Open an IG account now for instant access to an enhanced MetaTrader 4 (MT4), the customisable platform used by thousands of traders.
Or try our IG MT4 demo account
MetaTrader 4
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0.6pt spread on AUD/USD
Trade the Aussie dollar from just 0.6pts, with an average spread of just 0.75pts.1
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Low latency, reliable execution
No third-party technology getting in the way of the ultra-fast execution of your trades.
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Automate your trading
Enhance your MT4 with a range of new indicators and tools, including Autochartist. See all apps
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A free VPS for your Expert Advisor
Your EA can execute trades even when your PC is turned off.2
All trading involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits.
What is MetaTrader 4?
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is a popular trading platform developed by MetaQuotes in 2005. While it is most commonly associated with forex trading, it can be used to trade other markets as well. IG clients can use MT4 to trade forex, indices and commodities via CFDs, for example.
MetaTrader 4 is highly configurable, and can be used to develop Expert Advisors which monitor and trade the markets on your behalf. For that reason, it's often used by advanced traders who want to get an extra technological edge.
You can install MT4 with IG, which comes with free access to 18 free bespoke add-ons and indicators, plus Autochartist.
MT4 benefits and features
There are several reasons why MT4 has maintained its popularity for so long:
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It can be used for automated trading, either by building your own algorithms or importing an Expert Advisor
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It is highly customisable, with a range of apps that can improve its charting, interface and functionality – including 18 free with IG
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You can use it to trade with a variety of providers, without having to use several different platforms
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It’s a program on your PC, instead of a web-based platform
Which markets can I trade using MT4?
You can use MetaTrader 4 to trade forex, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies with IG. Take a look at the minimum spreads for all our markets on MT4 below, or see full details including spreads, dealing hours and margins in our Help section.
| FX pair | MT4 spread | |
| Min. | Av.1 | |
| EURUSD | 0.6 | 0.75 |
| AUDUSD | 0.6 | 0.75 |
| USDJPY | 0.7 | 0.86 |
| EURGBP | 0.9 | 1.17 |
| GBPUSD | 0.9 | 1.34 |
| GBPJPY | 2.5 | 3.04 |
| Index | Min. MT4 spread |
| FTSE 100 | 1.0 |
| Wall Street | 1.6 |
| Germany 30 | 1.0 |
| Australia 200 | 1.0 |
| US Tech 100 | 1.0 |
| US 500 | 0.4 |
Cryptocurrency |
Min. MT4 spread |
| Bitcoin USD | 70 |
| Bitcoin Cash USD | 12 |
| Bitcoin Gold USD | 4 |
| Ether USD | 8 |
| Ripple USD | 1 |
| Litecoin USD | 1.5 |
How to download MetaTrader 4
New to IG
To start trading with MetaTrader 4, first you’ll need to create an IG account.
Once you have an IG account set up, you will be able to set up MT4 in the client area.
Already an IG client?
Simply log in to My IG and go to the ‘live accounts’ tab.
You'll find MT4 for CFDs by clicking 'add another account'.
Free apps and indicators to improve your MT4 trading
Download MT4 with IG, and you’ll get free access to a range of add-ons and indicators to help you get more from your trading.
Expert Advisors
As well as buying and selling markets yourself, you can use an Expert Advisor (EA) on MT4 to monitor and trade the markets on your behalf. EAs can be programmed from scratch on MT4, or imported from somewhere else – and you can set them to find promising opportunities and notify you, or open a position without your input.
MT4 on mobile
As well as the Windows desktop version, there are apps available for MT4 on iPhone and Android. You’ll find both by searching for ‘MetaTrader’ in the app store on your device.
Once you’ve launched the app, log in by selecting ‘log in with existing account’, and find IG’s server by typing in ‘IG-Live’. You can then log in using your existing details.
Why use MT4 with IG?
A provider you can trust
When you use MT4 with IG, you are trading with a provider that:
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Has over 40 years’ experience in trading
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Is the global No.1 provider of CFDs3
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Is authorised and regulated by ASIC
MT4 you can depend on
We don’t rely on any third party bridges as part of our MT4 service, meaning that there is nothing preventing your trades processing in ultra-fast time.
It also means that our MT4 is highly reliable: with less than 0.05% downtime over the past 12 months.4
Try our MT4 demo account
Test-drive the MT4 platform in a risk-free environment, compare our IG pricing, and try out all our free MT4 apps, using virtual funds.
There's no need to commit any capital. Just fill in your details, and we'll email you a link to get started with your MT4 demo.
Open an account now
There's no minimum balance required to open an account, it takes less than five minutes, and you’ll get instant access to MetaTrader 4.
FAQs
Important points
A demo account provides you with the opportunity to try our web trading platforms in an environment with reduced risk. While much of the functionality of the live platform features in the demo, there are key differences to be aware of, including (but not limited to):
- Trades made through the demo account will not be subject to slippage, interest and dividend adjustments, or out of hours price movements
- Trades may be rejected if you have insufficient funds to open them, but, unlike on a live account, will never be rejected on the grounds of size or price
- You will not be charged for chart packages on a demo account
- Trades will not be closed if you have insufficient funds to cover margin and running losses, which can happen on a live account
This is by no means an exhaustive list, and therefore before opening a live account we recommend you read the information available on our website as well as the Customer Agreement to ensure that you are aware of the features of a live account.
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1 Average spread for the four weeks ending 19 September 2018. For our minimum and standard spreads, please see our forex MT4 spreads.
2 Available at no extra cost to clients who maintain a balance of A$10,000 or above. Otherwise there is a A$50 monthly fee.
3 World's largest retail CFD provider by revenue (excluding FX). Source: Published financial statements, as at February 2018.
4 99.98% core platform uptime: average per month, IG globally (3 months to August 2018).
Help and support
Or ask about opening an account on 1800 601 799, or +61 (3) 9860 1799, or helpdesk.au@ig.com.
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