CMC Markets vs ThinkMarkets
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for CMC Markets and ThinkMarkets.
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.
ThinkMarketsTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FSCA
AU/UK broker since 2010. ThinkTrader proprietary platform plus MT4/MT5. Strong global presence with offices in 8 countries.
Quick verdict
- Trust: CMC Markets has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: ThinkMarkets is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | CMC Markets | ThinkMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, IIROC | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, FSCA, JFSA, FSA-Japan |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Founded | — | — |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.30 pips | 0.10 pips |
| Commission per lot | $0.00 | $7 |
| 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
ThinkMarkets is best for
Multi-platform traders
No-deposit-required starters
AU residents