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CMC Markets vs FP Markets

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

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.

FP MarketsTrust 8.9/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSCA

Long-established AU broker since 2005. Raw account is among the cheapest in the industry. Strong execution and Iress platform for share CFDs.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: CMC Markets and FP Markets score the same on trust.
  • EUR/USD spread: FP Markets is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureCMC MarketsFP Markets
Trust score8.98.9
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, IIROCASIC, CySEC, FSCA
Headquarters
Founded
Min deposit$0.00$100
Max leverage1:5001:500
EUR/USD spread0.30 pips0.10 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$6
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

CMC Markets is best for

UK traders
Multi-asset CFD traders
Beginners wanting good education

FP Markets is best for

Cost-conscious traders
Stock CFD traders
AU residents