MetaTrader platforms
Check out the key differences between the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms
MT5
Enhanced
Speed
A quick and efficient platform with ultra-fast order execution times on a 64-bit operating system
Indicators &
Analytics
Enjoy access to a total of 38 built-in indicators, 22 analytical tools, and 46 graphical objects
Advanced Back Testing
Experience enhanced trading strategy testing capabilities with simultaneous multi-currency back testing
Market
Depth
Benefit from a greater depth of market, while also unlocking up to 21 available chart timeframes
MT4
Multifunctional Elements
User-friendly, efficient, and versatile platform with a wide range of easily customisable features
Automated
Trading
Access pre-installed Expert Advisors (EAs) and technical indicators via the renowned MQL4 Language
Hedging
Support
Deploy risk management techniques and trade both long and short positions on the same instrument
Traditional Timeframes
Benefit from a total of 9 available chart timeframes to work with, ranging from 1 minute to 1 month
Trading Platform Comparison
| MT5 | MT4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Forex, CFDs, Stocks, Futures, Options | Forex, CFDs |
| Indicators | 38 | 30 |
| Pending order types | 6 | 4 |
| Order execution types | 4 | 3 |
| Chart timeframes | 21 | 9 |
| Graphing objects | 46 | 31 |
| One Click Trading | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hedging | ✔ | ✔ |
| Netting | ✔ | |
| Economic calendar | ✔ | |
| Market depth | ✔ | |
| Reports | HTML & Open XML table formats | Tables only |
| Devices | Desktop, WebTrader, Android, macOS, iOS | Desktop, WebTrader, Android, macOS, iOS |
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