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CMC Markets is a forex and CFD broker founded in 1989, headquartered in London, UK. It is regulated by FCA (licence 173730), ASIC (licence 238054), BaFin (licence 154814), MAS (licence 200605050E), IIROC (licence N/A). The EUR/USD spread starts from 0.5 pips on an STP or hybrid account — the spread is tight and a partial commission may apply. The minimum deposit is $0. The broker offers 12,000+ tradable instruments. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are available. This page shows verified regulation data, a full trade cost breakdown, and how CMC Markets compares to 100 other brokers on real trading fees.
| Regulator | Licence number | Legal entity | Max leverage | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA Tier 1 — Strict |
173730 |
CMC Markets UK plc | 30:1 | GB |
| ASIC Tier 1 — Strict |
238054 |
CMC Markets Asia Pacific Pty Ltd | 30:1 | AU, NZ |
| BaFin Tier 1 — Strict |
154814 |
CMC Markets Germany GmbH | 30:1 | DE, AT |
| MAS Tier 1 — Strict |
200605050E |
CMC Markets Singapore Pte Ltd | 20:1 | SG |
| IIROC Tier 2 — Standard |
N/A |
CMC Markets Canada Inc | 30:1 | CA |
| Hold duration | Spread cost | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday (no overnight) | $5.00 | $3.50 | — | $8.50 |
| 1 night | $5.00 | $3.50 | $6.50 | $15.00 |
| 3 nights | $5.00 | $3.50 | $19.50 | $28.00 |
| 1 week | $5.00 | $3.50 | $45.50 | $54.00 |
| 1 month | $5.00 | $3.50 | $195.00 | $203.50 |
Swap rates are industry-typical estimates. Actual overnight rates vary per broker and change with interest rates. Commission is estimated from spread profile (STP / Hybrid).
| Rank | Broker | Spread | Spread $ | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepperstone | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 2 | IC Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 3 | FP Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 4 | Exness | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 5 | Tickmill | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 6 | Eightcap | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 | RoboForex | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 8 | LiteFinance | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 44 | CMC Markets | 0.5 pips | $5.00 | $3.50 | $6.50 | $15.00 |
| MetaTrader | MT4 & MT5 available |
| Copy trading | No |
| Real stock ownership | Yes |
| Retail loss rate | 72% of retail accounts lose money |
| Inactivity fee | GBP10/month after 12 months |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Listed | LSE:CMCX |
Data sourced from official regulator registers (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS and others), verified 2026-09-15. Spread figures are typical/minimum and may differ on live accounts. Trade cost estimates use standard lot sizes and typical industry swap rates. This page does not constitute financial advice. Read full CMC Markets review →