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Axi vs CMC Markets

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Axi and CMC Markets.

AxiTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
DFSA
FMA-NZ

AU broker (formerly AxiTrader, founded 2007). FMA-NZ regulated. Strong copy trading via Axi Select. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission.

CMC MarketsTrust 8.9/10
ASIC
FCA
BaFin
MAS

LSE-listed UK broker (CMCX) since 1989. Award-winning Next Generation proprietary platform. 12,000+ instruments. Strong choice for UK and AU traders.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: CMC Markets has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Axi is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureAxiCMC Markets
Trust score8.58.9
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, IIROC
Headquarters
Founded
Min deposit$0.00$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:500
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.30 pips
Commission per lot$7$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methods
Withdrawal methods
Withdrawal speed
Base currencies

Axi is best for

NZ residents
Copy traders
AU residents wanting FMA-NZ option

CMC Markets is best for

UK traders
Multi-asset CFD traders
Beginners wanting good education