CMC Markets trading accounts
Which trading account should you use for your commodities trading?
CMC Markets offer two types of trading accounts to access the Commodities market. You can either trade through our Spread Betting account which offers a tax efficient way to invest if you are a UK resident*.
Or you can trade Commodities 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***.
The table below lists the benefits associated with each type of account:
| Benefits | Spread betting | CFD trading |
|---|---|---|
| Access to commodities markets | Yes | Yes |
| No stamp duty* | Yes | Yes |
| No capital gains tax* | Yes | No |
| Go long OR short | Yes | Yes |
| Trade on margin | Yes | Yes |
| Customisable margin | No | Yes |
| Fractional ownership | No | Yes |
| Advanced risk management | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced charting | Yes | Yes |
| Portfolio mixer | No | Yes |
| 24-hour trading | Yes | Yes |
*According to current UK tax law. Tax laws are subject to change.
*** Best Online Education 2011, from MoneyAM