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Vantage FX vs CMC Markets

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

Vantage FX vs CMC Markets Comparison Table 2025
Vantage FX	CMC Markets

4.7	4.7
Vantage FX is ranked #16 among CFD brokers.	CMC Markets is ranked #3 among CFD brokers.
Review	Review
Established in 2009, Vantage provides trading on more than 1,000 short-term CFD products to over 900,000 clients. Forex CFDs are available from 0.0 pips on the RAW account via TradingView, MT4, or MT5. Regulated by ASIC, Vantage ensures that client funds are kept in separate accounts. Traders looking to copy strategies will benefit from a wide array of social trading tools.	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
Vantage upholds a high trust score through its solid reputation, backed by premier regulation from the FCA and ASIC. Vantage has enhanced its trading tools for experienced traders, introducing AutoFibo EA to pinpoint potential market reversals. ECN accounts offer competitive terms, featuring spreads starting at 0.0 pips and a commission of $1.50 per trade side. The trading software suite is outstanding, featuring the acclaimed MT4 and MT5 platforms. The broker recently expanded its range of CFDs, offering more trading opportunities. Vantage addresses the needs of passive investors through user-friendly social trading on ZuluTrade and Myfxbook. With a minimal deposit requirement of just $50 and no funding fees, this broker stands out as an excellent option for novice traders. Hedging and scalping strategies are fully permitted without any short-term restrictions. Opening a live account is both straightforward and swift, requiring under 5 minutes to complete.	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
It's unfortunate that some clients must register with the offshore firm, which provides reduced regulatory safeguards. To access optimal trading conditions, a substantial deposit of $10,000 is required. This includes a commission of $1.50 per transaction per side. Based on tests, average execution speeds of 100ms to 250ms are slower compared to other options. Regrettably, cryptocurrencies are accessible solely to clients in Australia.	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
Most Trusted Broker Global - International Business Magazine Award 2025 Best Global Broker - Ultimate Fintech Awards LATAM 2025 Best Forex Affiliate Program - Global Brand Awards 2025 Best CFD Broker Global - Global Brands Magazine 2024 Best Trade Execution - Global Forex Awards 2023 Best Multi-Asset Broker Global - Global Business and Finance Magazine 2023	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	Yes
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Spread betting	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Treasuries, Custom Indices, Spread Betting
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$50	$0
Payment Methods
ADVcash AstroPay Credit Cards Debit Card FasaPay Neteller Skrill STICPAY Swift Visa Wire Transfer	Credit Cards Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, FSCA, VFSC	FCA, ASIC, MAS, CIRO, BaFin, FMA, DFSA
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Trading App
Vantage provides a comprehensive trading app with a sleek design and user-friendly interface, making market analysis and trading simple. Although switching to horizontal mode may take a few seconds, it offers excellent chart views. This small delay is offset by easy access to indicators, drawing tools, an economic calendar, newsfeed, market analysis, and FX TV.	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
3.6	4.1
Android App Rating
3.9	3.7
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	1%
MetaTrader 4
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 5
Yes	No
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
Yes	Yes
Autochartist
No	No
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
Yes	No
PAMM Account
Yes	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Auto Trading
Myfxbook AutoTrade, Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Traders benefit from social and copy trading at Vantage through MetaTrader, DupliTrade, ZuluTrade, and Myfxbook. ZuluTrade stands out as a leading social trading network. It employs an advanced algorithm to rank top signal providers.
Social Trading
Yes	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
Yes	Yes
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	Yes
Inactivity Fee
$0	$10
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY HKD SGD PLN	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD SEK NOK SGD PLN
Commodities
Gold Silver Gasoline Copper Palladium Platinum Cocoa Coffee Orange Juice Cotton Sugar Wheat Oil Natural Gas	Gold Oil Silver Copper Coffee Wheat Precious Metals Natural Gas Soybeans Orange Juice Nickel Palladium Steel Cannabis Platinum Livestock Sugar Gasoline
CFD
Traders can engage in leveraged speculation on over 1,000 financial markets, with leverage reaching up to 1:2000 based on regional regulations. One can take positions on both increasing and decreasing prices in currencies, commodities, indices, and shares, without needing to own the actual asset. A wide range of CFD trading platforms offers the flexibility to trade on desktop, web, or mobile, ensuring a smooth experience.	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	1:30 (Retail), 1:500 (Pro)
FTSE Spread
1.0	1 pt
GBPUSD Spread<
0.5	0.9
Oil Spread
0.01	3.5
Stocks Spread
0.01	0.02
Forex
Vantage provides over 55 currency pairs, exceeding the industry norm, giving traders ample opportunities. With a robust liquidity pool, forex spreads start at 0.0 pips on the ECN account, often beating other options. Additionally, there are no commissions, deposit fees, or hidden charges.	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
55+	300+
GBPUSD Spread
0.5	0.9
EURUSD Spread
0.0	0.7
EURGBP Spread
0.5	1.1
Currency Indices
USD	USD EUR GBP JPY CAD AUD NZD CHF

Vantage FX	CMC Markets
Review	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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