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CMC Markets vs Interactive Brokers
A field-by-field comparison based on the current BrokaBoy catalogue. Check current pricing and the regulated entity on each broker's website before deciding.
Some figures on this page are taken from broker-published information and have not yet been checked against current terms. Confirm details on the broker's website.
Last updated: 4 October 2026 · Reviewed by BrokaBoy Research Team
| Field | CMC Markets | Interactive Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| BrokaBoy score | 9.3/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Trustpilot rating | Trustpilot 4.2 (3,386 reviews) | Trustpilot 3.1 (5,486 reviews) |
| Listed minimum deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Advertised spread from | 0.0 pips | 0.1 pips |
| Advertised maximum leverage | 1:30 | 1:30 |
| Regulators | FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS | FCA, ASIC, MAS, SEC, CBI, NFA |
| Platforms | Next Generation, MetaTrader 4, CMC Mobile | Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, IBKR Desktop |
| Instruments | CFDs, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto |
| Account types | CFD, Professional, Corporate | IBKR Lite, IBKR Pro |
| Founded | 1989 | 1978 |
| Spread type | Variable spreads from 0.3 pips on major FX pairs. | Variable |
| Commission | Commission-free on FX, indices and commodities; share CFDs carry a per-trade commission. | Varies by account type |
| Overnight / swap | Holding costs applied nightly on leveraged positions. | Overnight swap charges apply on positions held past rollover. |
| Withdrawals | No withdrawal fee; inactivity fee charged after 12 months of no trading activity. | Most withdrawal methods are free; third-party fees may apply. |
Key differences
- CMC Markets has the higher BrokaBoy score (9.3/10 vs 8.8/10).
- Both brokers hold licences with FCA, ASIC, MAS.
- Only CMC Markets lists Next Generation, MetaTrader 4, CMC Mobile among its platforms.
- Only Interactive Brokers lists Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, IBKR Desktop among its platforms.
- Only CMC Markets lists CFDs among its instruments.
- Only Interactive Brokers lists Stocks among its instruments.
Which should you choose?
- Choose CMC Markets if access to CFDs is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose Interactive Brokers if access to Stocks is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose the broker whose regulated entity covers your country and provides the protections you need; confirm this on the regulator's register.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the lower minimum deposit, CMC Markets or Interactive Brokers?+
Both list the same minimum deposit of $0. Confirm current terms with each broker.
Are CMC Markets and Interactive Brokers regulated by the same authorities?+
They share FCA, ASIC, MAS. CMC Markets lists FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS; Interactive Brokers lists FCA, ASIC, MAS, SEC, CBI, NFA in our catalogue.
Which has the higher BrokaBoy score?+
CMC Markets scores 9.3/10 against 8.8/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data and excludes Trustpilot ratings.
Do CMC Markets and Interactive Brokers support the same platforms?+
No platform is listed by both brokers in our catalogue.
