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CMC Markets vs GO Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

CMC Markets

CMC Markets

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GO Markets

GO Markets

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker

Both STP and Market maker broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

1989

2006

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

265k+

No information


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA

CySEC, FSC, ASIC

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

Most Trusted Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024, Best Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024

Security Measures

FSCS

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

No


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

12,000+ tradable instruments including shares, Treasuries

1000+ products including Share CFDs, Index CFDs, Treasury CFDs

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

No

Futures

No

No

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

Yes

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

Yes

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

CMC web platform, iOS and Android app

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Spread betting, CFD account , FX active, Corporate account

Go Plus account and standard account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$0

$0

Leverage Available

30:1 to 1:500

20:1 to 500:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

No information

Depends on assets type

Commission (per account type)

Standard - No commission, FX active account- $2.50

Plus account- $2.50 per side on FX standard lot, Standard account -$0

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Professional and retail traders

Beginner to experienced traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking

Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer

Withdrawal Methods

Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking

Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer

Other E-Wallets Supported

No

Skrill, Neteller


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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 Education Online Courses, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, GoMarkets Blog Market News and Analysis, Technical Analysis Reports


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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%

Spread starts from 0.0 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed/Variable

Typical

Per Lot Fees

$2.50

Cryptocurrencies: $10 per lot, Spot Brent and Spot WTI: $15 per lot, FX and metals: $40 per lot, BTC: $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

500:1


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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

$25

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

NA

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

0.50%

Euro:€2.00 per side, Great British Pound: €2.00 per side, New Zealand Dollar: NZ$3.50 per side, United States Dollar: US$2.50 per side

Withdrawal Fee

$0

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Depends on the instrument offer

Monday 00:00 to Friday 24:00 (Platform time)


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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: +230 5869 0074, E-mail: [email protected], Go markets Quick support

Support Languages

12+

18+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom

Level 7 Office 12, ICONEBENE, Lot B441, Rue de L'Institut, Ebene

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


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Both CMC Markets and GO Markets offer affordable fee structures, but CMC Markets generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas GO Markets shines with bundled research and platform access.
CMC Markets uses a digital-first onboarding approach with clear instructions and fast ID verification. GO Markets goes a step further with manual checks and optional account tiers, ideal for serious professionals.
CMC Markets integrates well with algorithmic trading tools and third-party plugins. In contrast, GO Markets emphasizes educational content and built-in research features within its platform.
Advanced users will enjoy CMC Markets capabilities, but GO Markets remains a favorite for its streamlined and beginner-centric approach.