CMC Markets vs FXCM

CMC Markets vs FXCM Comparison Table 2023
CMC Markets Review 2023	FXCM Review 2023
Review 4.7	Review 3.5
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
CMC Markets is a trustworthy brand authorized by tier-one regulators including the FCA and ASIC. Advanced trading tools, excellent market research and low fees help the broker stand out from rivals. The no minimum deposit, free demo account and social trading service have also made CMC Markets popular with aspiring traders.	FXCM is a respected forex and CFD broker, established since 1999. The British-headquartered broker has won multiple awards and operates in various jurisdictions, including the UK and Australia. With zero commissions, over 400 assets, and a range of analysis tools, FXCM is a popular choice. The broker is also FCA regulated and authorized in Australia and South Africa.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% 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.
Comment by Reviewer
"CMC Markets is a great option for active traders with thousands of instruments, spreads from 0.0 pips and an award-winning trading platform."	"FXCM is a top pick for traders deploying automated trading strategies, with four powerful platforms, strategy backtesting and algo trading through APIs. The broker is also great for active traders, with discounted spreads and low to zero commissions on popular assets."
Pros
Easy to use proprietary platform with intuitive features including a pattern recognition scanner and 40+ indicators and drawing tools Transparent pricing model with lower spreads than alternatives and no deposit or withdrawal fees Comprehensive suite of market research tools and analyst insights to help make informed trading decisions CMC Alpha loyalty scheme with great perks for high-volume traders including premium support and 5% to 28.6% discounts on spreads A hugely respected broker listed on the London Stock Exchange with 300,000+ clients Responsive and knowledgeable support team available 24/5 to help new traders get started quickly	A choice for 4 powerful platforms including MT4, Capitalise.AI and the broker's proprietary solution Premium support and custom solutions in the Active Trader professional account Excellent trading tools including a market scanner, forex signals and access to reputable research site, eFXplus Strong selection of educational materials including a new trader guide, market outlook reports and free webinars Impressive global regulatory status with 4 reputable licenses with the FCA, ASIC, CySEC and FSCA A range of funding methods including bank cards, Apple Pay and PayPal, with instant processing times
Cons
A $10 monthly inactivity fee that kicks in after 12 months of no activity Spread betting is only available in the UK US clients are not accepted	Live chat support is unreliable Not the widest range of assets or trading vehicles
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
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Treasuries, Custom Indices, Spread Betting	Stocks, Spreadbetting, CFD, Forex, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$50
Trading Platforms
MT4	MT4 TradingView eSignal
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Visa Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Google Wallet Klarna PayPal POLi Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	Variable
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, MAS, CIRO	FCA, CySEC, ASIC.
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
1%
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	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
Yes	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS and Android
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	FXCM offers social and copy trading on forex, CFDs and cryptos through the hugely popular ZuluTrade platform. The sign-up process is quick and you can track your performance in real-time.
Social Trading
Yes	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
Yes	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Yes	No
Inactivity Fee
$10
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP AUD SEK PLN	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD ZAR CHF
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange Shenzhen Stock Exchange	Euronext IBEX 35 Russell 2000
Commodities
Coffee Cannabis Copper Gold Livestock Natural Gas Nickel Oil Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Steel Sugar Wheat	Cannabis Gold Oil Silver
CFD Trading
CMC Markets offers leveraged CFDs on an extensive list of 12,000+ instruments with transparent pricing, powerful trading software and ultra-fast execution speeds. Out-of-hours trading on CFD indices is also available, plus 24/5 award-winning customer support.	Trade a range of CFD instruments on one of FXCM's multi-asset platforms with fast execution and zero/positive slippage. Daily market analysis can also be used to inform trading decisions.
Leverage
1:30 (Retail), 1:500 (Pro)	1:30
FTSE Spread
1 pt	1.18 pts var*
GBPUSD Spread
0.9	0.5 pips*
Oil Spread
3.5	0.05 (var)*
Stocks Spread
0.02	0.2% Var*
Forex Trading
CMC Markets offers a superb list of 330+ forex pairs with tight spreads and ultra-fast executions. The selection of currencies is significantly wider than rivals.	Access over 40 currency pairs with no commissions and low spreads from 0.78 pips for EUR/USD. Forex can also be traded 24/5 on a choice of reliable platforms.
Forex App
CMC Markets deliver an award-winning app, compatible with most major mobile and tablet operating systems. Trade more than 9300 assets via the app on their Next Generation platform. Includes advanced charting with 12 chart types and 40 technical indicators.
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
330+	40
Currency Indices
USD EUR GBP JPY CAD AUD NZD CHF	JPY
Cryptocurrency
CMC Markets offers trading on popular digital tokens and crypto indices for broader exposure to the market. There is minimal slippage and an excellent 99.9% fill rate.	Trade some of world's most popular digital coins with zero commission and leverage up to 1:4. FXCM also stands out for its crypto major basket which offers exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash in one trade.
Spread
from 1.3	Variable
Coins
BTC BCH ETH LTC EOS TRON NEO ADA XLM	BTC ETH LTC BTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% 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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