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CMC Markets vs Trading.com : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
CMC Markets
Trading.com
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
None
Years of Existence / Established Year
1989
2019
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
265k+
Info not available
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA
NFA CFTC FCA
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
Fastest growing FX broker (USA) by World Finance Forex Awards 2024
Security Measures
FSCS
Info not available
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
Forex 50+ CFDs of Stocks 1000+
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
No
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
No
Yes
Options
No
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
Yes
No
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
No
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
Web Trader App
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
The T1 account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$50
Leverage Available
30:1 to 1:500
1:50
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
No information
Trade size vary on each asset
Commission (per account type)
Standard - No commission, FX active account- $2.50
Only spreads
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
Bank transfer ACH
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
ACH Bank wire transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
No
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
Video tutorials Glossary Forex calculators Research portals
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
$0
Futures Contract Fees
NA
$0
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
1:50
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$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
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
$0
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$0
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$13 for bank wire deposit under $250
Currency Conversion Fee
0.50%
$0
Withdrawal Fee
$0
$13 for bank wire deposit under $250 ACH withdrawals free
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
Sunday 17:05 - Friday 16:50 ETTokyo session begins at 19:00 ET London session begins at 03:00 ET New York session begins at 08:00 ET
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm
24/5 support service
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0)20 7170 8200
Live chat Email: [email protected] Tel: 1-833-FX1-0250
Support Languages
12+
1
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
85, Broad street, New York, NY 10004, USA
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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