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Admiral Markets vs CMC Markets

Admiral Markets or CMC Markets – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare Admiral Markets and CMC Markets in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

Admiral Markets vs CMC Markets Comparison Table 2025
Admiral Markets	CMC Markets

Not Rated	4.7
Admiral Markets is ranked # among .	CMC Markets is ranked #31 among CFD brokers.
	Review
Admiral Markets has closed or no longer accepts UK clients.	Founded in 1989, CMC Markets is a reputable broker publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange. It holds authorisation from top-tier regulators such as the FCA, ASIC, and CIRO. The brokerage, which has received multiple awards, boasts a global membership exceeding one million traders.
	Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Pros
	The CMC web platform offers an exceptional user experience with sophisticated charting tools for trading and customisable options, suitable for both novice and seasoned traders. It supports MT4 but not MT5, and TradingView will be available from 2025. We've upgraded the 'Assets & Markets' rating due to frequent product enhancements in early 2025. These include extended trading hours for US stocks and the introduction of new share CFDs. CMC provides competitive pricing with narrow spreads and low trading fees, except for stock CFDs. The Alpha and Price+ programmes offer additional benefits for active traders, including discounts on spreads of up to 40%. CMC Markets is well-regulated by respected financial authorities, ensuring a secure and reliable trading environment. It upholds a strong reputation, providing traders with confidence. The brokerage excels with an extensive array of valuable resources, such as pattern recognition scanners, webinars, tutorials, news feeds, and research from reputable sources like Morningstar.
Cons
	Although there have been improvements, the online platform still needs further refinement to match the user-friendly trading experience offered by competitors such as IG. CMC provides a robust range of assets; however, it does not support trading actual stocks, and UK clients are unable to trade cryptocurrencies. Trading stock CFDs comes with a relatively high commission, particularly when compared to low-cost brokers such as IC Markets. A monthly inactivity charge of $10 is imposed after a year's inactivity, potentially discouraging occasional traders. The CMC Markets app provides a comprehensive trading package; however, its design and user experience lag behind market leaders such as eToro.
Awards
	Best Trading App 2023 - DayTrading.com No.1 Platform Technology 2022 No.1 New Tool 2022 No.1 Most Currency Pairs 2022 Best Trade Execution 2021 Best Forex Broker For Beginners 2021 Most Transparent Forex Broker Europe 2020 Best Trading Platform 2020 Best Trading App 2019 Best Customer Service 2018
FCA Regulated
	Yes
Instruments
	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Treasuries, Custom Indices, Spread Betting
Demo Account
	Yes
Minimum Deposit
	$0
Payment Methods
	Credit Cards Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
	0.01 Lots
Regulator
	FCA, ASIC, MAS, CIRO, BaFin, FMA, DFSA
Mobile Apps
	iOS & Android
Trading App
	CMC Markets' award-winning app has revolutionised mobile trading. Its modern, customisable interface provides a unique user experience that sets it apart. Enhanced with 25 technical indicators, 15 drawing tools, and a swift, stable trading platform, it is an outstanding option for traders.
iOS App Rating
	4.1
Android App Rating
	3.7
Margin Trading
	Yes
Margin Rate
	1%
MetaTrader 4
	Yes
MetaTrader 5
	No
cTrader
	No
AlgoTrader
	No
OmniTrader
	No
TradingView
	Yes
Autochartist
	No
eSignal
	No
Trading Central
	No
STP Account
	No
ECN Account
	No
DMA Account
	No
MAM Account
	No
PAMM Account
	No
LAMM Account
	No
Demat Account
	No
AI / Machine Learning
	No
Robo Advisor
	No
Negative Balance Protection
	Yes
Market Maker
	Yes
P2P Trading
	No
Spot Trading
	Yes
Auto Trading
	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
	No
Social Trading
	Yes
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
	Yes
Tournaments
	No
Demo Competitions
	Yes
Ethical Investing
	No
Custodial Account
	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
	Yes
Inactivity Fee
	$10
Islamic Account
	Yes
Account Currencies
	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD SEK NOK SGD PLN
Commodities
	Gold Oil Silver Copper Coffee Wheat Precious Metals Natural Gas Soybeans Orange Juice Nickel Palladium Steel Cannabis Platinum Livestock Sugar Gasoline
CFD
	CMC enables trading of CFDs on over 12,000 assets, including currencies, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, and treasuries. In 2025, new equities will feature sectors like quantum computing, AI learning, and digital car sales. Enjoy competitive spreads without hidden fees, and leverage the renowned MetaTrader 4 platform. Consistently, CMC stands out as a leading CFD broker.
Leverage
	1:30 (Retail), 1:500 (Pro)
FTSE Spread
	1 pt
GBPUSD Spread<
	0.9
Oil Spread
	3.5
Stocks Spread
	0.02
Forex
	CMC offers a broad selection of over 300 forex pairs, featuring tight spreads and quick execution. This exceeds many competitors in currency variety. Their forex indices provide a distinctive and comprehensive method to speculate on major currencies such as USD, EUR, and GBP.
Assets
	300+
GBPUSD Spread
	0.9
EURUSD Spread
	0.7
EURGBP Spread
	1.1
Currency Indices
	USD EUR GBP JPY CAD AUD NZD CHF

Admiral Markets	CMC Markets
	Review
	Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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