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Automate your trading on the world’s most popular FX platform.

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4,500+ Instruments. Endless ways to seize opportunities.

  • 0.5 pips on EUR/USD
  • 1:200 Leverage
  • Swiss Deposit Insurance: up to 100,000 CHF

Trade on MT4 with tight spreads

Symbol Classic Minimum Spread Platinum Mininum spread ECN Spread from Max leverage
EURUSD 0.88 0.5 0.0 1:200
EURCHF 1.75 1 0.0 1:200
AUDUSD 1.6 0.9 0.0 1:200
EURGBP 1.18 0.7 0.0 1:200
EURJPY 1.75 1 0.1 1:200
GBPJPY 2.80 1.6 0.2 1:200
GBPUSD 1.2 0.7 0.0 1:200
USDCAD 1.10 0.6 0.0 1:200
USDCHF 1.4 0.8 0.0 1:200
USDJPY 1.05 0.6 0.0 1:200
Symbol Classic Commission Platinum Commission Max leverage
Amazon 0.02¢ 0.02¢ 1:20
Apple 0.02¢ 0.02¢ 1:20
Meta Platforms Inc 0.02¢ 0.02¢ 1:20
Tesla 0.02¢ 0.02¢ 1:20
Walt Disney 0.02¢ 0.02¢ 1:20
Nestle 0.10 % 0.09 % 1:20
Swatch 0.10 % 0.09 % 1:20
Swisscom 0.10 % 0.09 % 1:20
Adidas 0.10 % 0.09 % 1:20
Danone 0.10 % 0.09 % 1:20
Symbol Spread from Max leverage
US Crude 0.03 1:100
Brent Crude 0.03 1:100
Natural Gas 0.1 1:50
Gas Oil 1.00 1:50
Gasoline 0.003 1:50
US Cocoa 7.00 1:50
US Coffee 0.45 1:50
Orange Juice 0.85 1:25
Soybean 2.50 1:50
Sugar 0.10 1:50
Symbol Spread from Max leverage
Spot Gold 0.2 1:200
Spot Silver 0.02 1:50
Symbol Spread from Max leverage
Wall Street 2.00 1:200
US Tech 100 0.90 1:200
US 500 0.40 1:200
Germany 40 0.90 1:200
UK 100 1.00 1:200
EU Stocks 1.50 1:150
Switzerland 20 2.00 1:100
France 40 1.00 1:100
Netherlands 25 0.9 1:100
Spain 35 4.00 1:100

Trading the charts on MT4

Why you should use MetaTrader 4 for technical analysis:

 

1. Custom technical indicators

2. Automated trading with EAs

3. Easy-to-navigate trading platform

4. Swiss Bank MetaTrader 4 broker

5. Open a Metatrader 4 account in minutes

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MT4 rebates with FlowBank

As an active trader, you might be eligible for monthly cash rebates on forex, indices, and commodities on Metatrader 4.

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Earn 3 CHF for every 1m CHF traded on Forex, indices, and commodities on our MetaTrader platforms.

Trade thousands of CFD instruments and benefit from the most competitive pricing and superior order execution.

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No need for an MetaTrader 4 broker!

Use your FlowBank account to trade on MT4

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No minimums
No hidden costs

As with all FlowBank platforms there are no hidden costs and no minimum deposits to get started on MT4.

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Fast execution, competitive pricing

Maximize returns with spreads as low as 0.5 pips on major pairs.

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Security & support

FlowBank is a Swiss bank regulated by the FINMA. Deposit insurance of up to 100,000 CHF with esisuisse.

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Beyond Forex

Trade CFDs on MT4 to go long or short on wide range of instruments.

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A trading platform designed for Forex and  CFDs

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Set up your MT4 account in the client area
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Fund your MT4 account with a bank transfer or credit card
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Log in to the MT4 platform with your FlowBank details and start trading

Enhance your Forex trading with the MetaTrader 4 platform

Automated trading with Expert Advisors (EAs)

  • Implement your trading strategy with Expert Advisors and custom technical indicators.
  • Develop strategies and test execution for FREE with a built-in editor software
  • Choose from hundreds of forex and CFD traders for advanced copy trading features

Follow trends and forecast price movements

  • Select from over 30 built-in technical indicators and get even more through the online MQL5 market and code base
  • Forecast future price dynamics with 24 analytical objects including Gann, Fibonacci and Elliot tools, geometric shapes, various channels and more
  • Access charts from 9 timeframes, ranging from one minute to one month on a single symbol.
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Flexibility on trading orders like never before

The MetaTrader 4 platform supports all types of trade orders

Market orders for fast execution

  • Buy or sell at the next available bid/ask price
  • Execution price is at or near the posted bid/ask price in liquid markets
  • Lock in profits and minimize losses by setting a Stop Loss and/or Take profit order to close a position once the set conditions are met
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Pending orders

These orders are created instantly but only executed when the market situation meets the specific conditions. There are 4 types of pending order types on the platform

Buy Limit
Place a trade below the market price
Buy Stop
Place a trade above the market price
Sell Limit
Sell order placed above the market price
Sell Stop
Sell order placed below the market price
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Seize opportunities wherever you are

The MT4 platform gives you the ability to trade seamlessly from any device

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Web platform

  • Trade from any operating system and browser (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
  • No need to download any additional software
  • Completely safe to use- all transmitted data is securely encrypted

Mobile app

  • Trade on all iOS and Android devices
  • Packed with the entire set of trading orders and most popular features and tools
  • Enjoy one-click trading, interactive quote charts, and account monitoring
  • 24-hour trading software for on-the-go traders
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FAQ

What is MetaTrader 4?

