Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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MetaTrader 4

Tap into the power of algorithmic trading on MT4, with the UK's leading CFD and spread betting provider.

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Award-Winning Trading Platform MT4 Explained

A popular trading platform

What is MetaTrader 4?

Developed by MetaQuotes in 2005.

MT4 can be used to trade a range of markets including forex, indices and commodities, via CFDs or spread betting, with a simple user interface and advanced technical analysis.

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Trade with the creators of spread betting

Spread bets or CFDs

Two routes to the markets.

Spread bets and CFDs, with the same minimum spreads.

You have two routes to the markets when you use MetaTrader in the UK with us: spread bets and CFDs. Cryptocurrency trading on MT4 is only available to professional traders.

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Algorithmic trading built in

Automate your trading.

Thousands of indicators available inside MT4.

MT4 is highly customisable and can automate your trading by implementing algorithms that open and close positions according to pre-set parameters.

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The world's most popular trading platform

Why trade with MT4?

MT4 is the most popular trading platform in the world, with 14 years' experience putting millions of traders in touch with opportunity.

Thousands of Indicators

Get an edge with instant access to 18 free add-ons and indicators as part of our MetaTrader 4 package. You can download thousands more inside the platform.

Automated Trading

Build strategies to execute automatically using your own algorithms or MT4's own, called Expert Advisors.

Easy-to-Edit Charts

Customise and adjust MT4'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.

MT4 markets and costs.

Minimum spreads across forex, indices, commodities and professional cryptocurrency margins on MT4.

FX Spreads

Min. MT4 spread

EUR/USD

0.6

EUR/GBP

0.9

GBP/USD

0.9

USD/JPY

0.7

Min. MT4 spread

EUR/USD

0.6

EUR/GBP

0.9

GBP/USD

0.9

USD/JPY

0.7

Figures correct as of 2026; full details available on over 50 FX pairs on MT4.

Six real reasons

Why trade on MetaTrader 4 with us?

Get specialist support, deep markets and institutional-grade technology.

Support Around the Clock

Get global access to MT4 platform specialists 24 hours a day.

More Than Just FX

Spread bet or trade CFDs with MetaTrader 4 to go long or short on thousands of markets.

Free MT4 Mobile App

Trade wherever, whenever, and never miss an opportunity.

99%+ Server Uptime

Giving your algorithms the best conditions to operate in.

Accountable, End-to-End Service

Unlike others, we use our own institutional-grade technology for liquidity, pricing and execution.

Get started in 3 steps

How to open an MT4 account

Follow these steps to download and start trading on MetaTrader 4.

1. Create a Live IG Account

Create a live IG account or a demo MT4 account.

2. Log in to My IG

3. Download and Sign In

Search 'MetaTrader 4', download it, then sign in with your IG account details.

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MetaTrader 4 FAQs

Can I trade cryptocurrency on MT4?

Cryptocurrency trading on MT4 is only available to professional traders.

Are spreads different between spread betting and CFDs on MT4?

No, regardless of whether you use MetaTrader for spread betting or CFDs with us, our minimum spreads are the same.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. 

Professional clients trading spread bets and CFDs can lose more than they deposit.

The value of shares, ETFs and other ETPs bought through a share dealing account, a stocks and shares ISA or a SIPP 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. Some ETPs carry additional risks depending on how they’re structured, investors should ensure they familiarise themselves with the differences before investing.

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MetaTrader 4

MetaTrader 4

Recognised as an award-winning platform

What is MetaTrader 4?

Two routes to the markets.

Automate your trading.

Why trade with MT4?

Thousands of Indicators

Automated Trading

Easy-to-Edit Charts

Smaller Minimums

Trader-Friendly Layout

MT4 markets and costs.

FX Spreads

Why trade on MetaTrader 4 with us?

Support Around the Clock

More Than Just FX

Free MT4 Mobile App

99%+ Server Uptime

Accountable, End-to-End Service

How to open an MT4 account

1. Create a Live IG Account

2. Log in to My IG

3. Download and Sign In

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