password is different from your CMC Markets admin portal password. To set your MT4 password, please log in to the admin portal using the password you created on the application form.
1. Launch the MT4 platform. The icon shortcut should be available on your desktop once you have downloaded and installed MT4.
2. Connect to the CMC server. You can find the server name at the top of the emails we sent you during the application process.
3. Select ‘Existing trade account’ to log in.
4. The following details will now be required:
a) Login (this is your MT4 account ID)
b)Your MT4 password
5. You should now be logged in. You can verify this by looking at the 'Journal' tab and the icon in the status bar at the bottom.
Why do I need two passwords?
When you trade on MT4 with us, you need one password to log in and trade on the MT4 platform, and one to log in to the admin portal.
In the admin portal, you can fund your MT4 account quickly and easily, manage your passwords and view your account balance. You can also view your open positions.
You admin portal password is the one you specify in our online MT4 application form (or your existing Next Generation password if you already have an account with us).
Your MT4 password can then be set up within the admin platform.
How to log in after the first time
1. Launch the MT4 platform. The icon shortcut should be available on your desktop. The MT4 platform will open on your screen.
2. In the ‘Navigator’ section on the left of the platform you should see the account you first logged in with. The Navigator window can be toggled on and off using Ctrl+N.
3. Select (double-click) the account you want to access and enter the following details:
a) Login (this is your MT4 account ID)
b) Your MT4 password
4. You should now be logged in. You can verify this by looking at the ‘Journal’ and the icon in the status bar at the bottom.
What products can I trade on MT4?
We currently offer selected forex, indices and commodities products. You can also trade on shares through our CMC platform via a separate CMC CFD account.
Can I use MT4 on a Mac?
MT4 is designed to be used on a PC using what is called a .NET framework. For information on installing on a Mac device, please refer to this link.
Can I use MT4 on mobile?
Yes. MT4 can be used on Android and Apple devices. Simply search for ‘MT4’ in the Google Play and App Store.
How do I view my MT4 trade history?
To view your trade history through MT4, log in to MT4 and go to the 'terminal' window.
Choose the 'account history' tab at the bottom of the terminal window. From here you can right click anywhere within the window; this will prompt you to select which history you'd like to download.
How do I add an Expert Advisor or indicator to MT4?
To add an EA, open MT4 and go to ‘file.’ Then ‘open data folder’. Choose ‘MQL4’, and then ‘expert advisors’ or ‘indicators’.
You can then copy the file you want to add and drag/drop it into your preferred location. Close and reopen MT4, and you should see the item in the navigator window.
Why do I need a CMC platform account for MT4?
We use our native built, award-winning CMC trading platform to facilitate funding limitations within the MT4 platform and provide a secure funding process for our clients.
On top of funding, withdrawals and account information, your access to this CMC platform account also offers a market calendar, Reuters and client sentiment tools.
Where can I view my statement and account balance?
You can find your MT4 account statements within the CMC platform account.
You can access this by clicking on “Statement Centre” located in the "Account tab", which is found on the main menu.
What is the maximum trade size for MT4?
The maximum trade size varies depending on the product.
For more specific product information, right-click on the product inside the ‘marketwatch’ window and select “specification.” This will provide more detailed information about minimum and maximum trade size for that product.
What is the maximum margin and other costs associated with MT4?
The MT4 platform is free. Standard holding costs and spreads apply to most products as with our CMC trading platform.
For a complete picture of related costs, please log in to the CMC platform portal and locate the “product overview” information window for that product to see the complete list.
What server do I use to access CMC Markets prices?
For your demo account, you will need to use: “CMCMarkets1-Demo”.
For your live account, you will need to use: “CMCMarkets1-Live”.
How do I download MT4 indicators and add-ons?
You can learn more about MT4 indicators and add-ons, and download them for free here.
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