Trading Platforms MT4

Platform MetaTrader 4 Guide

The most popular trading software is MT4 software. It is easy to use, chart are well presented and the software has multiple technical analysis tools for a trader to choose from - Trading Softwares for Windows PC. This is why the MT4 is the best trading software.

The platform also known as trading software displays charts on the computer screen: these charts show the current buy and sell trading prices. The platform helps you keep track of your funds & how the trade which you bought or sold is doing.

The examples explained below shows the Trading Interface of the Trading Softwares for Windows PC used to draw charts, streaming price quotes and placing orders with your selected online broker.

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MT4 Platform

The easiest trading platform to use is the MT4, also known as MetaTrader 4. MT4 Platform can be downloaded from any online broker.

If you are new to platforms all you need to remember is that all computer software use same programming rules, coding rules are followed by all programmers, one of the rules used is familiarity.

So in all software take for examples your browser, there is file, edit, view, history, tools and help at the top left side of your browser.

If you compare this with your trading platform if you're using MT4 commonly referred to as MT4 there is file, view, insert, charts, tools & help.

MT4 Platform Navigation Menu

MT4 Navigation Menu

Under file in MT4 you can open charts for the you want, you can open an account, or login to an account and so on.

• Use the 'New Chart' button to open a chart
• Use the "Open an Account" button key to open a practice practice account
• Use 'Log-in' button key to sign in to an account

How Do I Open an Account in MT4 Trade Platform

Under view menu you can open the navigator to view your trading account number details plus indicators. To use the indicators just double click them and click okay. They will automatically be placed on the price chart.

Still under view you can click 'terminal' button key to view open trades.

To open a trade right click inside the chart, click trading select new order the you can select to buy or sell that indices.

If anything else gets complicated just click ++oon the help button and look for it in 'Help Topics'.

Stock Indices MT4 software can be downloaded from various broker web sites.

The MT4 is so easy to learn as a beginner can learn the platform within minutes, this is why the MT4 is considered as one of the best trading platforms if not the best trading platform to practice & train with.

MetaTrader 4 platform tutorials can be found on the section: MT4 Software Guide