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CMC Markets review
6 licensed entities · cmcmarkets.com
highest: Forex in United Kingdom
59 Market Signal
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Market Signal
59
Moderate
Market Signal
✓ Real dataComputed from Ahrefs + Semrush data about CMC Markets’s own website. Not an assessment of the broker itself: it makes up half of the Coinish Score and never changes the Editor Rating. How this works →
Market strength
59
Where it stands today
Momentum
59 Rising ↑
Where it’s heading
Data confidence
High
How much to trust it
- Traffic strength59
- Search visibility62
- Authority52
- Brand & market presence61
Tick mark = category average.
Compared with 87 tracked trading platforms. Data through September 2026, pulled Oct 15, 2026.
Which entity serves you
The company you sign up with depends on where you live. Its regulator decides your protections.
| Entity | Regulator | Licence | Serves | CFD loss % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets UK plc | FCA Tier 1 | 173730 | United Kingdom named on the regional site | 69% Oct 5, 2026 |
| CMC Markets Germany GmbH | BaFin Tier 1 | 154814 | Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy named on the regional site | – |
| CMC Markets Asia Pacific Pty Ltd | ASIC Tier 1 | 238054 | Australia named on the regional site | – |
| CMC Markets Bermuda Limited | BMA Tier 3 (offshore) | Not verified yet | Rest of world named on the regional site | 50% Oct 5, 2026 |
| CMC Markets Canada Inc. | CIRO Tier 1 | Not verified yet | Canada named on the regional site | – |
| CMC Markets Middle East Limited | DFSA Tier 2 | F002740 | United Arab Emirates listed in the regulator's register | – |
Editor Rating
Editor Rating · Forex in United Kingdom (CMC Markets UK plc)
Computed from verified facts only, with published thresholds. 95% of the rating weight is backed by data. Method →
- Regulation & safety 25%4.5
- Trading costs 25%4.5
- Markets & products 15%4.5
- Platforms & tools 10%5.0
- Deposits & withdrawals 10%2.8
- Account options 5%not scored
- Support 10%3.5
| Country | Product | Entity | Access | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Forex | CMC Markets UK plc | Locally licensed | 4.2/5 |
| United Kingdom | CFDs | CMC Markets UK plc | Locally licensed | 4.2/5 |
| Germany | Forex | CMC Markets Germany GmbH | Locally licensed | 4.1/5 |
| Germany | CFDs | CMC Markets Germany GmbH | Locally licensed | 4.1/5 |
| Australia | Forex | CMC Markets Asia Pacific Pty Ltd | Locally licensed | 4.1/5 |
| Australia | CFDs | CMC Markets Asia Pacific Pty Ltd | Locally licensed | 4.1/5 |
| Canada | Forex | CMC Markets Canada Inc. | Locally licensed | 4.1/5 |
| Canada | CFDs | CMC Markets Canada Inc. | Locally licensed | 4.1/5 |
| Italy | Forex | CMC Markets Germany GmbH | EU passport | 4.1/5 |
| Italy | CFDs | CMC Markets Germany GmbH | EU passport | 4.1/5 |
| Spain | Forex | CMC Markets Germany GmbH | EU passport | 4.1/5 |
| Spain | CFDs | CMC Markets Germany GmbH | EU passport | 4.1/5 |
| Austria | Forex | CMC Markets Germany GmbH | EU passport | 4.1/5 |
| Austria | CFDs | CMC Markets Germany GmbH | EU passport | 4.1/5 |
| United Arab Emirates | Forex | CMC Markets Middle East Limited | Locally licensed | 3.9/5 |
| United Arab Emirates | CFDs | CMC Markets Middle East Limited | Locally licensed | 3.9/5 |
Key facts
| Products | Forex, CFDs, Stocks & ETFs |
|---|---|
| Owner | CMC Markets plc |
| EUR/USD all-in cost | 0.5 pips, FX Active (min spread 0.0 pips + $2.50 per $100,000 per side) |
| US stock commission | Not verified yet |
| Currency conversion fee | Not verified yet |
| Inactivity fee | £10 per month on dormant accounts (amount depends on account currency) |
| Withdrawal fee | Not verified yet |
| Minimum deposit | $0 (CMC Markets Bermuda Limited) |
| Instruments | 12,000+ |
| Fractional shares | Not verified yet |
| Platforms | CMC Markets Next Generation, MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Deposit methods | Bank transfer, Credit/debit card |
| Withdrawal time (stated) | card: around 3–5 business days |
| Demo account | Yes |
| Support | email, phone · Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm |
Notes
CMC Markets Stockbroking Limited (AFSL 246381) is also on the ASIC register for Australian share trading, which we don't cover here yet. We haven't verified which other EEA countries CMC Markets Germany serves under its passport, so we list it for Germany only. Inactivity fee: £10 a month on dormant accounts (no trading for one year; the amount depends on the account currency); shown as published, not converted.
