CMC Markets Review
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Fast Facts
ASIC (Australia)
IIROC (Canada)
FMA (New Zealand)
MAS (Singapore)
Account types
| Spread Betting Account | CFD Account | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | ||
| Maximum Leverage | 1:500 | |
| Spread from (pips) | ||
| Commission per lot (USD) | 0 | |
| Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 | |
| Step | ||
| Execution Type | ||
| Trading Instruments | Crypto, Stocks, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Forex | |
| Margin Call | ||
| Stop out | 50% | |
| Swap Free | ||
| Currency | GBP, EUR | SEK, NOK, CAD, NZD, SGD, PLN, AUD, GBP, EUR, USD |
Deposits / Withdrawals
- Deposit Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire Transfer
- Withdrawal Methods: Bank Wire Transfer, MasterCard, Visa
- Account Currencies: GBP, EUR, SEK, NOK, CAD, NZD, SGD, PLN, AUD, USD
Contact Info and Support
CMC Markets UK 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, UK
Traffic information
| Category | Metrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | Global Rank | 33665 |
| Country Code | AU | |
| Country Rank | 1400 | |
| Category Rank | 27 | |
| Engagement metrics | Visits | 1572050 |
| Bounce Rate | 0.3218 | |
| Pageviews per Visit | 3.46 | |
| Avg. Visit Duration | 184.52 | |
| Estimated monthly visits | December 2025 | 1465146 |
| January 2026 | 1761522 | |
| February 2026 | 1572050 | |
| Top countries | Australia (AU) | 38.85% |
| United Kingdom (GB) | 14.42% | |
| Canada (CA) | 9.12% | |
| Singapore (SG) | 7.32% | |
| Germany (DE) | 6.5% | |
| Traffic sources | Direct | 60.77% |
| Search | 33.13% | |
| Referrals | 4.22% | |
| Social | 1.11% | |
| Paid Referrals | 0.71% | |
| 0.06% | ||
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| cmc | 182790 ◦ $1.7 ◦ $27400 | |
| cmc invest | 15870 ◦ $6.69 ◦ $12660 | |
| bitcoin | 8191180 ◦ $7150 | |
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About CMC Markets
CMC Markets is a UK-headquartered broker established in 1989. It is authorised and regulated by multiple tier-1 regulators, including the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under registration numbers 173730 and 170627, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) with license number 238054, and the New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FSP41187). The company also appears on registers of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The official website operates at cmcmarkets.com. FCA, Official site
The broker provides access to a wide range of asset classes, including forex, commodities, indices, equities, CFDs, and cryptocurrencies. Trading is available through MetaTrader 4 (MT4). CMC Markets offers two account types: Spread Betting and CFD. Both accounts feature a minimum deposit of 0 GBP, spreads without additional commission fees, leverage up to 1:500, and a stop-out level of 50%. Supported base currencies range from GBP and EUR on the Spread Betting account to an extended list including USD, AUD, CAD, SGD, NZD, and others for CFD. Both accounts enable hedging, scalping, Expert Advisors (EAs), and provide negative balance protection. Islamic accounts are not available. Official site, FMA
Who it’s for
- Traders seeking FCA, ASIC, and FMA-regulated environments.
- Clients interested in trading a broad range of instruments including forex, equities, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.
- Users who require high leverage options up to 1:500.
- Active traders applying strategies like scalping, hedging, and automated EAs on MT4.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Authorised and regulated by multiple top-tier regulators (FCA, ASIC, FMA).
- Comprehensive market coverage including forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.
- No minimum deposit, commission-free account types with tight spreads.
- Support for advanced trading strategies including scalping and Expert Advisors.
- Negative balance protection provided.
Cons
- No Islamic (swap-free) account option available.
- Trading limited to MT4 platform, no mention of proprietary or additional platforms in this context.
