Proven interface since 2005
More than 20 years of use and a stable interface familiar to most Forex traders.
MetaTrader 4 is a Forex trading platform launched by MetaQuotes in 2005. Its proven interface, its stability and its ecosystem of trading robots (Expert Advisors) and custom indicators written in MQL4 still make it a long-standing benchmark platform for Forex traders in 2026.
Among the CIRO-authorized brokers in our comparison, four offer MT4: AvaTrade, FOREX.com, OANDA and Fortrade. MetaQuotes stopped selling new MT4 licences to brokers in 2018, but brokers that already held one continue to offer the platform, which still receives updates.
MT4 particularly suits Forex traders who use existing automated strategies, who have invested time in learning MQL4, or who want a simple, fast interface. For multi-asset trading or more advanced features, MetaTrader 5 is worth considering.
Which Canadian brokers offer MetaTrader 4?
4 brokers in our comparison offer MetaTrader 4 to Canadian clients, ranked by overall rating.
- 1
- $100 minimum deposit
- CIRO-authorized, CIPF member
- Forex, CFDs, options, indices
- 2
- Subsidiary of StoneX (NYSE)
- More than 80 currency pairs
- TradingView integration
- 3
- No minimum deposit required
- Some of the lowest spreads in the industry
- Native TradingView integration
- 4
- $200 minimum deposit
- Free education included
- CIRO-authorized
Ranking updated on , based on our public 40-criteria methodology.
Not available in Canada at Questrade and Plus500, according to these brokers' platform pages consulted in November 2026. Always check availability on the broker's official website before opening an account.
What does MetaTrader 4 offer?
Large Expert Advisor ecosystem
Thousands of MQL4 robots and indicators available on the MetaTrader Market and specialist forums.
Light and fast
A platform built for Forex, light on resources, usable on a modest computer or a virtual private server (VPS).
Active community
Forums, tutorials and training widely available online.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. MetaQuotes still releases MT4 updates for brokers that already offer it, even though it has not sold new MT4 licences since 2018.
MT4 is optimized for Forex, with a very large MQL4 ecosystem. MT5 targets multi-asset trading, with more timeframes, more order types and a more modern MQL5 language.
Among the CIRO-authorized brokers in our comparison, AvaTrade, FOREX.com, OANDA and Fortrade offer MT4 in Canada. Always check the broker's official platforms page to confirm availability.
Yes, as stock CFDs at some brokers. To buy stocks outright in Canada, you need to go through an investment dealer such as Questrade, which offers its own Edge platform.
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