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CMC Markets vs GO Markets

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

GO MarketsTrust 8.2/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSA-Seychelles
FSC-Mauritius

ASIC-regulated Melbourne broker since 2006 with the full platform suite — MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView and proprietary GO TradeX. AUD and NZD base currencies and PayPal funding suit local retail traders.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureCMC MarketsGO Markets
Trust score8.98.2
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, IIROCASIC, CySEC, FSA-Seychelles, FSC-Mauritius
HeadquartersAustralia
Founded2006
Min deposit$0.00$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:500
EUR/USD spread0.30 pips0.00 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 methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD, NZD, CAD, SGD

CMC Markets is best for

UK traders
Multi-asset CFD traders
Beginners wanting good education

GO Markets is best for

Day traders
Scalpers
Algo traders