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CMC Markets vs Markets.com

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

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.

Markets.comTrust 8.6/10
CySEC
FCA
ASIC
FSCA

Multi-asset CFD broker operated by Safecap Investments under the Finalto Group, with CySEC, FCA, ASIC and FSCA entities. The MarketsX proprietary platform layers sentiment data and analyst coverage over standard MT4/MT5 access.

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 MarketsMarkets.com
Trust score8.98.6
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, IIROCCySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-BVI
HeadquartersLimassol, Cyprus
Founded2008
Min deposit$0.00$200
Max leverage1:5001:300
EUR/USD spread0.30 pips0.70 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$0.00
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, PayPal
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY

CMC Markets is best for

UK traders
Multi-asset CFD traders
Beginners wanting good education

Markets.com is best for

Beginners
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders