How to Settle Existing Positions in MT4 (Mac)
In MT4, you can execute a market close at any time during trading hours. The method for market closing varies slightly depending on whether one-click trading is enabled.
How to Close with One-Click Trading Enabled
The methods for market closing with one-click trading enabled are mainly two:
・Close from the Terminal
・Close on the Chart
Closing from the Terminal①
Click the '×' button at the far right of the position you wish to close in the 'Trade Tab' of the Terminal to close it.
Closing from the Terminal②
Right-click on the position you want to close within the 'Trade Tab' of the Terminal and select 'Close Order', which will close the position.
Closing from the Chart
Right-click on the line indicating the position or the closing order on the chart, and select 'Close' from the menu that appears to close the position.
How to Close without One-Click Trading Enabled
The method for market closing without one-click trading is done through the order placement window.
The main methods to display the order placement window are:
・From the Terminal
・From the Chart
Displaying from the Terminal①
Click the '×' button at the far right of the position you wish to close in the 'Trade Tab' of the Terminal to display it.
Displaying from the Terminal②
Right-click on the position you want to close within the 'Trade Tab' of the Terminal and select 'Close Order', which will display it.
Displaying from the Chart
Right-click on the line indicating the position or the closing order on the chart, and select 'Close' from the menu that appears to display it.
Closing in the Order Placement Window
Click the yellow market close button in the displayed order placement window to complete the closure.
How to Partially Close an Existing Position in MT4
In MT4, you can also partially close an existing position.
Partial closure of positions is mainly done from the Terminal.
Double-click on the position you wish to partially close in the 'Trade Tab' of the Terminal.
Change the quantity in the displayed position window to the number of lots you want to close, and tapping the yellow market close button will only close the specified number of lots.
