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MetaTrader 5
Tap into the power of algorithmic trading on MT5, with the World's No.1 CFD provider1
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. It offers 21 timeframes, native VPS, built-in economic calendar 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 on MetaTrader 5 with us?
Support around the clock
Get global access to MT5 platform specialists 24 hours a day
More than just FX
Trade CFDs with MT5 to go long or short on thousands of markets
Free MT5 mobile app
Trade wherever, whenever and never miss an opportunity
99%+ server uptime
Giving your algorithms the best conditions to operate in2
Accountable, end-to-end service
Unlike others, we use our own institutional-grade technology for liquidity, pricing and execution
High quality, low costs
Maximise your returns with our consistently low spreads – just 0.85 points on average3
Trade MetaTrader 5 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, analyze 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.
Features and Tools
Thousands of indicators, countless possibilities
Get an edge with instant access to 18 free add-ons and indicators as part of our MetaTrader 5 package. You can download thousands more inside the MetaTrader 5 platform.
Automated trading
Build strategies to execute automatically using your algorithms or MT5’s own, called Expert Advisors.
Easy-to-edit charts
Customise and adjust MT5’s powerful charts to suit your trading needs.
Smaller minimums
Trade in sizes as small as 0.01 lots, helping you manage the risks of high-volume trading.
Trader-friendly layout
Save time and energy thanks to an intuitive, software-based platform and charts.
MT5 vs MT4 Comparison
| Feature | MT5 | MT4 |
|---|---|---|
| Timeframes | 21 | 9 |
| Techincal Indicators | 58 (with IG add-ons) | 30 |
| Order Types | 6 | 4 |
| Economic Calendar | Built-in | No |
| Backtesting Speed | Multi-thread | Single-thread |
| VPS Integration | Native | Third-party |
| Programing Language | MQL5 (Advanced) | MQL4 |
| Position Management | Flexible FIFO | First in, first out (FIFO) |
| Platform Updates | Active development | Maintenance only |
How do I open an MT5 account with IG?
I don’t have MT5
- Create a live IG account
- After account activation, log in to MY IG to fund your account
- Log in to MY IG and click on ‘add an account’. Select ‘MT5 CFD’. If you need help, click here
- Check your email for your MT5 password
- Download MT5 in our platform or get a step-by-step breakdown of how to do it
- Log in to the MT5 platform with MT5 ID and password and choose IG-Live2 server to start trading on a live MT5 account
I already have MT5
If you already have an MT5 account, but you’d like to trade with us as your MT5 broker, it’s easy:
- Create a live IG account
- After account activation, log in to MY IG to fund your account
- Log in to MY IG and click on “Add an account” – Choose MetaTrader CFD. If you need help, click here
- Log in to the MT5 platform* with MT5 ID and password and choose IG-Live2 server to start trading on a live MT5 account, keeping all your chart data and analysis
*Or, get a step-by-step breakdown of how to download MT5 in our platform.
MT5 markets and costs
- FX
- Indices
- Commodities
- Cryptocurrencies
Get minimum spreads from just 0.6 pips on a host of forex pairs.
| FX pair | Min. MT5 spread |
| EUR/USD | 0.6 |
| EUR/GBP | 0.9 |
| GBP/USD | 0.9 |
| USD/JPY | 0.7 |
Trade more 24-hour indices with us than any other provider.
| Index | Min. MT5 spread |
| US Tech 100 | 1.0 |
| Wall Street | 1.6 |
| Germany 40 | 1.0 |
| US 500 | 0.4 |
Discover opportunity on 27 commodity markets with no fixed expiries.
| Commodity | Min. MT5 spread |
| Spot Gold | 0.3 |
| Spot Silver | 2 |
| Oil – Brent Crude | 2.8 |
| Oil – US Crude | 2.8 |
Cryptocurrency trading is only available to professional traders.
| Cryptocurrency | Min. MT5 professional margin |
| Bitcoin USD | 4.5% |
| Ether USD | 4.5% |
| Litecoin USD | 9.0% |
Award-winning trading platforms
Our trading platforms have been recognised time and time again by our industry.
2025
Best Financial App
ADVFN International Financial Awards
2025
Best Platform for the Active Trader
ADVFN International Financial Awards
2025
Best Multi Platform Provider
ADVFN International Financial Awards
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1 Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2024).
2 99.77% MT4 platform uptime per six months from 1st December 2022.
3 Average spread (between 00:00-21:00 UTC +8 Monday to Friday) for the 12 weeks ending 8th January 2021. For our minimum spreads, please see our CFD details.
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