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How to Place Orders in MetaTrader 4 Mobile

MetaTrader 4 is the most popular trading platform for forex. Read to learn how to place an order on it from a mobile device.

Filip Dimkovski - Writer for Fortrade
By Filip Dimkovski
Tamara Fodora - Editor for Fortrade
Edited by Tamara Fodora

Updated August 2, 2024.

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Released in 2005, MetaTrader 4 is the most popular forex trading platform, available on both PC and mobile devices. Many traders are using MetaTrader 4 mobile to open and close positions, as it's a convenient way to trade on the go.

The platform even offers advanced charting, numerous technical indicators, and a wide range of order types with fast execution. With this guide, you will learn how to use MetaTrader 4 mobile for placing orders quickly and easily.




Placing an Order in MT4

Placing an order in MetaTrader 4 Mobile is easy and straightforward. Here are the steps:

  1. Click “New Order” to open a new trading window
  2. Select the instrument you want to trade from the drop-down list
  3. In the “Order Type” dropdown list, select either “Market Execution” for immediate execution or “Pending Order” for a delayed execution when prices reach your specified levels
  4. Next, determine whether you want to Buy or Sell in the same dropdown list
  5. Input the size of the position
  6. Fill in the stop loss and take profit fields (you can also put an expiry date on the position)
  7. Click the "Sell" or "Buy" button to open your position

Using MetaTrader 4 mobile for placing orders is a fast and convenient way to trade on the go. By following this guide, you will be able to place orders in MetaTrader 4 Mobile without any trouble.

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