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Best Platform for the Active Trader and Best Multi Platform Provider, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2026. Voted Best Trading Platform, Good Money Guide Awards 2026.
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.
Five real benefits
Institutional-grade tools, now accessible to every IG trader.
45 additional indicators and Expert Advisors at no extra cost.
Native cloud hosting with 9 global servers — free with qualifying accounts.
Sub-millisecond order processing and pricing feeds.
Advanced FIFO netting with individual position control.
Dedicated MT5 specialists who understand automated trading.
Built for serious traders
From precise multi-timeframe analysis to multi-threaded backtesting with real tick data.
From 1-minute to monthly charts for precise analysis.
Integrated news and events affecting forex markets.
Multi-threaded backtesting with real tick data; build sophisticated EAs with MQL5 object-oriented code.
Execute instantly from charts.
Both position management systems supported.
See how MetaTrader 5's institutional features stack up against MT4.
Figures correct as of 2026.
Get started in 4 steps
Follow these steps to start trading on MetaTrader 5 with IG.
Create a live IG account to get started.
Log in to My IG to fund your account after activation.
Log in to My IG and click 'Add an account', then choose MetaTrader CFD.
Log in to the MT5 platform with your MT5 ID and password, choosing the IG-Live server.
Our trading platforms
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You can trade on MT5 via desktop, a browser-based web terminal, or the MT5 mobile app.
IG offers 45 additional indicators and automated strategies exclusive to IG, alongside thousands more available inside the platform.
Cryptocurrency trading on MT5 is only available to professional traders.
* Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2025).
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