In trading, especially in Forex and stocks, a strong trading platform is irreplaceable by anything。Traders need fast and reliable execution platforms because they need to react to rapid price movements, otherwise they can easily cause losses。

Fxview is a multi-regulated and award-winning Forex trading broker。The broker offers three excellent platforms: MetaTrader4 (MT4), MetaTrader5 (MT5) and ActTrader。

These platforms have their own advantages and disadvantages, which platform is best for you?？

Fxview MetaTrader 4

MetaTrader 4 is one of the best platforms for forex and commodities trading, with at least 40 million users by 2023。

Fxview MetaTrader 4 offers trading tools such as forex pairs, global indices or commodities, but cannot trade stocks。

MT4 uses regular server time and provides 9 time frames for you to choose from - ranging from monthly time frames to 1 minute time frames。When trading, MT4 uses market execution and 4 pending orders (buy limit, sell limit, buy stop and sell stop)。

The minimum unit for foreign exchange and commodity trading is 0..01 hands, the maximum unit can reach 100 hands。In the case of index trading, the starting unit is 1 lot and the maximum unit is 100 lots.。

Advanced charting features

The chart function of Fxview MT4 is very simple。Its layout is simple and easy to use, with a dedicated news section that can provide 24 / 7 market news, economic trends and company news directly on the platform interface。However, note that it has no economic calendar or market depth。

If you like to use an expert advisor (a bit like a trading robot), MT4 allows you to do just that。In addition, you can hedge your trades using 30 basic indicators and 31 other tools。

The platform's programming language is MQL4, which runs on Windows, MAC, Android, iOS and Web Trader, making it suitable for almost any platform。

Fxview MetaTrader 5

Fxview MetaTrader 5 is like an upgraded version of MetaTrader 4, but not as popular。It runs on a programming language called MQL5, which is used by more than 10 million people worldwide.。

With Fxview's MT5, you have access to a large number of trading options - forex currency pairs, global indices, commodities and stocks。Unlike MT4, it gives you 21 time frames instead of 9。

When you want to trade, MT5 uses market execution, 6 pending orders, and 2 additional pending orders called limit stops。Trading volume similar to MT4, Forex and Commodities trading volume from 0.01 hands to 100 hands。For the index, the minimum is 1 lot and the maximum is 100 lots。

In addition to the news section, MT5 also provides an economic calendar and market depth, which is more suitable for understanding the latest information。In addition, as with MT4, you can also use an expert advisor。

MT5 has 30 default metrics, more than MT4, and up to 44 analytics objects for all platforms including Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Web Trader。So you can use it on almost any platform。

Fxview ActTrader

Fxview ActTrader may not be as famous as Metatrader 4 and 5, but it is excellent at viewing charts and processing orders。It has 48 default indicators and trades super fast。

ActTrader's special features include visual algorithmic trading, multi-account manager, preset lot selection, and ready-made stop loss / take profit settings for each symbol。All this allows traders to complete trades quickly and correctly。

The advantage of ActTrader is that the screen is easy to use, can be easily moved, and can also change the appearance。It has 3 different views-Fx Voyager toolbar, application menu and skin, perfect for beginners。If you want to view the chart, you can also pop it up in a separate window。

People who use the platform like its appearance and speed very much.。Fxview ActTrader lets you trade forex, global indices and commodities。Like MT4 and MT5, you can use a special assistant (Expert Advisor / EA) and hedge, and its trading volume is the same as MT4 and MT5。

Platform Comparison

To help you easily compare the three platforms, we have listed the Fxview platform comparison table as follows。Subsequently, we elaborate on the important differences。

	MT4	MT5	ActTrader
💻User View	Single View	Single View	3 views (Fx Voyager toolbar, application menu, skin)
Trading instruments	Forex currency pairs, global indices, commodities	Forex currency pairs, global indices, commodities, stocks	Forex currency pairs, global indices, commodities
🕘Time frame	9	21	11
🆗Execute	Market Execution	Market Execution	Market Execution
⏳Pending Order Type	4	6	4
🔧Default Metrics	30	38	48
📊Analysis Object	31	44	18
Visual Algorithm Trading	❌	❌	✔️
💼Multi-Account Manager	❌	❌	✔️
🧩Split window	❌	❌	✔️
👨‍💻programming language	ActFX	MQL4	ActFX
📰News section	✔️	✔️	✔️
📅Economic calendar	❌	✔️	❌
🔍Depth of Market	❌	✔️	❌
💱Hedging	✔️	✔️	✔️
🤖EA Trading	✔️	✔️	✔️
🔁Compatibility	Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Web Trader	Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Web Trader	Windows, Android, iOS, Web Trader
Min-Max Hands	Forex Currency Pairs and Commodities: 0.01-100 lot index: 1-100 lot	Forex Currency Pairs and Commodities: 0.01 - 100 hands Index: 1-100 lots	Forex Currency Pairs and Commodities: 0.01-100 lot index: 1-100 lot

User interface: MT4 and MT5 provide a simple interface。ActTrader, on the other hand, distinguishes itself by offering three interfaces。The flexibility of this change allows users to build the interface according to their preferences, making traders feel comfortable。

Trading tools: Fxview's three platforms all support standard forex pairs, global indices and commodities。On the other hand, MT5 also adds stock trading capabilities。Therefore, MT5 is more suitable for traders who want to own more assets (especially stocks)。

Time frame: MT5 has 21 time frames, so there are more opportunities to analyze market fluctuations。ActTrader only has 11 time frames.。It combines the simplicity of MT4 with the complexity of MT5.。

Execution and Order Types: MT5 has 6 pending order types, allowing traders to execute various strategic choices。

Indicators and Analysis Objects: MT5 has the most default indicators (38) and analysis objects (44)。Traders who rely primarily on technical analysis will find a greater choice of tools in MT5 more helpful。

Visualizing algorithmic trading and advanced features: ActTrader is the frontrunner when it comes to visualizing algorithmic trading, thus providing a more friendly atmosphere for traders targeting algorithmic methods。Other powerful features of the platform include: multi-account manager and detachable windows, mainly for professional traders who manage multiple accounts at the same time。

News section, economic calendar and market depth: In addition to the important "news section," only MT5 provides practical tools such as economic calendar and market depth.。For traders who base their decisions on fundamental analysis, these features are invaluable。

Hedging and EA Trading: All three platforms support hedging and EA (Smart Trading System) trading, ensuring the flexibility for traders to implement various strategies。

Compatibility: Broad compatibility across all platforms for different operating systems including Windows, Mac, Android, iOS and Web Trader。

Which trading platform is better?？

To find the best option, you need to consider three important factors: the platform's ease of use, transaction quality, and availability.。

Among them, ActTrader is a better choice for both novice and experienced traders。It has an excellent interface, reliable trading conditions, and is quite fast。

The only downside of ActTrader is that not all brokers offer it, unlike MT4 and MT5 which almost every broker has。But if you are using Fxview, I suggest you use ActTrader。

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Fxview is a brokerage brand with 13 years of experience, regulated by CySEC and FSCA。They provide technology to some of the world's leading listed and unlisted financial services entities and serve millions of customers in more than 180 countries.。