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CMC Markets

CMC Markets

Compliant
Company Name
CMC Markets
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Founded
Founded in 1989
  • FCA
  • ASIC
  • MAS
  • BaFin
  • FSCA
Overall Score
9.2/10
Min Deposit
$0
Max Leverage
1:30 (retail)
EUR/USD Spread
0.7 pips
Trading Platforms
MT4, Next Generation
Withdrawal Speed
1-2 business days

Overview

CMC Markets is a UK-based FTSE 250 listed company and one of the world's leading spread betting and CFD providers. Founded in 1989 by Peter Cruddas, CMC Markets has grown to serve clients in over 30 countries with access to more than 10,000 instruments.

Basic Information

Company Name
CMC Markets
Founded
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Official Website
https://www.cmcmarkets.com
Instruments
Forex, CFD, Shares, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Treasuries
Account Types
Standard, Professional

Regulation

Regulatory licenses and compliance status of this broker

  • FCAVerified

    FCA · License Number FRN 173730

  • ASICVerified

    ASIC · License Number AFSL 238054

  • MASVerified

    MAS · License Number CMS100725

  • BaFinVerified

    BaFin · License Number BaFin ID 121212

  • FSCAVerified

    FSCA · License Number FSP 40515

Trading Conditions

Trading Conditions

Max Leverage
1:30 (retail)
EUR/USD Spread
0.7 pips
Trading Platforms
MT4, Next Generation
Account Types
Standard, Professional

Deposits & Withdrawals

Deposit Methods

  • Bank Transfer
  • Credit/Debit Card
  • PayPal
Deposit Speed—
Deposit FeeFree

Withdrawal Methods

  • Bank Transfer
  • Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal Speed1-2 business days
Withdrawal FeeFree

Scoring Details

Regulatory QualificationWeight 30%
9.3
Trading EnvironmentWeight 20%
9.1
Fund SafetyWeight 15%
9.2
User ReputationWeight 15%
9.2
Platform FeaturesWeight 10%
9.0
Customer ServiceWeight 10%
8.7

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • No minimum deposit required
  • Award-winning Next Generation platform
  • Over 10,000 tradable instruments
  • FTSE 250 listed company
  • Pattern recognition technology
  • Multi-jurisdiction regulation
  • Free guaranteed stop-loss on qualifying accounts
  • Comprehensive research tools

Cons

  • Limited cryptocurrency offering
  • No MT5 support
  • Inactivity fee after 12 months
  • Spread betting limited to UK and Ireland