MetaTrader 4
Get started with MT4
Ready to start trading on Metatrader 4? This is a series of short videos that will talk you through the basics of how to use your Pepperstone account on the Metatrader 4 mobile app.
How to log in
How to place a trade
How to manage your positions and view your history
How to customise your watchlist
How to customise charts and add indicators
Why choose MetaTrader 4?
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is one of the world's most popular trading platforms for Forex and CFD traders.
It offers a wide range of features, including advanced charting tools, interactive charts, automated trading systems (Expert Advisors), copy trading, custom indicators, algorithmic trading, scripts, and more.
With MT4, you can access the markets from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
You can also trade on multiple devices at once, allowing you to monitor your positions and manage your trades from any location.
MT4 is designed to be a user-friendly and intuitive online trading platform. Its interface is easy to navigate and it provides a range of helpful features such as one-click trading, real-time quotes and news feeds, technical analysis tools, customizable charts and indicators, and much more.
It also has a built-in programming language called MQL4 which allows users to create their own Expert Advisors or customise existing ones.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, MetaTrader 4 provides everything you need to start trading in the financial markets.
With its powerful features and intuitive design, MT4 makes it easy for anyone to get started with online trading.
Customise the platform to the way you trade
Build and run your EAs using MetaQuotes Language 4 (MQL4)
Identify statistically significant market movements with Autochartist
Access 28 indicators and EAs with our Smart Trader Tools
Choose from thousands of other online tools to plug into MT4
Who is MetaTrader designed for?
Whatever your skill level, MT4 can give you a competitive edge. It offers a rich, user-friendly interface in a highly customisable trading environment to help improve your trading performance. MT4 is free to download and can be used in both our demo and live accounts.
Key features and benefits
85 pre-installed indicators available on the desktop app for greater insight into market trends
Analysis tools that empower you to make better informed decisions
Flexible order types to suit your strategies
Access 28 additional Smart Trader Tools
Automated trading allowing you to trade the markets 24/5 without any intervention
Backtesting capability for more robust Expert Advisors
Multiple chart setups to help you to control your positions quickly and efficiently
MetaTrader 4 FAQs
MT4 Resources
Choosing an MT4 broker doesn’t have to be complicated—this guide breaks down all the essentials, from platform stability to trading tools, to help you make a confident decision. With options like Pepperstone's low-latency, transparent fees, and advanced resources, you're set to kick off a seamless MT4 trading experience.
*2019 Investment Trends Australia Leverage Trading Report