# MetaTrader 4

MetaTrader 4 was designed primarily for forex trading and has been widely used since 2005. Every JFD Overseas account type is available on it.

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## The platform

MetaTrader 4 offers a familiar interface, charting functionality, technical indicators and different order types. Choose it if you prefer its established interface and core charting tools.

Designed for

: Forex trading, primarily

In wide use since

: 2005

Tools

: Charting, technical indicators and different order types

Automated trading

: Any Expert Advisor may be used, and scalping is allowed

The platform does not determine the spreads, commissions or execution speed of your account. They depend on JFD Overseas’ trading conditions and infrastructure.

## Accounts and instruments

Every JFD Overseas account type is available on MetaTrader 4. What you can trade depends on the account type.

| Account | Minimum lot size | CFD instruments |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cent | 0.1 | Forex, metals |
| Cent Plus | 0.1 | Forex, metals |
| Standard | 0.01 | Forex, metals, indices, commodities, shares |
| Privilege | 0.01 | Forex, metals, indices, commodities, shares |
| Pro | 0.01 | Forex, metals, indices, commodities, shares |

Cryptocurrency CFDs are offered on MetaTrader 5 only. The contract specifications list the MetaTrader 4 instruments separately.

[Compare account types](https://jfdoverseas.com/accounts/) [Contract specifications](https://jfdoverseas.com/contract-specifications/)

## MT4 WebTrader

MetaTrader 4 also runs in your web browser, with a live or a demo account.

[Open the MT4 WebTrader](https://jfdoverseas.com/platforms/mt4-webtrader/)

## Opening an MT4 account

Registration, verification and the choice of platform all happen in the client portal.

1. ### Register
  Create your profile in the client portal.
2. ### Verify your profile
  Upload an identity document, a proof of address and a selfie, complete your personal information and pass the Appropriateness Test.
3. ### Open a trading account
  Choose MetaTrader 4. You can open MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 accounts, both without a deposit.
4. ### Deposit and trade
  Fund the account and log in to MetaTrader 4.

Before you are verified, you can open a demo or a live MetaTrader 4 account, but you cannot deposit into the live account or trade. A demo account uses virtual funds.

## Trade on MetaTrader 4

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

[Open an account](https://crm.jfdoverseas.com/register) [Try a demo](https://crm.jfdoverseas.com/register)

Source: https://jfdoverseas.com/platforms/mt4/