CMC Markets

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CMC Markets is a well-regarded forex broker and CFD provider offering broad market access on its platforms, with integrated charting, research, education, and risk management tools.
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Key facts

8/10
Our rating
#75
Trust rank
1989
Founded
8
Licences
230
Countries accepted
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Broker typeMarket Maker
RegulationASIC; BaFin; CIRO; FCA; FFAJ; FMA; JFSA; MAS
PlatformsMT4, Proprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals
Fee levelLow

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Pros

  • • Competitive spreads with commission-based pricing options
  • • Fast execution with deep liquidity
  • • Advanced Next Generation platform and MT4 support
  • • Very wide range of FX pairs
  • • Guaranteed Stop-Loss Orders (GSLOs)

    • Cons

  • • Market-maker execution; no ECN/DMA forex
  • • No MetaTrader 5 (MT5) support
  • • Inactivity fee after 12 months of no trading
  • • Does not accept U.S. clients
  • • No built-in social/copy-trading

    • Key Features

  • • Top Tier Regulation and Client Fund Segregation
  • • Forex CFDs and Spread Betting
  • • Next Generation Platform and MT4 Support
  • • Advanced Charting and Pattern Recognition Tools
  • • Guaranteed Stop Loss Orders and Risk Management
  • • Extensive Range of Tradable Instruments

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    Where This Broker Ranks

    CMC Markets is not in the top 10 for any country or territory we rank yet. Each list shows the ten highest-rated brokers that accept clients there. How we rate brokers · All rankings by country

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    the broker is licensed in several regions by financial regulators. It holds client money in segregated accounts at approved banks, separate from company funds. You get standard risk controls and regular audits as required by law. Extra protections, such as negative balance protection or compensation schemes, can depend on your location and account type. You should read the local terms and disclosures before you open an account. This is general information only and not financial, legal, or investment advice.

    You can trade major, minor, and some exotic currency pairs. the broker offers a web and mobile platform, and also a desktop platform used by many traders. You get charting, technical studies, watchlists, alerts, and drawing tools. Depth of market and advanced order types are available on some accounts. API access may be available in select regions. Features and instrument lists can vary by jurisdiction. Check the product schedule and platform guide for your location. This is general information only and not financial, legal, or investment advice.

    Pricing includes a spread, and may include a separate commission on some account structures or products. You may also pay financing charges for holding positions overnight and conversion costs when you trade in a different account currency. Market data, premium tools, and certain order types can carry fees. Inactivity and account service fees can apply under some conditions. Actual costs depend on your region, product, and platform. Review the rate card and legal documents before you trade. This is general information only and not financial, legal, or investment advice.

    Orders follow an order execution policy designed to achieve fair outcomes. Fill quality and speed depend on market conditions, liquidity, and your order type. You can place market, limit, stop, and trailing orders. Slippage can happen during fast markets or gaps. Stop-loss orders with slippage protection are available on some products for a premium, subject to size and distance rules. Partial fills or rejections can occur if quoted size is not available. Read the execution policy. This is general information only and not financial, legal, or investment advice.

    You can fund your account by bank transfer and supported cards. Some regions also support local payment options. Withdrawals return to the original source where possible and follow fraud checks. Processing times depend on your bank, method, and region. The broker may charge fees for some methods, and third parties can charge their own fees. Your bank name must match your trading account. Limits and hold times can apply to new deposits. Check the funding page and terms for your location. This is general information only and not financial, legal, or investment advice.

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