Trading Platforms Comparison

Discover the perfect trading environment tailored to your preferences with HFM’s versatile platforms.

Explore MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and the HFM Platform, each offering a unique set of powerful tools and features, empowering you to trade with confidence and efficiency.

MT4, MT5 and HFM Platform overview

For a comparative overview of the various trading platforms available, including a side-by-side comparison of their key features, refer to the table provided below:

Feature MT4 MT5 HFM Platform
Trade within the HFM App
Timeframes 9 21
Through MT5
Technical Indicators 30 38
Analytical Objects 31 44
Built-in Economic Calendar
Platform Speed 32 bit, mono-threaded 64 bit, multi-threaded
Pending Order Types 4 6
Ability to create your own technical indicators and Expert Advisors using MQL5 language
Expert Advisors on desktop terminal
Order Execution Market Execution Market Execution Market Execution
Hedging
Strategy Tester Single thread Multi threaded Multi threaded

FAQs

On MT4, MT5 and HFM platforms, you can access a diverse range of trading instruments, including CFDs on Forex, Metals, Energies, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Bonds, Indices, and Shares. Please note that ETFs and DMA (Direct Market Access) are exclusively available on the MT5 and HFM platforms.

No, you cannot trade on your MetaTrader 4 account using a MetaTrader 5 platform. The MT5 platform is compatible only with MT5 accounts, while the MT4 platform is designed for MT4 accounts. To trade on MT5, you'll need to open an MT5 account separately. You can open an MT5 account here.

No, you cannot use MetaTrader 5 app credentials to log into MetaTrader 4. Each platform requires its own set of credentials for logging in.

Yes, you can trade on both MT4 and MT5 simultaneously. Simply ensure you have accounts set up for both platforms and have completed any necessary downloads and installations.