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Webull vs CMC Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Webull
CMC Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Self-directed retail brokerage platform
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2017
1989
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
20 Million
265k+
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC, FINRA
FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
2024 Global Private Banking Awards
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
SIPC, FIDC, Apex Clearing Corp upto $150 million
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
3,300 ETFs including OTC, Margin, Index options, US treasuries bonds
12,000+ tradable instruments including shares, Treasuries
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
No
Futures
Yes
No
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Desktop, Web, and Mobile apps
CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Individual, IRA, Futures, Advisor, Entity
Spread betting, CFD account , FX active, Corporate account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
4:1 to 2:1
30:1 to 1:500
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Unlimited number of day trades
No information
Commission (per account type)
$0
Standard - No commission, FX active account- $2.50
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners, Active and passive investor
Professional and retail traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank linking, ACH, Wire Transfer, Debit card funding, Recurring deposit
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Withdrawal Methods
ACH withdrawals
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars and Live Events, Trading Simulator, Financial Insights and Research
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
Regulatory Transaction Fee- $0.0000278*Total $ Trade Amount, Regulatory Fee- $0.000166 * Total Trade Volume Min $0.01 per - Max $8.30 per, CAT Regulatory Fees- $0.000052 * Total Trade Volume, Low-Priced Securities- $0.0002 per share, F-stocks (foreign settlement)- Buys: $5.00 per trade, Sells: $0.05 per trade, liquidity Charge- Minimum Overnight Interest Rate: 15% Fee: $250, CAT Regulatory Fees- Buys & Sells: $0.00000072 * Total Trade Volume
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
NA
$2.50
Options Contract Fees
$0.10 per contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$1.50
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
1.50%
$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
4:1
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)
NA
NA
Statement or Document Fee
$2 for each confirmation, $5 for each account statement, and $2.5 for each prospectus mailing
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$8 for deposits in the U.S., $12.5 for international deposits
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$10
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
$25 for withdrawals in the U.S, and $45 for international withdrawals
$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)
Pre-market trading from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM EST
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)
E-mail: [email protected], call :1-888-828-0618, in app chat
Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0)20 7170 8200
Support Languages
15+
12+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
44 Wall Street, New York City
CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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