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CMC Markets vs Vantage

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

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.

VantageTrust 8.8/10
ASIC
FCA
CIMA
VFSC

AU-headquartered broker with strong global presence. Competitive Raw account, copy trading via DupliTrade and ZuluTrade integration.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureCMC MarketsVantage
Trust score8.98.8
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, IIROCASIC, FCA, CIMA, VFSC
Headquarters
Founded
Min deposit$0.00$50
Max leverage1:5001:500
EUR/USD spread0.30 pips0.20 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

Vantage is best for

Beginners
Copy traders
Multi-asset traders