How to Download, Install and Login to XM MT5 for Mac

Trade on MT5 with a Mac

Fully compatible with all macOS up to and including Big Sur, with no need for Boot Camp or Parallels Desktop. The MT5 for Mac provides a range of functionalities to trade the global markets with no re-quotes and no order rejections.

• Over 1000 Instruments, including Stock CFDs, Stock Indices CFDs, Forex, CFDs on Precious Metals and CFDs on Energies.
• Full MT5 Account Functionality
• All Trading Order Types Supported
• Built-in Market Analysis Tools
• Full Expert Advisor Functionality
• Trading with Spreads as Low as Zero Pips
• One Click Trading
• Micro Lot Accounts
• Hedging Allowed

 

How to Install the MT5 on a Mac

• Open the MetaTrader5.dmg and follow the instructions on how to install it
• Go to Applications folder and open the MetaTrader5 app
• Right click on "Accounts", select "Open an Account"
• Type the name "XM Global Limited" and click "Find your broker"
• Click Next and select "Connect with an existing trade account"
• Enter your login and password
• Select the server on which your account is registered from the dropdown menu
• Click Finish

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How to Install Expert Advisors/Indicators on the MT5 for Mac and access log files

• In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go Go to Folder
• Copy/paste the path below and replace my-user with your Mac’s username: /Users/my-user/Library/Application Support/MetaTrader 5/Bottles/metatrader5/drive_c/Program Files/MetaTrader 5
• Install Expert Advisors to MQL5/Experts folder and restart the MetaTrader5 so the application can recognize your EAs
• Install Indicators to MQL5/Indicators folder and restart the MetaTrader5 so the application can recognize your Indicators
• Find log files under log folder

MT5 for Mac Main Features

• Works seamlessly with expert advisors and custom indicators
• One click trading
• Internal mailing system
• Complete technical analysis with over 50 indicators
• Ability to create various custom indicators and different time periods
• Ability to handle a vast number of trading orders
• History database management, and historic data export/import
• Full data backup and security guaranteed

How to Uninstall the MT5 for Mac?

• STEP 1: Open your Applications folder
• STEP 2: Move the MT5 for Mac to Trash

 

XM MT5 FAQ

How can I gain access to the MT5 platform?

To start trading on the MT5 platform you need to have an MT5 trading account. It is not possible to trade on the MT5 platform with your existing MT4 account. To open an MT5 account click here.

Can I use my MT4 account ID to access MT5?

No, you can’t. You need to have an MT5 trading account. To open an MT5 account click here.

How do I get my MT5 account validated?

If you are already an XM client with an MT4 account, you can open an additional MT5 account from the Members Area without having to re-submit your validation documents. However, if you are a new client you will need to provide us with all the necessary validation documents (i.e. Proof of Identity and Proof of Residency).

Can I trade stock CFDs with my existing MT4 trading account?

No, you cant. You need to have an MT5 trading account to trade stock CFDs. To open an MT5 account click here.

What instruments can I trade on MT5?

On the MT5 platform you can trade all the instruments available at XM including Stock CFDs, Stock Indices CFDs, Forex, CFDs on Precious Metals and CFDs on Energies.