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CMC Markets vs Fineco Bank : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

CMC Markets

CMC Markets

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Fineco Bank

Fineco Bank

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker

NA

Years of Existence / Established Year

1989

1999

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

265k+

1.4M


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA

FCA, PRA Bank of Italy and Consob

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

Winner of EMAS Italia 2023 Best in ESG in MF investment and advisor awards 2023 Sustainability leaders 2023

Security Measures

FSCS

SIPC & FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

NBP for derivatives not available for professional traders


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

12,000+ tradable instruments including shares, Treasuries

6000+ financial products including ETCs

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

Yes

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

Yes

Fractional Shares

Yes

Yes

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

Yes

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

No

MT5

No

No

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

No

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

CMC web platform, iOS and Android app

PowerDesk Fineco App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes (except iOS)


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Spread betting, CFD account , FX active, Corporate account

Fineco Account Trading Account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$0

Euro 0

Leverage Available

30:1 to 1:500

100:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

No information

CFDs Min 2% to Max 6% for intraday trading Min 7% to Max 100% for multiday trading

Commission (per account type)

Standard - No commission, FX active account- $2.50

NA

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Professional and retail traders

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking

Bank transfer Credit / Debit cards

Withdrawal Methods

Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking

Bank transfer Credit / Debit cards

Other E-Wallets Supported

No

No


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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

Margination Automatic Orders Multicurrency Multiple Filters Remunerated Portfolio Video guides & online webinars


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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%

CFD Stocks - Euro 0 CFD Indices - Euro 0 CFD Commodities -Euro 0 CFD Forex - Euro0 CFD Crypto -Euro 0 Knock out - Euro 0 ETF promotion -Euro 0 Certificates - Euro 0 Euro 3.95 per order on investments

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed/Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$2.50

Up to Euro 0.85 and $1 per lot

Options Contract Fees

NA

IDEM options - Euro 1.95 EUREX Options - Euro 1.95 CBOE Options - $1.95

Futures Contract Fees

NA

Futures IDEM - Euro 1.95 EUREX Futures - Euro 0.95 CME Futures - $1

Markup Fees on Spread

$5.00 per $100,000 in nominal value

$0

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

100:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

Euro 0

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

0.25%

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

NA

NA

Statement or Document Fee

NA

$0

Account Opening Fee

$0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

Euro 2.95 per month

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

0.50%

$0

Withdrawal Fee

$0

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

No

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Depends on the instrument offer

Depends on the assets type


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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

UK - 08006406667 Abroad - +44 (0) 20 7065 7557 Monday to Friday, from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.Email: mailto:[email protected]

Support Languages

12+

2


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom

Rivoluzione d'Ottobre 16, Reggio Emilia, Italy 42123

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


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CMC Markets is known for competitive pricing on basic trades, especially for beginners. However, Fineco Bank fee structure, though slightly higher, covers a broader range of services, making it more suitable for active traders.
Creating an account with CMC Markets is generally faster and more user-friendly, often taking just a few minutes, while Fineco Bank requires more detailed steps and identity verification, which may suit more cautious investors.
Traders who value simplicity and execution speed may prefer CMC Markets platform. Meanwhile, Fineco Bank offers more flexibility through tools like advanced order types and multi-screen support.
For market veterans, CMC Markets brings the tools they need. New investors might find Fineco Bank more approachable and cost-effective.