CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved.

MetaTrader definition

MetaTrader has a particular significance in relation to IG's platform. Here, we define MetaTrader in general investing and explain what it means to you when trading with IG.

MetaTrader is an electronic trading platform which is popular among traders around the world.

It is used to trade on forex, major indices, and commodity markets. Like most online trading platforms, it allows traders to view charts, stream live prices and place orders with their broker.

The most commonly used version on MetaTrader is currently MetaTrader 4 (MT4), although MetaTrader 5 was released in 2010. Both platforms include apps for mobile devices as well as Windows.

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IG clients can use MetaTrader 4 as one of our advanced trading platforms.

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Find out more about using MetaTrader 4 with IG here.

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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You do not own or have any interest in the underlying asset. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Please consider the Margin Trading Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Risk Disclosure Notice and Target Market Determination before entering into any CFD transaction with us.

The value of shares, ETFs and ETCs bought through an IG share trading account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.

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