CMC Markets index trading accounts
Which trading account should you use for your index trading?
CMC Markets offer two types of trading accounts to access the index market. You can either trade via our Spread bet account, which offers a tax efficient way to invest if you are a UK resident*.
Or you can trade indices via our CFD trading account, which gives you greater control of your risk levels through customisable margins and fractional trading.
Both accounts offer 100% automation and millisecond trading.
Whatever your preferences are, with us you’ll get an industry-leading trading experience, backed by award-winning education and support.
View a list of the benefits associated with each type of account:
| Benefits | CFD trading | Spread betting |
|---|---|---|
| Access to 20 global indices | Yes | Yes |
| No stamp duty* | Yes | Yes |
| No capital gains tax* | No | Yes |
| Go long OR short | Yes | Yes |
| Trade on margin | Yes | Yes |
| Customisable margin | Yes | No |
| Fractional ownership | Yes | No |
| Advanced risk management | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced charting | Yes | Yes |
| Portfolio mixer | Yes | No |
| 24-hour trading | Yes | Yes |
* Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each customer. Tax law can change or may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.