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CMC Markets vs Plus500 : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
CMC Markets
Plus500
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1989
2008
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
265k+
20 Million
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA
FCA, CYSEC, ASIC, FMA, FSCA, FSP, ISA, FSA, MAS, DFSA, FSA, SCB
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
Best in Class for Trust Score 2024, GLOBAL TRADING ADVFN International Financial Awards
Security Measures
FSCS
Anti-Money Laundering
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
2800+
Currency Pairs
Yes
No
Commodities
Yes
No
Indices
Yes
No
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
No
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
No
No
Options
No
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
No
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
Mobile and web trading 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
Retail Account & Demo Account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100
Leverage Available
30:1 to 1:500
1:30
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
No information
Depends on the asset type
Commission (per account type)
Standard - No commission, FX active account- $2.50
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Professional and retail traders
Experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Credit, Debit, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Credit, Debit, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
PayPal, Skrill
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
Trading Academy Online Courses, Market News and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, Trader's Guide Beginner's Guide
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%
Commission-$0
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed/Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
$2.50
NA
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
1:30
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$10 per month inactive for three months
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
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
0.50%
0.70%
Withdrawal Fee
$0
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
No
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Depends on the instrument offer
Depends on the instrument offer
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0)20 7170 8200
Call +65 6320 1111 or +65 6320 1119, Email to Plus500's customer support, Live chat
Support Languages
12+
32+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
Menachem Begin 125 Tel Aviv, Israel.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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