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CMC Markets is an LSE-listed, FTSE 250 multi-asset trading and investing group founded in 1989. It offers CFDs/forex, spread betting in the UK and Ireland, options, stock/ETF investing in selected jurisdictions, and institutional platform/liquidity services through locally regulated entities. Key terms vary materially by region/entity.

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83

/100

Overall score

Overall score is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.

Based on evidence32 sources
Trust
87
Cost
78
Withdrawal
77

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Decision summary

83

/100

Overall

Overall is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.

Headline score from research fields, regulation evidence, and scoring payload.

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Forex/CFD traders comparing cost, platforms, trust, and withdrawal terms.

Watch out

Entity, country restrictions, and high-risk fee fields should be checked carefully.

Trust signal

Trust looks strong, with high-confidence evidence. Still verify country/entity terms.

Withdrawal signal

Withdrawal is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.

Deposit
No minimum deposit for UK/international trading accounts; UK equities page states minimum deposit amount £1 for share/E…
Pricing
Spreads from 0.2 points on UK spread betting/CFD account comparison; FX Active from 0.0 pips on six major FX pairs; international advertise…
Withdrawal
UK: same-day internal processing before cut-off for registered bank details; card issuer timing within an hour to five working days; domest…
Safety
Retail negative balance protection is disclosed for UK leveraged accounts and Bermuda retail clients; not available to professional clients…

Availability

Countries and restrictions

Availability can vary by legal entity, account type, and local regulation. Treat this as a shortlist signal and verify details with the broker before opening an account.

Restricted Countries

CMC states CFD services are not available to US residents; iOS app access is limited to listed permitted regions; broader availability depends on local law and entity.

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Evidence

Source-backed details

Trust5 fields

Regulators

CMC Markets group entities are regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, CIRO, BaFin, DFSA, and BMA, depending on client jurisdiction/entity.

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License Numbers

Known official registration/licence references include FCA 173730, FCA 948126, AFSL 238054, AFSL 246381, UEN 200605050E, BaFin 154814, DFSA f002740, Bermuda company 202302718, and CIRO/CIPF membership.

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Regulated Entities

Multiple local CMC Markets entities are disclosed; client entity depends on jurisdiction and product.

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Negative Balance Protection

Retail negative balance protection is disclosed for UK leveraged accounts and Bermuda retail clients; not available to professional clients; not applicable to cash equities.

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Investor Compensation

UK eligible clients: FSCS up to £85,000. Canada: CIPF membership. Other jurisdictions reviewed disclose segregation but no comparable amount in sources checked.

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Cost7 fields

Minimum Deposit

No minimum deposit for UK/international trading accounts; UK equities page states minimum deposit amount £1 for share/ETF investing.

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Spread From

Spreads from 0.2 points on UK spread betting/CFD account comparison; FX Active from 0.0 pips on six major FX pairs; international advertises 0.0 pips FX minimum spread.

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Commission

Commission varies by account/product: UK equities 0%; FX Active 0.0025% per transaction ($2.50 per $100k); share/ETF CFD commissions vary by market/account table.

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Maximum Leverage

Maximum leverage is entity/jurisdiction dependent: UK retail table shows 30:1; international page shows 1:200 maximum retail leverage; ASIC rules impose product-specific caps.

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Deposit Fee

UK deposits are free from CMC; external card issuer/bank charges may apply. Other regions require review of platform/client portal or local fee schedules.

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Withdrawal Fee

UK card and standard bank transfer withdrawals: no CMC charge; international transfers may carry fees displayed on platform.

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Inactivity Fee

UK leveraged accounts: £10/month after one year of inactivity if funds are available; no negative balance from dormancy; equities marked N/A in account comparison.

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Availability1 fields

Restricted Countries

CMC states CFD services are not available to US residents; iOS app access is limited to listed permitted regions; broader availability depends on local law and entity.

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Product5 fields

Tradable Assets

Tradable universe includes forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, rates/bonds/treasuries, options and some crypto CFDs, with counts varying by jurisdiction and platform.

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Trading Platforms

CMC proprietary web/mobile platforms, MT4, MT5 (international/Canada), and TradingView integration; exact availability varies by region/account.

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Account Types

Official account types include equities, CFD trading, options, FX Active, spread betting, corporate CFD, and CMC Invest plans depending on jurisdiction.

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Deposit Methods

Deposit methods vary by region: UK card/online banking/bank transfer; international card/bank transfer/crypto via Binance Pay/Neteller/Skrill; Canada CAD/USD credit card and wire transfer.

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Withdrawal Methods

UK withdrawals by card or bank transfer; international page advertises nominated bank account, card, cryptocurrency or digital wallet; third-party payments rejected/not supported.

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Things to verify

Restricted Countries

CMC states CFD services are not available to US residents; iOS app access is limited to listed permitted regions; broader availability depends on local law and entity.

Minimum Deposit

No minimum deposit for UK/international trading accounts; UK equities page states minimum deposit amount £1 for share/ETF investing.

Spread From

Spreads from 0.2 points on UK spread betting/CFD account comparison; FX Active from 0.0 pips on six major FX pairs; international advertises 0.0 pips FX minimum spread.

Commission

Commission varies by account/product: UK equities 0%; FX Active 0.0025% per transaction ($2.50 per $100k); share/ETF CFD commissions vary by market/account table.

Negative Balance Protection

Retail negative balance protection is disclosed for UK leveraged accounts and Bermuda retail clients; not available to professional clients; not applicable to cash equities.

Investor Compensation

UK eligible clients: FSCS up to £85,000. Canada: CIPF membership. Other jurisdictions reviewed disclose segregation but no comparable amount in sources checked.

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