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CMC Markets vs Venom Trading : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
CMC Markets
Venom Trading
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
ECN
Years of Existence / Established Year
1989
2004
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
265k+
Info not available
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA
FINRA NFA SIPC
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 in class for professional trading by stockbrokers.com
Security Measures
FSCS
SIPC
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
12,000+ tradable instruments including shares, Treasuries
-
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
No
Indices
Yes
No
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
No
CFDs
Yes
No
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
No
Yes
Options
No
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
No
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
Venom mobile Venom desktop Venom web
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes except Mac
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Spread betting, CFD account , FX active, Corporate account
Individual account IRA account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$5,000
Leverage Available
30:1 to 1:500
1:4
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
NA
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Professional and retail traders
Experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Wire transfer ACH transfer Online bill pay
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
ACATS DWAC DRS
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
No
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
Short videos & courses Recorded 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%
Equities - $0.004/share Options - $0.75 per contract Futures - $1.25 / contract
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed/Variable
Typical
Per Lot Fees
$2.50
NA
Options Contract Fees
NA
$0.75 per contract
Futures Contract Fees
NA
$1.25 per contract per side
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
1:4
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
NA
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
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
IRA - $7.5 quarterly fee
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
0.50%
Vary for different exchanges
Withdrawal Fee
$0
Wires - $10 Checks - $4 ACH/EFT - $1 SEPA - NA
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
No
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Depends on the instrument offer
Monday to Friday - 7am to 4.30pm CST
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm
24/5 weekday customer service
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0)20 7170 8200
Ph-877-792-6272 Customer service line - 877-442-2757 Fax - 972-491-3111 Email - [email protected]
Support Languages
12+
1
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
3008 E. Hebron Pkwy Building 400, Carrolton TX 75010
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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