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Tickmill vs CMC Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Tickmill
CMC Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both market maker and STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2014
1989
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
134,000+ newly registered accounts, 75,000+ new active clients
265k+
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA
FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
ForexBrokers.com Annual Forex Broker Review 2024, Best Trading Spread Brokersview 2024, Rankia Argentina 2024, Best Spreads for Gold Trading FX Empire 2024, Best Spreads in the UK FX Empire 2024, Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2023
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
FSCS, ICF
FSCS
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)
500+ stocks and ETFs
12,000+ tradable instruments including shares, Treasuries
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
No
Futures
Yes
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
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
Yes
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Tick mill trader app
CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Classic, Raw, Tickmill trader raw account for Forex and CFDs
Spread betting, CFD account , FX active, Corporate account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$100
$0
Leverage Available
1:1 to 1:1000
30:1 to 1:500
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
100 lots
No information
Commission (per account type)
Tickmill trader raw account- $3.50 per lot per side, Raw account- $3 per lot per side, Classic account -$0
Standard - No commission, FX active account- $2.50
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to experienced traders
Professional and retail traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Other E-Wallets Supported
Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, eBooks and Guides, Video Tutorials, Tickmill Analytics Market Insights
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
Spread classic account- 1.6 pips, Raw account - 0.0pips
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)
Variable
Fixed/Variable
Per Lot Fees
$3
$2.50
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$0.85
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
1:1000
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
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
NA
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
NA
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
$0
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Monday from 00:02 until 24:00, from Tuesday 00:00 to Thursday 24:00 and on Friday from 00:00 until 23:58
Depends on the instrument offer
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Client Support phone : +852 5808 7849, Email: [email protected], Live chat
Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0)20 7170 8200
Support Languages
15+
12+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
3rd Floor, 27 - 32 Old Jewry Tickmill London, Greater London EC2R 8DQ GB.
CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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