# How to Connect Vantage Markets MT4 to Trader Journal

> Vantage Markets (formerly Vantage FX) is an ASIC-regulated broker popular for ECN trading. Here is how to connect your Vantage MT4 account to Trader Journal.

**Tags:** vantage, vantage-fx, mt4, broker-setup, asic, automatic-tracking

**URL:** https://traderjournal.app/broker-setup/how-to-connect-vantage-markets-mt4-to-trader-journal

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# How to Connect Vantage Markets MT4 to Trader Journal

Vantage Markets (rebranded from Vantage FX) is an ASIC-regulated broker known for ECN pricing and tight spreads. Here is the complete Trader Journal connection guide.

## Vantage MT4 Server Names

- **Vantage International Group Limited-Live** (most common)
- **Vantage International Group Limited-Live2**
- **Vantage FX International-Live** (older accounts under previous brand)

Your server appears in MT4 terminal bottom-right.

## Setup

### Install EA

Download `TraderJournal.ex4` from Trader Journal app. Copy to MT4 Data Folder → MQL4 → Experts. Refresh.

### WebRequests

Tools → Options → Expert Advisors → Allow WebRequests → `https://api.traderjournal.app`.

### Attach EA

Drag to chart. Enter API key. AutoTrading on.

### Confirm

Account in Trader Journal within 60 seconds.

## Vantage Account Types

**Standard STP:** Variable spreads from 1.0 pip, no commission. Spread cost embedded in each trade.

**Raw ECN:** Raw spreads from 0.0 pips, $3 commission per side per standard lot. Commission tracked per trade in Trader Journal.

**Pro ECN:** Volume-based commission discounts for higher volume traders. Same Trader Journal setup.

## RAW ECN Spread Analysis

Vantage RAW ECN is popular with traders who want to see their true spread cost. In Trader Journal, the commission tracking lets you calculate:

- Total commission paid per month
- Commission as a percentage of gross profit
- Net profit after spread and commission

This data helps you evaluate whether your strategy's edge is sufficient to cover real-world trading costs.

## Troubleshooting

**Symbol suffix (.a on some instruments):** Vantage appends `.a` to some CFD symbols. Trader Journal strips known suffixes automatically.

**Vantage Social copy trading:** If you copy via Vantage Social, the trades appear in your MT4 account and sync to Trader Journal normally.