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is a widely used electronic trading platform for retail foreign exchange, developed by the software company MetaQuotes Software Corp, which is licensed to online brokers and banks.

The MT4 platform is easy to use and provides a variety of features, including charting tools, automated trading, and a mobile app. 

MT4 was released in 2005 and has since become the most popular platform among retail forex traders. It offers a user-friendly interface, a wide range of technical indicators, an extensive back-testing environment, and customisable charts and indicators. MT4 also allows traders to automate their trading strategies using Expert Advisors (EAs).

How to trade on MetaTrader 4?

To trade on MetaTrader 4, you will need to open an account with a broker that offers the platform. This can be a live or demo account. Demo stands for demonstration. Fortunately, you can now also use your FlowBank Swiss bank account to trade on MetaTrader 4. It is possible to open one or more accounts. Once you have funded your account, you can then begin trading.

Using MT4 charts for technical analysis is a great way to improve your trading skills. The platform provides a wide range of tools and features that can be used to conduct a thorough analysis of the market. With the help of MT4, you can identify potential trading opportunities, develop and test trading strategies, and track your performance.

If you want to be a successful trader, it is important to learn about the market you are trading. There are a number of ways to do this. You can read books, attend seminars, or take courses. You can also do research online or speak to experienced traders. The most important thing is to get started and to keep learning. The more you know about the market, the better equipped you will be to make successful trades.

What can you trade on MetaTrader 4?

The Metatrader 4 platform features the trading of a wide variety of financial instruments, including forex, CFDs, futures, and options. The choice of markets to trade will vary among different brokers. With a FlowBank live or demo account, trading on indices, gold trading and trading commodities is possible.

The major forex pairs are the most traded currency pairs in the world. They include EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, NZD/USD and USD/CAD. These pairs account for the lion's share of forex trading activity and represent the most liquid currency markets.

There are a number of different global stock indices that traders can choose to trade on MetaTrader 4 using CFDs or futures. The most popular American indices are the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite. In Europe, there is the Swiss Market Index, the FTSE 100 and the DAX 40. Each of these indices represents a different market and can provide traders with different opportunities.

The most popular commodities to trade include gold, silver and oil. These commodities are popular because they are seen as valuable assets, and because they are traded in high volumes. Gold and silver are popular because they are seen as safe investments, and because they have a long history of being traded. Oil is popular because it is a vital commodity, and because it is traded in large volumes.

In addition, the platform provides access to charts on 9 timeframes, a range of powerful analytical tools and indicators as well as automated trading with Expert Advisors, which can be used to support your trading decisions.

Why choose the MetaTrader 4 platform?

MetaTrader 4 is one of the most popular trading platforms in the world. It is used by millions of traders and investors around the globe. This popularity is for a reason. Traders appreciate the robust trading experience that comes from many years in the trading industry. MT4 is the go-to platform offered by most online forex and CFD brokers as a part of their demo and live trading accounts.

MetaTrader 4 offers a user-friendly interface, reliable execution, a wide range of features and tools, and advanced charting and analysis capabilities. It also supports automated trading execution, and customizable technical indicators and provides a mobile trading app.

MetaTrader 4 is a popular platform among traders who use EAs or trading robots. A trading robot is a computer program that uses an algorithm written in programming code to generate and execute trading signals. Trading robots are designed to save time and take the emotion out of trading decisions because the algorithm does the execution of the trade instead of the trader themselves. and can trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week while their human owners are sleeping. 

Some trading robots are available for purchase, while others are available for free. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a trading robot, including its track record, the riskiness of the underlying trading strategy, fees, ease of use, and customer service.

Is MetaTrader 4 tax-free?

MetaTrader 4 is software offered by brokers for their clients’ trade execution. Your tax liability when trading is not affected by your choice of software but rather the type of account you are opening. If you are using MetaTrader 4 to trade live with a broker, then your brokerage account may be subject to taxes. Keep in mind demo trading is not taxable because it does not use real funds.

Whether or not the profits you earn by trading on MT4 are subject to stamp duty or capital gains tax can depend on your jurisdiction, where your accounts are registered and your personal circumstances. Make sure to consult a tax accountant to understand the risk of tax implications of trading with MT4.

How can I gain access to the MT4 platform?

The first step toward accessing MT4 will be to open a trading account with a bank or broker. This can be done by navigating to the Open an account button on Flowbank.com.

MT4 trading accounts make the MT4 platform accessible through a downloadable PC version, a web version, an iOS app, or an Android app. Mac users can only use the web version. To access the platform, simply choose the version that best suits your needs and follow the instructions to download it.

Once the software is installed on your computer, you will be presented with a login screen that includes your username, password and MT4 server. You will have selected your password during the account application and FlowBank will send you your MT4 username and server via email. To launch the MT4 software enter in your login information and wait for the MT4 server to connect. 

If you have any problems, you can always contact FlowBank customer support via LiveChat or telephone.

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