MT4 is used for online
forex trading in the foreign exchange, contract for differences (CFDs – see also
what are CFDs) and futures market. Like other online (or electronic) trading platforms, the downloadable platform is used to analyse prices, place trading orders, and manage trades of various financial instruments through a network of brokerage companies that facilitate online transactions between buyers and sellers. Financial instruments include currencies, equities, bonds, futures, and options, and trades occur instantly. Professional investors and first-timers can use the platform and access charts, live price streaming and news feeds, technical analysis tools, and customisable automated trading settings.