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How to Access Contract Specifications in MT4 and MT5

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When trading Commodity CFDs, it's essential to understand the specific contract terms. Here's how to find contract specifications within your trading platforms:

In MT4 Platform:

  1. Open your MT4 platform and locate the "Market Watch" panel (typically on the left side)

  2. Right-click on your desired commodity market

  3. Select "Specification" from the dropdown menu

  4. A new window will open displaying all contract specifications for that commodity

Quick Tip: To view specifications for all available symbols at once, press the keyboard shortcut CTRL + U, or right-click on "Market Watch" and select "Symbols" from the menu.

In MT5 Platform:

  1. Open your MT5 platform and find the "Market Watch" window

  2. Right-click on the commodity you're interested in

  3. Choose "Specification" from the context menu

  4. Review the detailed contract specifications in the window that appears

Understanding these specifications is crucial as they provide important information about:

  • Contract size

  • Minimum price fluctuation

  • Trading hours

  • Margin requirements

  • Swap rates

  • Trading fees

For additional assistance with contract specifications, please contact our Live Chat support team through your Client Portal.

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