Risk warning: Trading CFDs involves significant risk, and a high percentage of retail investor accounts lose money.

Trading platforms

Every account type is available on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, and both platforms also run in your web browser. Copy trading and PAMM are for following a strategy, or managing one for investors.

MetaTrader 4

MetaTrader 4 was designed primarily with forex trading in mind. It offers a familiar interface, charting functionality, technical indicators and different order types.

Designed for
Forex trading, primarily
In wide use since
2005
Choose it if you prefer
Its established interface and core charting tools

MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 5 is a broader multi-asset trading platform. It offers additional timeframes and order types, an integrated economic calendar and expanded analytical tools.

Designed for
Trading across asset classes
Cryptocurrency CFDs
On MetaTrader 5 only
Choose it if you prefer
Additional timeframes, order types and analytical features

On both platforms

The platform you choose does not determine the spreads, commissions or execution speed of your account: they depend on JFD Overseas’ trading conditions and infrastructure. Choose by the interface and the features you prefer.

MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 compared
MT4MT5
Account typesAllAll
Cryptocurrency CFDsNoYes
Minimum lot (Cent, Cent Plus)0.10.01
Minimum lot (other accounts)0.010.01
Expert Advisors allowedYesYes
WebTraderYesYes

From the published account specifications and FAQ. Cryptocurrency CFDs are offered on Cent and Cent Plus accounts, and scalping is allowed on both platforms. The contract specifications list each platform’s instruments.

Copy trading

Copy the trades of Strategy Providers automatically as a Strategy Follower, or share your own strategy as a Strategy Provider.

Trading involves risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results.

PAMM

For money managers, strategy providers, and wealth and fund managers. You trade one Master Account; the PAMM infrastructure handles the allocation across the participating investor accounts.

Trade on MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5

Open an account in the client portal, or start with a free demo account.