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CMC Markets vs Admiral Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
CMC Markets
Admiral Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
STP
Years of Existence / Established Year
1989
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
265k+
Info not available
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA
FCA, CySEC, JSC, FSCA, FSA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best Mobile Trading Platform, No.1 Most Currency Pairs, Best for CFDs -2024, No.1 Web Platform, Best Forex Broker, Best In-House Analysts 2023
No major awards listed
Security Measures
FSCS
FSCS, ICF
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
12,000+ tradable instruments including shares, Treasuries
6900+
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
No
Yes
Options
No
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
Admirals proprietary platform
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Spread betting, CFD account , FX active, Corporate account
Trade.MT4 Trade.MT5 Invest.MT5 Zero.MT4 Zero.MT5
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$25
Leverage Available
30:1 to 1:500
1:2 to 1:1000
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
No information
Varies by instrument
Commission (per account type)
Standard - No commission, FX active account- $2.50
Starts from $0.02/ share
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Professional and retail traders
Beginners & experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller, Crypto
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Learn spread betting, Learn to trade CFDs, Learn forex trading, technical indicators, Fundamental analysis, Webinars & events, Platform guides, Trading guides
Forex and CFD webinars Article and video tutorials Traders glossary eBooks
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
CFD trading -US shares from $10; FX active - US shares from $10; Typical STP: Spread of 1.2 pips, Typical ECN: Spread of 0.2 pips, Spread- starts from 0.0 to 0.6 pips, Overnight holding costs: 0.0027%
Forex : $1.8 to $3.0 per 0.1 lot, Stock & ETFs: Starts from $ 0.02 per share, Indices : Starts from $ 0.05 to $3.0 per share, Energies: Starts from $1 per lot CFDs on stocks- 6 free trades each day, USD 0.02CFDs on ETFs- USD 0.02
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed/Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
$2.50
Start $3.00 per 1.0 lots per side
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
$5.00 per $100,000 in nominal value
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
Crude Oil Brent $0.02 per unit, Apple Inc $0.41 per unit, US 30 $1.50 per unit, GBP/USD $0.00015 per
NA
Maximum Leverage
1:500
1:1000
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
10 EUR per month
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
ASX Dynamic Data package $41.25 a month (non-professional investors) $118.80 a month, International Data service fees (US) $11, International Data service fees (NZ) $11, Live Data package Free
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Info not available
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$0
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
0.50%
0.30%
Withdrawal Fee
$0
One free withdrawal every month, thereafter 3%
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Depends on the instrument offer
Depends on the assets type
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm
24-5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0)20 7170 8200
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +372 6 309 300 Live chat
Support Languages
12+
15+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
Tallinn, Estonia
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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