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CMC Markets is a London-listed broker founded in 1989, with one of the largest ranges of currency pairs in the industry on its own Next Generation platform.
Serving you from: CMC Markets UK plc — FCA #173730 Tier 1
Strengths
- Listed on the London Stock Exchange
- Tier 1 licences in the UK, Australia, Germany, Canada and Singapore
- Very large number of currency pairs
Weaknesses
- MetaTrader offering is limited
- No copy trading
- Not available in many emerging markets
Best for: Traders in the UK, Australia and Canada who want a listed broker with a strong own platform.
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Key facts
- Founded
- 1989
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Publicly listed
- LSE: CMCX
- Group regulators
- FCA, ASIC, BaFin, CIRO, MAS, FMA, DFSA
- Min. deposit
- $0
- Platforms
- Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView
- Execution
- Market maker
- Copy trading
- No
- Islamic account
- No
- Demo account
- Yes
Regulation and legal entities
A broker brand is usually several companies. The one you open an account with decides your leverage limit, whether you have negative balance protection, and which compensation scheme, if any, covers you.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Licence no. | Max. leverage | Our check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets UK plc United Kingdom · FSCS up to £85,000 | FCA Tier 1 | 173730 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| CMC Markets Asia Pacific Pty Ltd Australia | ASIC Tier 1 | 238054 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| CMC Markets Germany GmbH Germany · EdW up to €20,000 | BaFin Tier 1 | 154814 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| CMC Markets Canada Inc. Canada | CIRO Tier 1 | To be confirmed | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| CMC Markets Singapore Pte Ltd Singapore | MAS Tier 1 | To be confirmed | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| CMC Markets NZ Limited New Zealand | FMA Tier 2 | To be confirmed | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| CMC Markets Middle East Ltd United Arab Emirates | DFSA Tier 2 | To be confirmed | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
Accounts and fees
Spreads we measured
We have not measured live spreads for this broker yet. Until we do, cost does not count towards its rating.
Platforms and execution
CMC Markets offers Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView. Execution model as described by the broker: Market maker.
Deposits and withdrawals
We have not run our own deposit and withdrawal test with this broker yet. When we do, the log appears here with dates and times.
Country availability
Pick your country at the top of the page to see which CMC Markets entity would serve you.
Not accepted, according to the broker: United States.
Alternatives with a shared regulator
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive Brokers Since 1978 · NASDAQ: IBKR | 91/99 | CFTC/NFA #0258600 Interactive Brokers LLC | $0 | Own platform, TradingView | Review Visit Interactive BrokersOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| City Index Since 1983 · NASDAQ: SNEX (parent) | 89/99 | FCA #446717 StoneX Financial Ltd | — | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit City IndexOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Swissquote Since 1996 · SIX: SQN | 89/99 | FINMA Swissquote Bank Ltd | $1,000 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform | Review Visit SwissquoteOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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Frequently asked questions
Is CMC Markets regulated?
CMC Markets operates through 7 legal entities in our database, holding licences or registrations with: FCA, ASIC, BaFin, CIRO, MAS, FMA, DFSA. Which entity you sign up with depends on where you live, and so does the protection you get. Check the licence number on the regulator's own register before you deposit.
What is the minimum deposit at CMC Markets?
CMC Markets advertises a minimum first deposit of $0 on its entry-level account. The amount can differ by entity, account type and payment method.
Which trading platforms does CMC Markets offer?
CMC Markets offers: Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView. Platform availability can vary between its entities.
Is CMC Markets a safe broker?
No broker is risk-free. Our Global Trust Score for CMC Markets is 91 out of 99. The score reflects the regulator tier of the entity that serves you, the group's other licences, company structure and track record. It says nothing about whether trading will be profitable for you.