OTC leveraged products, including CFDs, are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with CMC Markets UK plc*. You should consider whether you understand, CFDs, OTC leveraged products or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

*CMC Markets UK plc is presented as an indication of losses likely to occur by the provider when they reach sufficient trading history.

An award-winning trading experience for CFD traders¹

Trade with leverage on forex, indices, commodities, cryptos, shares and more. Choose from over 10,000 instruments on the globally renowned MetaTrader platform, or trade on our powerful proprietary Next Generation trading platform.
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Why trade with CMC Markets

London-based server

Our London-located server and industry reputation helps us provide a tier-one liquidity solution, so we can consistently deliver lightning-quick execution speeds4.

30+ years of experience

Founded in 1989, CMC Markets provides its clients with local expertise backed by the security and financial strength of a global company.

Unrestricted trading

On our MetaTrader platforms there are no restrictions on minimum stop-loss or take-profit distances and limits, which is especially useful for high-volume traders.

Hedge your positions

Go long and short at the same time on a specific instrument, so there’s no interruption for traders using Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader.

Free premium indicators and EAs

Hone your technical analysis and tap into our suite of free additional premium indicators and EAs.

Straightforward funding

Deposit and withdraw funds easily, and whenever you want to.

Platforms

MetaTrader 5

A powerful trading platform designed to provide access to global markets with advanced trading features and real-time data.

MetaTrader 4

Trade on the world's most popular trading platform, with tight spreads and super-fast, transparent execution in 66ms4

CMC NextGen platform

We've invested over £100 million into our award-winning platform, creating pioneering technology to suit all trading styles.

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Superior execution and reliability

Our pioneering technology and highly-regarded customer service, alongside a choice of powerful platforms, offers an ideal combination for serious traders.

100% Automated execution

Your trades will be filled without any dealer intervention.

97.9% Fill rate⁵

We fulfil your order without off-quotes, and wherever possible at the price you see.

99.99%+ Platform Stability⁶

We consistently achieve almost 100% core platform uptime, so you can focus on your trading.

Fast withdrawals

Enjoy fast, secure and straightforward withdrawals to your nominated bank account, card or digital wallet.
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Become a CMC Markets partner

Partner with one of the industry's leading forex and CFD brokers. Our program is designed to help you grow your business with our advanced IB Portal reporting functions and high customer conversion rates. Be rewarded with generous remunerations including support for multi-tiered and customizable deals and payments structures. Contact us today to talk with one of our experienced and dedicated regional representatives.

Transparency in everything we do

We believe it’s important that our clients understand our business model and the value that CMC Markets can provide, whether you’re an individual or a business.

How do I open an account?

Once you’ve decided which trading platform you prefer to use, you can apply for a MT4/5 account here, or you can apply for a Next Generation account here. To trade on both platforms, you’ll need to make an application for each platform.

I opened a Next Generation-based platform account by mistake. How do I open an MetaTrader - based account?

As the two platforms operate separately, you’ll need to apply for an MT4/5 account here.

Which documents do I need to provide for a live account application?

CMC Markets utilises technology that can read a variety of identification and address documents. Generally, we will need an official identification document, such as a passport and a proof of address document like a utility bill or bank statement. You will be prompted to upload electronic versions at the verification stage.

Can I open a demo account before I apply for a live account?

Yes, we offer a free demo account for all platforms. The demo account is a practice account that allows you to trade using virtual funds, so your own funds are not at risk. Create an MT4/5 demo account or, apply for a Next Generation demo account. The MT4 and MT5 demo accounts are available for an initial period of 30 days. Both MT4 and MT5 demo accounts will expire after 30 days of inactivity. The Next Generation demo account has no expiry date.

What account types does CMC Markets offer?

We offer a standard trading account and a FX Active trading account. The FX Active account features 0.0 minimum spreads on 6 major FX pairs (EUR/USD, AUD/USD, GBP/USD, NZD/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY) and charges a 0.0025% commission. The FX Active account is designed for active FX traders but also includes all other CMC Markets instruments such as indices, equities (on the MetaTrader 5 and Next Generation platform only), commodities and cryptocurrency.

What is the minimum deposit amount for a live trading account?

There is no minimum deposit required to open an account. You won’t be able to place a trade until there are sufficient funds to cover your position.

How can I deposit into my account?

We offer a wide range of payment methods including credit cards, and online banking. To view the full list of deposit methods, log in to your client portal and view the funding options.

Does CMC Markets offer affiliate, referral or introducer incentives?

