MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
Use the power of algorithmic trading 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.
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.
Get the trade you want – we don't reject or partially fill trades based on size.
*Available for FX Active accounts only. Commission is charged at 0.0025% per transaction. View the T&Cs here.
**MT4 market orders CFD average trade execution time, August 2023. Your execution time may differ.
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.co.nz
Receive an approval from Beeks with your login details
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Frequently asked questions
How do I open an MT4 account with CMC Markets?
You can apply for an MT4 account here.
If you currently already have a Next Generation Trading account, you will need to apply for a separate MT4 account.
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.
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”
Can I use MT4 on mobile?
Yes - MT4 can be used on Android and Apple devices. Simply search for ‘MT4’ in the app store.
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.
What products can I trade on MT4?
We currently offer selected Forex, Indices and Commodities products. You can also trade on Shares through our Next Generation Trading platform via a separate Next Generation CFD Account.
You can access our most recent product offering by right-clicking in the ‘marketwatch’ window and selecting ‘show all.’
What is the maximum trade size for MT4 with CMC Markets?
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 Next Generation trading platform.
For a complete picture of related costs, please log in to the Next Generation portal and locate the “product overview” information window for that product to see the complete list.
Why do I need a Next Generation account for MT4?
We use our native built, award-winning Next Generation 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 Next Generation account also offers a market calendar, Reuters and client sentiment tools.
Where can I see my statement and account balance?
You can see your balance and also generate an MT4 trading statement in the MT4 portal itself. Your MT4 account statements and balance can also be accessed within the Next Generation admin portal.
You can access this by clicking on “Statement Centre” located in the Account tab, which is found on the main menu.
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.
Where can I download and install MT4?
For further information on how to download and install MT4, you can read our guide here.
If you are experiencing issues with downloading or installing MT4 our support team will be happy to assist you on 0800 26 26 27.
Can I use MT4 on a Mac?
MT4 is designed to be used on a PC using what is called a .NET framework. This framework is not currently supported by Mac.
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.
You can also view your trade history through your Next Generation account.