TradeDirect365 vs CMC Markets

TradeDirect365 vs CMC Markets Comparison Table 2023
TradeDirect365 Review 2023	CMC Markets Review 2023
Review 3	Review 4.7
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
Founded by professional trader Davin Clarke in 2014, TradeDirect365 is registered in Australia to provide retail traders with half a thousand CFD products at competitive fees and leverage up to 1:30. The firm is regulated by the ASIC, which is a top-tier regulator and offers fee-free and fast deposit methods. A beginner-friendly web platform is available alongside the popular MT4.	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.
	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
"TradeDirect365 is the best fit for Aussie traders due to the support for local payment methods, ASIC oversight, and competitive fees on Australian trading assets. TradeDirect365 will also suit beginners looking for a fixed-spread account, which can provide upfront transparency on trading fees."	"CMC Markets is a great option for active traders with thousands of instruments, spreads from 0.0 pips and an award-winning trading platform."
Pros
Full range of investments with a particularly strong suite of Australian stocks No minimum deposit makes the broker accessible to beginners Access to the MT4 desktop, web and mobile platform Low, fixed spreads that provide transparent costs Trusted broker regulated by the ASIC Free demo account	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
Cons
CloudTrader has an outdated interface Market research trails the best brokers No copy trading service	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
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, Stocks, Indices, Forex, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Treasuries, Custom Indices, Spread Betting
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$0
Trading Platforms
MT4	MT4
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card POLi TransferWise Wire Transfer	Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
ASIC, SCB	FCA, ASIC, MAS, CIRO
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	1%
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
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
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
MT4	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	Yes
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Yes	Yes
Inactivity Fee
$0	$10
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP AUD	USD EUR GBP AUD SEK PLN
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange	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
Commodities
Aluminium Copper Gold Oil Silver Zinc	Coffee Cannabis Copper Gold Livestock Natural Gas Nickel Oil Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Steel Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
Our team was impressed with the range and depth of CFD products available, with more than 500 instruments available on both MT4 and the firm's proprietary CloudTrader. You can go long or short on forex, stocks, indices, commodities and cryptos.	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.
Leverage
1:200	1:30 (Retail), 1:500 (Pro)
FTSE Spread
0.4	1 pt
GBPUSD Spread
0.8	0.9
Oil Spread
3.0	3.5
Stocks Spread
0.14% (Aus)	0.02
Forex Trading
TradeDirect365 offers 30 forex pairs with fixed spreads from 0.6 pips on the AUD/USD and EUR/USD. Retail investors can trade forex with 1:30 leverage and pro traders with 1:200 leverage.	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.
Forex App
TradeDirect365 offers the CloudTrader app. The beginner-friendly application is available on Apple and Android devices and offers one-click trading, customizable charts, and basic account management.	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
0.8	0.9
EURUSD Spread
0.6	0.7
EURGBP Spread
0.6	1.1
Assets
30+	330+
Currency Indices
	USD EUR GBP JPY CAD AUD NZD CHF
Cryptocurrency
DeFi enthusiasts can trade 10 different tokens at TradeDirect365, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. These instruments are available with both of the firm's supported platforms at competitive prices. You can trade crypto 24/7.	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.
Spread
From 1	from 1.3
Coins
BTC ADA DASH EOS ETH LTC NEO XLM TRX	BTC BCH ETH LTC EOS TRON NEO ADA XLM
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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