Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets, CFDs, OTC options or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
An award-winning trading experience for CFD traders¹
Trade with leverage on forex, indices, commodities, cryptos, shares and more. Access key markets on the globally renowned WebTrader, or choose from over 1200 instruments on our powerful mobile app.
- Established 2005
- 1M+ global clients²
- FTSE 250 group
- Trustpilot | Great 4.0 out of 5
0.0
Pips FX minimum spread⁴
1:200
Maximum retail leverage
0.01
Micro lot trading*
12,000
Financial instruments⁴
24/5
Dedicated customer support
*Trade one-hundredth the size of a standard lot
Why trade with CMC Markets?
London-based server
Our London based server and industry reputation helps us provide a tier-one liquidity solution, so we can consistently deliver lightning-quick execution speeds⁴.
35+ years' experience
Founded in 1989, CMC Markets provides its clients with local expertise, backed by the security and financial strength of a global company.
Unrestricted trading
Our WebTrader platforms have no restrictions on minimum stop-loss or take-profit distances and limits, especially useful for high-volume traders.
Hedge your positions
Go long and short at the same time on a specific instrument, with no interruption for traders using Expert Advisors (EAs).
Free premium indicators and EAs
Hone your technical analysis with our suite of free additional premium indicators and EAs.
Straightforward funding
Deposit and withdraw funds easily, and whenever you want to.
Platforms
CMC Web platform
We've invested over £100m into our award-winning platform⁴, creating pioneering technology to suit all trading styles.
- Advanced order execution
- Intuitive charting, with mobile-optimised charts
- Pattern recognition scanner
- Market sentiment gauge
- Morningstar equity research & Reuters news
Mobile
Packed with powerful features, yet intuitive and accessible to all traders. Whatever the next step in your trading journey, our mobile platform can help you get there.
Download on the
App Store
Get it on
Google Play
Desktop, laptop & Tablet
We designed our web platform to be powerful and intuitive. It combines cutting-edge features, enhanced security, fast execution and top-notch analytics. Built to accommodate any trading strategy.
Popular forex pairs
Superior execution and
reliability
Our pioneering technology and highly-regarded customer service, alongside a choice of powerful platforms, offers an ideal combination for serious traders.
100%
Automated execution
Your trades will be filled without any dealer intervention.
97.9%
Fill rate⁵
We fulfil your order without off-quotes, and wherever possible at the price you see.
99.99%
Platform stability⁶
Fast withdrawals
Join over 1 million global traders and investors
Apply for a live account
Apply and verify your account in a few simple steps.
Fund your account
Deposit seamlessly via card, bank transfer or online banking.
Place a trade
One-touch trading on 1 200+ global instruments on the WebTrader Next Generation trading platforms.
Transparency in everything we do
We believe it’s important that our clients understand our business model and the value that CMC Markets can provide, whether you’re an individual or a business.
How do I open an account?
Once you’ve decided trading with us follow the registration links on our website.
I opened a Next Generation-based platform account do i need to register an account on mobile App?
As the two platforms operate on same server, you’ll need need to apply for an Mobile account.
Which documents do I need to provide for a live account application?
CMC Markets utilises technology that can read a variety of identification and address documents. Generally, we will need an official identification document, such as a passport and a proof of address document like a utility bill or bank statement. You will be prompted to upload electronic versions at the verification stage.
Can I open a demo account before I apply for a live account?
When u register for an account with us, automatically a demo account is created for you and you can use the demo account for practice before u verify or start trading with the live account.
What account types does CMC Markets offer?
We offer a standard CFD trading account and our FX Active trading account. The FX Active account features 0.0 minimum spreads on 6 major FX pairs (EUR/USD, AUD/USD, GBP/USD, NZD/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY) and charges a 0.0025% commission.
FX Active is designed for active forex traders but also includes all our other instruments, such as indices, shares , commodities and cryptocurrencies.
How can I deposit into my account?
We offer a wide range of payment methods including credit cards, and online banking. To view the full list of deposit methods, log in to your client portal and view the funding options.
Is CMC Markets regulated?
CMC Markets has 15 global offices, including in the UK, Australia, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore and Bermuda. CMC Markets’ entities are licensed and regulated by the local authorities, for example, CMC Markets Bermuda is licensed to conduct investment business and digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (‘BMA’).
How does CMC Markets protect my money?
As a CMC Markets’ client, your money is held separately from CMC Markets’ own funds. It is held in segregated client bank accounts distributed across a range of major banks, which are regularly assessed against our risk criteria. Under the BMA rules, retail clients must be provided with negative balance protection. This means that your maximum loss is the amount you have deposited with us.
What is the maximum leverage offered by CMC Markets?
For retail clients, the maximum leverage you can currently trade with is 200:1 (or 0.5% margin) with our CFD trading and FX Active accounts.
How can I withdraw my funds?
Log in to your webtrader client portal or our trading platform and follow the instructions in the funding section.
How can I reset my password?
You can reset your account password directly on the webtrader, at login page by clicking forgot password and follow the instructions.
What is the complaints procedure at CMC Markets?
Our aim is to provide a high level of service to all our clients, all of the time. We value all feedback and use it to enhance our products and services. We appreciate that from time to time things can go wrong, or there can be misunderstandings. We are committed to dealing with queries and complaints positively and sympathetically. Where we are at fault, we aim to put things right at the earliest opportunity. You can contact us at global@cmc-markets.com to begin your account query. Please note that all queries and complaints will be handled in English.
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1 Awards include: Best Mobile Trading Platform, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024; Broker of the Year 2011-2023, Canstar Online Share Trading; No.1 Web Platform, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2023; Best Forex Broker, Good Money Guide Awards 2023; Best In-House Analysts, Professional Trader Awards 2023; No.1 Platform Technology, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2022; Best CFD Provider, Online Money Awards 2022.
21.621 million unique user logins for the CMC Markets trading and investing platforms globally, as at August 2024.
3 Spreads from 0.0 pips on six major forex pairs, and a 25% spread discount on 300+ other forex pairs, with a low, fixed commission at $2.50 per $100,000 notional value, with our FX Active account.
4 0.066 seconds MT4 CFD median trade execution time, August 2023.
5 97.876% of MT4 market open orders were filled at quote, 31 August 2023.
6 99.99%+ MT4 core platform uptime, 1-31 August 2023.