Step 1
Log in to your account
Once you've registered with us, simply log in to your account with the MT4 login details we sent you, and make a deposit.
Trade CFDs on MetaTrader4 with an Award-winning broker
- Enjoy fast and commission-free trading1
- Trade on the go with MT4 mobile app, Windows or Mac
- Get MT4 EAs (Expert Advisors) and Virtual Private Server (VPS)
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MetaTrader 4 Platform
MT4 continues to be one of the most popular trading platforms among many traders because of its proven reliability and its EA (Expert Advisor) functionality. It provides experienced and novice traders the ability to engage with the world's most prominent financial markets.
Why trade on MT4 with FXCM?
With MetaTrader 4 you have a robust piece of software that has stood the rest of time. With us, you have our extensive experience in the financial markets and our exceptional client support backing you all the way. Here are some additional pointers to consider:
Easy to set and modify stop loss
Once you've set your stop loss, you can easily modify its value by clicking on the red line and moving up or down the chart.
Go as small as 0.01
MT4 allows you to select a trade size as low as 0.01, ideal for smaller accounts, making it easier to manage risk.
Manage your positions
Partially Close Positions: Control when and how much of a position you want to close.
Sign up for alerts
MT4 provides a live news feed as well as price alerts for assets you want to keep an eye on.
Copy trades automatically
On demo or live account, you can copy trades in real time from successful traders without leaving the MT4 platform.
Trade on the go
If you like trading on your phone, download the app for Android or Windows and login with the same credentials you use for desktop.
How to start trading Forex & CFDs on MT4
Step 2
Pull up a chart
You'll find a list of symbols under Market Watch. Right-click on one of those symbols and select Chart Window to pull up a chart for analysis.
Step 3
Place an order
Once you've identified a potentially good set-up, right-click on the chart of the asset you want to trade and select Trading>New Order. You can then place a market order or pending order with a stop loss.
We accept
More about MetaTrader 4 functionalities
MT4 VPS
Enhance your MT4 trading by signing up for Virtual Private Sector (VPS) hosting and benefit from:
The power of algorithmic trading
Protection from power outages or slow internet speed
Extra security against hacking and cyber attacks
MT4 trading signals
To copy trades from successful traders in real time, simply go to the 'Signals' tab of the terminal window, select a signal provider, subscribe to their signal and start copy-trading.2
- Sort signals by their trading results, % growth, number of subscribers and amount of funds managed, number of Trades/Win %, price and more
- Visualise a signal's past performance on a chart and read community reviews
- Copy trades on demo or live accounts without leaving MT4
Not ready to trade on a live MetaTrader 4 account?
Practice trading Forex, Gold and CFDs Risk Free on an MT4 practice account. Start with £50,000 of virtual money and transfer your best strategies to a live account.
FAQs
New to FXCM?
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Is there any fee to open an FXCM account?
No, there are no fees associated with opening an account with FXCM. However, you would need to make a deposit via one of the accepted payment methods, in order to place trades within your account.
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Is FXCM regulated by the FCA?
Yes, Forex Capital Markets Limited ("FXCM") is authorized and regulated with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom. Registration Number 217689.At FXCM, we adhere to the high regulatory standards and the security of your funds is our top priority. All retail client funds are housed in segregated accounts at top global banks. In addition, we commit to full transparency so you understand our financial strength.
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How can I contact FXCM?
You could contact our team of highly trained professionals 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.
EMAIL: info@fxcm.co.uk
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PHONE: +44 20 7398 4050
TOLL FREE: 08082348789
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What are the costs of trading?
When trading Share CFDs with FXCM, trading costs are included in the spread and there are no extra commission fees charged when opening or closing positions and unlike many other brokers there are no minimum commission levels, so at FXCM you are able to avoid the extra costs of placing smaller trades.The spread costs can easily be calculated on the Trading Station platform, as you can see the real-time spreads and pip costs (in your account denomination) before you enter any trade. To calculate the spread cost in the currency of your account:(Pip Cost) x (Number of Contracts) x (Spread) = Total Transaction Cost
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How much money do you need to get started?
If this is your initial deposit, the minimum to open an Individual account is 50 CCY*. The minimum to open a Corporate, Trust, or IRA account is 50,000.00 CCY. If this is not your first deposit, the minimum deposit by card is 50 CCY.There is no minimum for deposits by Wire.
*CCY: Abbreviation of currency.
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