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Ally Invest vs CMC Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Ally Invest
CMC Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
None
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2005
1989
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
265k+
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC, FINRA
FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
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
Security Measures
SIPC
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
No
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
10,800+ assets including, CDs, Treasuries, Crypto available through external parterns
12,000+ tradable instruments including shares, Treasuries
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
Yes
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Yes
No
Equities
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Web and mobile platform
CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes except Mac
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
IRA plan, Traditional, Roth IRA, Self-directed trading, Ally Invest Robo portfolios, Personal advice
Spread betting, CFD account , FX active, Corporate account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$100
$0
Leverage Available
No
30:1 to 1:500
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Non-Pattern Day Trader-3-day trades in 5 business days, Pattern Day Trade- Unlimited day trades
No information
Commission (per account type)
$0
Standard - No commission, FX active account- $2.50
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners
Professional and retail traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
ACH, Wire transfer, Check
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Education, Market Insights, Webinars, Online Trading Courses, Forex and Options Education
Learn spread betting, Learn to trade CFDs, Learn forex trading, technical indicators, Fundamental analysis, Webinars & events, Platform guides, Trading guides
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission-$0
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%
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Fixed/Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
$2.50
Options Contract Fees
$0.50
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
$5.00 per $100,000 in nominal value
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
Crude Oil Brent $0.02 per unit, Apple Inc $0.41 per unit, US 30 $1.50 per unit, GBP/USD $0.00015 per
Maximum Leverage
No
1:500
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
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
Advisory Fees
$0.75-$0.85
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
NA
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$0
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $75
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes- Occasionally
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Pre-market orders between 8:00 am - 9:30 am, ET or post-market orders between 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET.
Depends on the instrument offer
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
Mon - Fri 7am - 10pm ET, Sat 8am - 8pm ET
Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Hard of hearing call: 711, Phone: 1-888-925-2559, +1-316-652-6430, E-mail: Login to send a secure message, Live chat
Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0)20 7170 8200
Support Languages
2
12+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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