How to view Indices in MT4

[Joner]

Hi. I'm doing some back testing on an EA and want to test some indices like US30, US500 etc, but I can only see FX symbols in my options. How can I open or add indices to MT4. BTW this is a demo account, not sure if that makes any difference.

Thanks

[OfentseIG]

15 hours ago, Joner said:

Hi. I'm doing some back testing on an EA and want to test some indices like US30, US500 etc, but I can only see FX symbols in my options. How can I open or add indices to MT4. BTW this is a demo account, not sure if that makes any difference.

Thanks

Hi @Joner

Thanks for reaching out. Just check 'View' > 'Symbols' > and select the folder Indices. You would be able to click on Show so they appear in your watchlist. All the best, OfentseIG

[Joner]

Hi. Thanks for response. When I go to "View>Symbols" I only have one folder which is "Forex"

Thanks Ian

[OfentseIG]

On 07/01/2023 at 12:59, Joner said:

Hi. Thanks for response. When I go to "View>Symbols" I only have one folder which is "Forex"

Thanks Ian

Hi @Joner

Could you please confirm if you used the IG link to download MT4? https://www.ig.com/uk/trading-platforms/metatrader-4/download-mt4

Thanks, OfentseIG

[Joner]

Hi. It was some time ago but I am pretty sure I did. Is there a way to see?

Or should I just just re-install, btw I am using an Apple Mac, not sure if that makes any difference.

Thanks Ian

[OfentseIG]

16 minutes ago, Joner said:

Hi. It was some time ago but I am pretty sure I did. Is there a way to see?

Or should I just just re-install, btw I am using an Apple Mac, not sure if that makes any difference.

Thanks Ian

Hi @Joner

Please try re-installing. 

These markets are always available when accessing MT4 through the IG server. All the best, OfentseIG