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CFDs are complex financial instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. CFDs are complex financial instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

MetaTrader 5

Get the most comprehensive MT5 experience with 45 indicators, native VPS hosting at no charge.

What is MetaTrader 5?

MetaTrader 5 is the next evolution in online trading, built for traders who need professional-grade tools and multi-asset capabilities. With faster trade processing than MT4, it offers 21 timeframes, 115+ indicators, and advanced order types for an edge in volatile markets. Whether you’re scalping forex pairs or running complex Expert Advisors, MT5’s institutional features are now accessible to every IG trader.

Why trade Forex on MT5 with IG?

Free Professional Tools

45 additional indicators and Expert Advisors at no extra cost

Superior VPS Integration

Native cloud hosting with 9 global servers – free with qualifying accounts

Lightning Execution

Sub-millisecond order processing with direct market access

Flexible Order Management

Advanced FIFO netting with individual position control

24/5 Expert Support

Dedicated MT5 specialists who understand automated trading

MetaTrader 5 platform tools & features

  • 21 Timeframes: From 1-minute to monthly charts for precise analysis
  • Economic Calendar: Integrated news and events affecting forex markets
  • Strategy Tester: Multi-threaded backtesting with real tick data
  • MQL5 Programming: Build sophisticated EAs with object-oriented code
  • One-Click Trading: Execute instantly from charts
  • Hedging & Netting: Both position management systems supported

Trade MT5 on any device

  • Desktop
  • Web
  • Mobile

Metatrader 5 desktop platform

Desktop MT5 connects directly to IG servers for institutional-grade execution and supports all trading styles – from scalping to portfolio management. Run multiple Expert Advisors, analyse charts and timeframes simultaneously, and leverage the full MQL5 programming environment.

MetaTrader 5 web terminal

Browser-based trading without compromising functionality. Access your live account, execute trades, and perform technical analysis from any computer with internet. The web terminal maintains your custom settings across devices while requiring zero maintenance or updates.

MetaTrader 5 mobile platform

Stay connected to forex markets 24/5. The MT5 app transforms your phone into a trading terminal with real-time quotes, interactive charts, and secure order execution. Monitor Expert Advisors running on VPS and respond to market alerts wherever you are.

Free MetaTrader 5 Trading Indicators & Expert Advisors

Access 45 additional indicators and automated strategies exclusive to IG. From advanced oscillators to complete trading systems, our exclusive collection helps you analyse markets and automate strategies. All tools are pre-optimised for MT5's architecture and ready to deploy.

MT4 vs MT5

Feature

MT4

MT5

Timeframes 9 21
Technical Indicators 30 85
Order Types 4 6
Economic Calendars No Built-in
Backtesting Speed Single-thread Multi-thread
VPS Integration Third-party Native
Programming Language MQL4 MQL5 (Advanced)
Platform Updates Maintenance Active development

Feature

MT4

MT5

Timeframes MT4:
9
MT5:
21
Technical Indicators MT4:
30
MT5:
85
Order Types MT4:
4
MT5:
6
Economic Calendars MT4:
No
MT5:
Built-in
Backtesting Speed MT4:
Single-thread
MT5:
Multi-thread
VPS Integration MT4:
Third-party
MT5:
Native
Programming Language MT4:
MQL4
MT5:
MQL5 (Advanced)
Platform Updates MT4:
Maintenance
MT5:
Active development

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