What is the minimum deposit at CMC Markets?

CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0 to open a live trading account.

Is CMC Markets regulated?

Yes. CMC Markets holds licenses with FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS. Client funds are held in segregated accounts and retail clients benefit from negative balance protection where required by the relevant regulator.

What is the maximum leverage at CMC Markets?

CMC Markets offers maximum leverage of 1:30, depending on the instrument and the client's jurisdiction. Retail leverage may be lower under local regulation.

Which trading platforms does CMC Markets support?

CMC Markets supports Next Generation, MetaTrader 4, CMC Mobile across CFD, Professional, Corporate account types.

How do I open an account with CMC Markets?

Open the application and choose CFD or Corporate Complete the appropriateness test on derivatives knowledge Verify identity - usually instant for UK and AU residents Fund the account with any amount you choose Set up the Next Generation platform workspace and start trading

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Q: What are CMC Markets's spreads and fees?

Spreads at CMC Markets start from 0.3. Commission-free on FX, indices and commodities; share CFDs carry a per-trade commission. Holding costs applied nightly on leveraged positions.

Advanced charts, LSE-listed

4.7BrokaBoy score (see user reviews below for platform ratings)

FCA · ASIC · BaFin · MAS

Min Deposit

Max Leverage

1:30

Spread From

0.3

Platforms

Next Generation

Regulation

FCA

Founded

1989

Overview

CMC Markets delivers a professional-grade proprietary platform with 12,000+ instruments and some of the best charting in the industry. LSE-listed and FCA-regulated.

CMC Markets supports CFDs, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto across 3 platforms, and offers CFD, Professional, Corporate accounts to cover most trader profiles. Regulation is held with FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS.

With spreads starting from 0.3 and leverage up to 1:30, it's positioned for traders getting started who value charting and professional.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Best-in-class charting
12,000+ instruments
No minimum deposit
LSE-listed

Cons

No stock ownership
Complex for beginners

Trading conditions

Asset class	Spread	Commission	Max Leverage
Forex majors (EUR/USD)	0.3 pips	$0	1:30
Indices (US500)	0.6 pts	$0	1:200
Commodities (Gold)	0.50	$0	1:100
Crypto (BTC/USD)	0.5%	$0	1:5
Stock CFDs	N/A	$0.02 / share	1:20

Platforms & tools

Next Generation

MetaTrader 4

CMC Mobile

Regulation & safety

FCA

ASIC

BaFin

MAS

CMC Markets is regulated across 4 jurisdictions, with client funds held in segregated accounts. Retail clients are protected by negative balance protection where required by the relevant regulator.

Fees breakdown

Illustrative summary - confirm current pricing on CMC Markets's own website.

Spread type

Variable spreads from 0.3 pips on major FX pairs.

Commission

Commission-free on FX, indices and commodities; share CFDs carry a per-trade commission.

Overnight / swap

Holding costs applied nightly on leveraged positions.

Withdrawals

No withdrawal fee; inactivity fee charged after 12 months of no trading activity.

Opening an account with CMC Markets

1Open the application and choose CFD or Corporate
2Complete the appropriateness test on derivatives knowledge
3Verify identity - usually instant for UK and AU residents
4Fund the account with any amount you choose
5Set up the Next Generation platform workspace and start trading

User reviews

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