Why choose CMC Markets? There's a lot to consider when you're choosing the right trading partner, so we've outlined our key strengths below. Discover why you should choose us. You're at the heart of all we do Value for money More trading opportunities Our intuitive platform Trade anywhere Execution control Managing risk Dedicated support, 24 hours a day Security of funds Licensed and regulated Three decades of experience Multiple award-winners SCROLL You're at the heart of all we do Our goal is to provide you with the ultimate trading experience. We're passionate about online trading, constantly innovating and looking to improve the way our clients invest in financial markets. Value for money We aim to provide tight spreads regardless of market volatility, delivering competitive and reliable pricing. We offer attractive spreads right across our product range, from 0.7 points on EUR/USD, 1 point on key indices like the UK 100 and Germany 40, and 0.3 points on Gold. Our margin rates start from 3.3% for forex, 5% for indices and commodities, and 20% for shares and treasuries. More on spreads & margins 161 Forex instruments 13 Indices 0 Cryptocurrencies 0 Shares & ETFs 0 Commodities 0 Treasuries More trading opportunities With thousands of spread betting and CFD instruments to trade across forex, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, shares, ETFs and treasuries, you're able to create a diverse portfolio, increasing your potential trading opportunities. View our full product range Our intuitive platform Next Generation is our unique, pioneering online trading platform. It's already won multiple awards* but we're not stopping there – we consistently make improvements and add new functionality, features and tools to the platform to enhance your trading experience. Explore the platform Dynamic charting capability Our award-winning charts* provide a host of features to support your chart analysis, including multiple chart types, over 115 technical indicators and drawing tools, a pattern recognition feature and our chart forum community. Trade anywhere Our mobile trading apps have been designed and built individually for iPhone, iPad and Android™ devices to give you the best trading experience possible and allow you complete control over your account and your trades, wherever you are. View our mobile apps Execution control Enter and exit trades in a flash with our cutting-edge technology. There are multiple order types available, so you can control exactly when and how your trades are executed. For example, our one-click trading feature allows you to place a trade almost instantly, while for enhanced order management you can set boundaries to control any potential slippage in the market. Order execution options Risk management We've developed an extensive range of risk-management features to help you manage trading risk effectively, helping to secure potential profits and minimise losses. If you want 100% certainty that a trade will close at an exact price if it moves against you, we offer guaranteed stop-loss orders (GSLOs) for a premium. The premium is refunded in full if the GSLO is not triggered. More about risk management Dedicated support, 24 hours a day Get access to support around the clock whenever the markets are open, from our dedicated Client Services team. If you happen to experience any technical, trading or account difficulties, you can quickly and easily get in touch with a member of our knowledgeable team. Sharpen your skills No matter your level of trading experience, our dedicated range of education resources can help you learn more, while our step-by-step guides will help you make the most of our advanced trading platform. Security of funds Under our FCA obligations we comply with Client Assets (CASS) rules to ensure all client funds are protected. As such, we distinguish your money from our own and hold it in separate bank accounts. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects eligible claimants up to £85,000 in the unlikely event that we are unable to meet our financial obligations. Protection of funds Licensed and regulated As an FCA-regulated broker we adhere to strict regulatory requirements. This dictates the way we conduct our business and includes a commitment to treating customers fairly, so you always know exactly where you stand. More on regulations Three decades of experience Since launching in 1989, we've become one of the world's leading CFD and spread betting providers. Among the pioneers of the industry and with 30 years' experience, you can be confident that when you're trading with us, you're trading with experts. Multiple award-winners In the last two years alone we've won over 50 awards, recognising the quality of our service and dedication to delivering innovation and technology to our clients, through our Next Generation web-based trading platform and native mobile apps. Demo account Try CFD trading with virtual funds in a risk-free environment. Sign up for free Live account Access our full range of products, trading tools and features. Open a live account Still unsure about choosing us? We're confident that we can offer you the best all-round trading package, but why not decide for yourself? Compare our account offering *Awarded No.1 Platform Technology & No.1 Web-Based Platform, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2021; Best Telephone Customer Service, Best Email Customer Service & Best Education Materials/Programmes, based on highest user satisfaction among spread betters, CFD and FX traders, Investment Trends 2020 UK Leverage Trading Report; Best Overall Satisfaction, Best Platform Features, Best Mobile/Tablet App, Rated Highest for Charting, Investment Trends Report 2019; Best In-House Analysts, Professional Trader Awards 2019; No.1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2020. Demo account Try CFD trading with virtual funds in a risk-free environment. Sign up for free Live account Access our full range of products, trading tools and features. Open a live account menu Create account Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% 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. Products Trading platforms News & Analysis Learn WHY CMC? Support PRODUCTS TRADING PLATFORMS NEWS & ANALYSIS LEARN WHY CMC? SUPPORT Contact us 24/5 +44 (0)20 7170 8200 clientmanagement@cmcmarkets.co.uk Join the community Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% 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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