CMC Markets
CMC Markets
London-listed broker founded in 1989 with an award-winning Next Generation platform, over 10,000 instruments, and regulation across the UK, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, and Germany.
At a glance
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CMC Markets is a London-listed broker founded in 1989 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it pairs the transparency of a public company with an award-winning Next Generation platform and a range of over 10,000 instruments.
The firm is regulated across six jurisdictions, holding authorisations from the UK's FCA, Australia's ASIC, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), New Zealand's FMA, Canada's CIRO and Germany's BaFin.
Markets are available through the Next Generation platform as well as MetaTrader 4 and TradingView, covering forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs and bonds. Pricing is spread-only with EUR/USD typically from around 0.7 pips and no separate commission on CFDs, and there is no minimum deposit to open an account.
Retail leverage is capped at 1:30 under FCA and ASIC rules, rising to as much as 1:500 for eligible professional clients. With a FinPip rating of 4.5 out of 5, CMC Markets suits traders who want a heavily regulated, publicly listed broker with a deep instrument range and a feature-rich proprietary platform.
The bottom line
London-listed broker founded in 1989 with an award-winning Next Generation platform, over 10,000 instruments, and regulation across the UK, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, and Germany.
Regulation & Safety
- FCA
- ASIC
- MAS
- FMA (NZ)
- CIRO
- BaFin
Key facts
Fees & Spreads
- Min. deposit
- $0
- Spreads from
- 0.7 pips (EUR/USD)
- Leverage
- 1:30 for retail clients under FCA/ASIC; up to 1:500 for eligible professional clients.
Spread notes: Spread-only pricing with EUR/USD typically from around 0.7 pips; no separate commission on CFDs. Spreads widen on smaller instruments and outside peak hours.
Platforms
- NGNext Generation
MetaTrader 4
TradingView
- Forex
- Indices
- Commodities
- Shares
- ETFs
- Bonds
Pros
- Listed on the London Stock Exchange, trading since 1989
- Award-winning Next Generation platform with 10,000+ instruments
- Strong regulation across six jurisdictions
Cons
- No MetaTrader 5 or cTrader
- Next Generation platform has a learning curve for beginners
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