CMC Markets vs FXCM

CMC Markets or FXCM – which is better for UK traders 2021? Compare CMC Markets and FXCM in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

CMC Markets vs FXCM Comparison Table 2021
CMC Markets FXCM
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CMC Markets is headquartered in London and listed on the LSE (FCA Regulated). They offer competitive spreads on a global range of assets via a next generation platform. FXCM are an FCA regulated, London based broker. Companies under the FXCM umbrella are also regulated in Australia and South Africa.
FCA Regulated
✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Instruments
CFDs, Spread betting, Forex, Commodities, Stocks, Treasuries, Custom indices CFD, Forex
Bonus Offer
None None
Demo Account
✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Minimum Deposit
£ 0 £300
Payment Methods
POLi Credit Card, Debit Card, POLi
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots Varies by asset
Regulator
FCA, MAS, ASIC, IIROC FCA, CySEC, ASIC.
MetaTrader 4
✓ Yes ✓ Yes
MetaTrader 5
✗ No ✗ No
cTrader
✗ No ✗ No
DMA Account
✗ No ✗ No
ECN Account
✗ No ✗ No
Mobile Apps
iOS and Android iOS and Android
Auto Trading
Yes (via MT4) ✗ No
Trade Signals
✗ No ✗ No
Social Trading
✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Copy Trading
✗ No ✓ Yes
Islamic Account
✗ No ✗ No
CFD
Leverage
1:30 1:30
FTSE Spread
1 pt 1.18 pts var*
GBPUSD Spread
0.9 0.5 pips*
Oil Spread
3.0 0.05 (var)*
Stocks Spread
.10% Var 0.2% Var*
Forex
GBPUSD Spread
0.9 0.5 pips var*
EURUSD Spread
0.7 0.2 pips var*
EURGBP Spread
1.1 0.5 pips var*
Assets
300+ 40
Forex App

CMC Markets deliver an award winning app (Shares magazine 2019), compatible with most major mobile and tablet operating systems. Trade more than 9300 assets via the app on a next-gen platform. Includes advanced charting with 12 chart types and 40 technical indicators.
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