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CMC Markets vs Vantage : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
CMC Markets
Vantage
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
ECN & STP
Years of Existence / Established Year
1989
2009
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
265k+
5,000,000 + traders
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA
ASIC FSC
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 Multi-Asset Broker at Online Money Awards 2024
Security Measures
FSCS
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF)
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
1000+ CFD products
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
No
Yes
Options
No
No
Futures
No
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
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
Vantage 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
Standard Pro Raw
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$50
Leverage Available
30:1 to 1:500
20:1 to 1000:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
No information
Varies by istruments
Commission (per account type)
Standard - No commission, FX active account- $2.50
Standard - $0 Pro - From $1.50 Raw - From $3.00
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Professional and retail traders
Only experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Bank Credit / Debit cards Alternative payments account
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Bank Credit / Debit cards Alternative payments account
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Neteller 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
Online Trading courses E-books & webinars
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%
Forex - $3.0 per lot ETFs - $12.0 per trade Precious metals - $3.0 per lot AU share CFDs - 0.08% per lot (min $5 per trade) EU share CFDs - 0.1% per lot HK share CFDs - 0.25% per lot (min $6 per trade) UK share CFDs - 0.1% per lot
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed/Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
$2.50
Starting from $1.50 per lot
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
1000:1
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
$0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$0
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
0.50%
0.20%
Withdrawal Fee
$0
International Bank wire transfer cost - $25 Minimum Withdrawal - $30
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
NewYork session - 8:00am to 5:00pm EST Tokyo session - 7:00pm to 4:00am EST Sydney session - 5:00pm to 2:00am London session - 3:00am to 12:00pmUS after hours trading - 16:00 to 20:00 ET
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
E mail: mailto:[email protected] Help centre Live chat assistance
Support Languages
12+
15+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
164 Blaauwberg Road Tableview Cape town Western Cape 7441, South Africa
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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