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CMC Markets vs Equiti

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

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.

EquitiTrust 8.1/10
FCA
CySEC
JSC
DFSA

Multi-region broker headquartered in London with strong regulatory presence in Jordan, Cyprus and the UAE. STP execution model and zero minimum on the Standard account, with raw spreads from 0.0 pips for active traders.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureCMC MarketsEquiti
Trust score8.98.1
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, IIROCFCA, CySEC, JSC, DFSA, FSA-Seychelles, SCA-UAE
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Founded2008
Min deposit$0.00$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:500
EUR/USD spread0.30 pips0.60 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$4
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP

CMC Markets is best for

UK traders
Multi-asset CFD traders
Beginners wanting good education

Equiti is best for

Day traders
Swing traders