CFD trading with CMC Markets
CMC Markets offers traders an award winning CFD service that gives you the tools you need to make potential profits.
Here are eight reasons to trade CFDs with CMC Markets:
Trade with an award winning company
CMC Markets is an award winning company. We have won independent recognition for our trading platforms, our product offering and our educational material. In 2008, we were awarded ‘Broker of the Year’ by readers of Shares Magazine.
Shares Magazine
Broker of the Year
2008
Investors Chronicle
Best CFD Provider
2004/5/7/8
Money AM
Best Active Trading Service
2009
Trade2Win
Best CFD Broker
2004/5/6/7
Past performance does not guarantee future performance
Low commissions
CMC Markets is one of the few CFD providers to offer commission-free trading on index, commodity and treasury CFDs. A competitive commission charge is applied to equity CFDs. View our commissions in the table below or visit our range of markets for a comprehensive list.
Our commissions
At CMC Markets, we are pleased to offer low commission charges from 8 basis points (0.08%) on UK Equity CFDs. All other CFD instruments, such as indices, commodities and treasuries, are commission free.
| Asset Class | Commission Standard | Finance Charge (LIBOR+/-2.5%) | Margin Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equities | From 8bp (0.08%). See table below | 2.5% | See table below |
| Indices | None | 2.5% | From 0.5% |
| Sectors | None | 2.5% | 1% |
| Commodities | None | 2.5% | Gold and Silver 1% Others 3% |
| Treasuries | None | 2.5% | 3% |
| Currency Futures | None | n/a | 1% |
Equities
Please note that the commission charged is in the base currency of the underlying instrument. Margin rates are subject to change and current rates are no guarantee of future rates.
| Equities | Commission | Margin Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| UK350 | 8bp | 5-15% |
| UK Small Caps | 10bp | 15% |
| Europe | 8bp | 5-20% |
| Denmark | 8bp | from 5% |
| Norway | 8bp | from 5% |
| Sweden | 8bp | from 5% |
| Switzerland | 8bp | from 5% |
| US | 2 cents | from 5% |
| Canada | 2 cents | from 5% |
| Australia | 8bp | 5-40% |
| New Zealand | 8bp | from 5% |
| Japan | 25bp | from 5% |
| Hong Kong | 25bp | from 5% |
| Singapore | 25bp | from 5% |
Competitive margin rates
CFDs are a leveraged product which means that you only have to put up a percentage of your total exposure to the market. This is an efficient use of your money because you only need to allocate a small proportion of the value of your position to secure a trade.
Our margins
CMC Markets’ margin rates are amongst the most competitive available and vary between 0.5% and 15%. View our margin rates in the table below or visit our range of markets for a comprehensive list.
| Asset Class | Commission Standard | Finance Charge (LIBOR+/-2.5%) | Margin Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equities | From 8bp (0.08%). See table below | 2.5% | See table below |
| Indices | None | 2.5% | From 0.5% |
| Sectors | None | 2.5% | 1% |
| Commodities | None | 2.5% | Gold and Silver 1% Others 3% |
| Treasuries | None | 2.5% | 3% |
| Currency Futures | None | n/a | 1% |
Equities
Please note that the commission charged is in the base currency of the underlying instrument. Margin rates are subject to change and current rates are no guarantee of future rates.
| Equities | Commission | Margin Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| UK350 | 8bp | 5-15% |
| UK Small Caps | 10bp | 15% |
| Europe | 8bp | 5-20% |
| Denmark | 8bp | from 5% |
| Norway | 8bp | from 5% |
| Sweden | 8bp | from 5% |
| Switzerland | 8bp | from 5% |
| US | 2 cents | from 5% |
| Canada | 2 cents | from 5% |
| Australia | 8bp | 5-40% |
| New Zealand | 8bp | from 5% |
| Japan | 25bp | from 5% |
| Hong Kong | 25bp | from 5% |
| Singapore | 25bp | from 5% |
24-hour customer service and dealing support
CMC Markets do not just cover UK markets, there is a whole host of global instruments to trade on outside of UK business hours. As we offer 24 hour global trading, you can access CMC Markets dealing and client services staff who are on hand to assist you from Sunday night through to Friday night. In addition, our dedicated Account Management Team is ready to help you get set up and start trading.
Trade from as little as 1 CFD
With CMC Markets you can trade from as little as one CFD. This means you can take on as much or as little risk as you feel comfortable with, and can start trading markets that you may not have considered previously, such as foreign exchange. What's more, you can open an account with just £200. CMC Markets’ product range is designed to give you access to markets and instruments that would normally be expensive and require high minimum deposits to trade on a physical basis.
Cutting edge technology
Technology is fundamental to our business, and constant technological innovation has always been the key to CMC Markets’ success. Since its groundbreaking introduction in 1996, Marketmaker, CMC Markets’ award winning trading software, has evolved into a world leading financial trading platform. Nearly all our clients’ trades are conducted online through Marketmaker, a testament to its reliability and ease of use.
Comprehensive education programme
CMC Markets is committed to the education and the ongoing training of our clients. Our award winning eight module program, Trading IQ, is available for all new account holders and provides individuals that are new to CFD trading with the ability to get up to speed quickly and easily.
In addition, our education team provides webinars, seminars and online learning modules, catering for a range of trading experience as part of our ongoing education program for potential and existing customers. Whether you’re a beginner or already trading CFDs, our education program is intuitively tailored to your level of experience.
Fixed risk accounts
The CMC Markets Fixed Risk CFD Account is ideal for investors who want to take advantage of the tax, leverage, and short-selling benefits of CFDs without the unlimited potential downside. The two key advantages of the Fixed Risk Account are that your account cannot be overdrawn and that any stop orders you place will benefit from our unique ‘no-slip’ guarantee, protecting you from unforeseen market slippage.