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Visit CMC MarketsSources (30)
Licence / entity · regulator register · connectonline.asic.gov.au · Oct 7, 2026
“ASIC AFS licensee register (afs_lic_202610.csv): AFSL 238054 — CMC MARKETS ASIA PACIFIC PTY LTD, licensed since 24/02/2004”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 5, 2026
“CMC Markets UK plc (173730) and CMC Markets Investments Limited (948126) are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 5, 2026
“69% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 5, 2026
“Die CMC Markets Germany GmbH ist ein von der Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) unter der Registernummer 154814 zugelassenes und reguliertes Unternehmen”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 5, 2026
“Pty Ltd ABN 11 100 058 213, AFSL No. 238054”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 5, 2026
“CMC Markets Bermuda Limited is licensed to conduct investment business and digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 5, 2026
“50% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider”
Platforms · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 6, 2026
“Choose from MT4, MT5, TradingView or our award-winning proprietary platform”
Markets · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 6, 2026
“The CMC Next Generation platform has approximately 12,000 instruments”
Costs · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 6, 2026
“Spreads from 0.0 pips on six major forex pairs, and a 25% spread discount on 300+ other forex pairs, with a low, fixed commission at $2.50 per $100,000 notional value, with our FX Active account”
Funding · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 6, 2026
“Bank transfer – via your online bank”
Funding · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 6, 2026
“We don't charge a fee for funding your account with a personal or corporate credit card”
Accounts · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 6, 2026
“Open a trading demo account for free”
Support · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 6, 2026
“We're available Monday to Friday, from 8am to 8pm by phone or by email at global@cmcmarkets.com”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 12, 2026
“This process ensures that funds held in segregated bank accounts always accurately reflect retail client assets.”
Owner · regulator register · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · Oct 12, 2026
“Cmc Markets Plc ... People for CMC MARKETS HOLDINGS LIMITED (09980788)”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 6, 2026
“CMC Markets UK plc”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 5, 2026
“CMC Markets Germany GmbH”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 6, 2026
“CMC Markets Asia Pacific Pty Ltd”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 13, 2026
“Die CMC Markets Germany GmbH ist ein von der Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin)”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 13, 2026
“CMC Markets Germany GmbH Sucursal en España”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 13, 2026
“CMC Markets Germany GmbH è un broker serio, regolamentato nell'UE dall'Autorità federale tedesca di vigilanza finanziaria”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 13, 2026
“CMC Markets Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of CMC Markets plc”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 13, 2026
“CIRO-regulated broker”
Licence / entity · regulator register · dfsa.ae · Oct 13, 2026
“CMC Markets Middle East Limited ... DFSA Reference Number: ... F002740 ... Retail Clients”
apps · broker's own site · apps.apple.com · Oct 14, 2026
“CMC Markets UK PLC”
apps · broker's own site · play.google.com · Oct 14, 2026
“CMC Markets”
Costs · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 6, 2026
“There's a monthly charge of £10 (the amount depends on your account currency) on dormant accounts”
Licence / entity · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 5, 2026
“There is no minimum deposit required to open an account.”
Funding · broker's own site · cmcmarkets.com · Oct 14, 2026
“These withdrawals usually take around 3-5 business days.”