Before placing a trade, it's important to understand the specifications of the CFD instrument you're trading, such as contract size, margin requirements, and swap rates. You can view this information directly on your MT4 or MT5 platform by following the steps below based on your device:
🖥️ Desktop (Windows / Mac)
1. Open Market Watch Panel： Platform Layout。
Ensure your symbol list is visible. Press Ctrl + M on your keyboard, or navigate to View > Market Watch via the top menu bar.
2. Right-Click the Symbol： Drop-down Context Menu。
Locate the specific CFD instrument or currency pair you want to review inside the Market Watch list, and right-click on it.
3. Select Specifications： Contract Parameters。
Click on "Specification" from the pop-up menu. A detailed window will open up displaying the complete technical attributes of that product.
📱 Mobile Applications (iOS & Android)
The steps to pull up contract parameters vary slightly depending on your smartphone's operating system:
| Platform | Step-by-Step Mobile Instructions |
|---|---|
| iOS (iPhone/iPad) | 1. Go to the Quotes tab at the bottom of the app screen. 2. Tap the specific CFD instrument you want to view. 3. Select Details from the pop-up options to view specification data. |
| Android | 1. Navigate to the main Quotes section. 2. Tap the specific CFD instrument you wish to investigate. 3. Select Symbol Properties from the menu list to open up its specifications. |
💡 What details should I look for?
The specifications window contains essential structural parameters for your trading strategy. Always pay close attention to Contract Size (how many units make up 1 standard lot), Minimal Volume (the smallest allowable position size), and Swap Long/Short (the overnight holding interest rates applied during rollover).