Yes, we do offer affiliate and introducer incentives. The program is designed to remunerate and reward introducers and partners who refer clients to CMC Markets. As an affiliate, you can earn a commission for referring new clients to CMC Markets. The commission rate varies depending on the country where your referrals are based. As an introducer, you will earn a commission on the trading activity of your clients. CMC Markets offers flexible and competitive rebate structures, including multi-tiered rebate structures to maximise your earning potential.

Apply here to join the CMC Markets introducer program

Is CMC Markets regulated?

CMC Markets operates 15 offices located around the world such as the UK, Australia, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore and Bermuda. CMC Markets’ entities are licenced and regulated by the local authorities, for example, CMC Markets Bermuda is licenced to conduct investment business and digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (‘BMA’).

How does CMC Markets protect my money?

As a CMC Markets’ client, your money is held separately from CMC Markets’ own funds. It is held in segregated client bank accounts distributed across a range of major banks, which are regularly assessed against our risk criteria. Under the BMA rules, retail clients must be provided with negative balance protection. This means the maximum amount you can lose is what you initially deposit with us.

How do I place a trade on PC or laptop?

If you’re trading on MT4 or MT5, select the instrument you wish to trade (double-click on your PC or laptop), and a new order window will appear. Enter your desired volume (in lots), add any risk-management orders such as a stop-loss or take profit order. Then place a market order in the direction you wish to trade; buy to go long, or sell to go short. There are several ways to place trades or orders using MT4 or MT5 – you can learn more about MT4 or MT5 functionality by navigating to Help > Help topics or Help > Video Guides.

If you’re trading on our Next Generation platform, search for your desired instrument from the ‘Product Library’. Select your chosen instrument (right-click on your PC or laptop), and select ‘Order Ticket’. In the order ticket box, choose your order type (from Market, Limit, and Stop-Entry Order), and then enter your desired volume in units or amount (this can be configured from the ‘Settings’ menu in the main navigation). Add stop-loss and take-profit levels to minimise your risk, and choose to ‘BUY’ or ‘SELL’, depending on whether you want to go long or short. When you’re ready, select ‘Place Buy Market Order’, or ‘Place Sell Market Order’.

What is the maximum leverage offered by CMC Markets?

For retail clients, the maximum leverage you can currently trade with is 200:1 (or 0.5% margin) with our CFD trading and FX Active accounts.

What are the key differences between MT4, MT5 and CMC's Next Generation trading platforms?

MetaQuotes’ MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are the world’s most popular forex and CFD trading platforms. Next Generation is CMC Markets’ in-house developed, feature-rich, web-based trading platform. Both platforms offer CFDs (spread only) and FX Active* (reduced spreads, commission-based) accounts.

The Next Generation platform doesn’t require any downloads, while MT4 and MT5 requires downloading to fully utilise its features, such as algorithmic trading (through Expert Advisors) and social trading available via the MQL4 and MQL5 communities.

The MetaTrader platforms offer hedging positions by default, while the Next Generation platform offers netted positions by default.

* Commission at 0.0025% per transaction for opening and closing a position.

Can I hedge positions in MetaTrader?

Yes, you can open an opposite, related, or alternative trade, with no interruption for traders using Expert Advisors.

How can I withdraw my funds?

Log in to your MT4 or MT5 client portal or the Next Generation platform and follow the instructions in the funding section.

How do I reset my password?

You can reset your MT4/5 account password here and your Next Generation password here.

What is the complaints procedure at CMC Markets?

Our aim is to provide a high level of service to all our clients all of the time. We value all feedback and use it to enhance our products and services. We appreciate that from time to time, things can go wrong or there can be misunderstandings. We are committed to dealing with queries and complaints positively and sympathetically. Where we are at fault, we aim to put things right at the earliest opportunity. You can find our complaint handling procedure here or contact us at global@cmcmarkets.com to begin your account query. Please note that all queries and complaints will be handled in English.

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1 Awarded Broker of the Year 2011-2023, Canstar Online Share Trading; No.1 Web Platform, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2023; No.1 Platform Technology, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2022; Best CFD Provider, Online Money Awards 2022; Best Mobile Trading Platform, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022; Best In-House Analysts, Professional Trader Awards 2022; Best Spread Betting Provider, City of London Wealth Management Awards 2021..

2 1.388 million unique user logins for the CMC Markets invest and CFD platforms globally, as at August 2023.

3 Spreads from 0.0 pips on six major forex pairs, and a 25% spread discount on 300+ other forex pairs, with a low, fixed commission at $2.50 per $100,000 notional value, with our FX Active account.

4 0.066 seconds MT4 CFD median trade execution time, August 2023.

5 97.876% of market open orders were filled at quote, 31 August 2023.

6 99.99%+ MT4 core platform uptime, 1-31 August 2023.