What is Metatrader?

Question: What is MetaTrader

Answer: MetaTrader is an independent trading platform that was developed for trading forex, options, and futures.

MetaTrader is made by the MetaQuotes company and it was created in 2002. MetaTrader was one of the first truly programmable trading platforms that came complete with its own programming language.

MetaTrader is a software platform that is independent of the forex broker. The brokers that support using the metatrader platform do package their own versions, but the back end software is maintained by the MetaQuotes Software Corporation.

The metatrader platform is most well known for it's diverse technical analysis ability and the ability to run Forex Robots and Expert Advisors.