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CMC Markets accounts and how they score

Account range and entry terms feed the rating. Here are CMC Markets's accounts and the facts the score is built on.

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Accounts

Minimum deposit
$0
Account types
CFD, Spread Betting, FX Active, Invest, Professional, Demo
Account currencies
GBP, USD, EUR, AUD, CAD, NZD, SGD, NOK, SEK, PLN
Islamic account
No
Demo account
Yes, unlimited
Professional account
Yes
Minimum trade size
1 unit / instrument-dependent; approximately 0.01 lot equivalent on FX
Time to open
Typically a few minutes

What this means

CMC Markets runs 6 account types. More choice is not automatically better: the tightest headline spread almost always sits on the account that also charges a commission, so the comparison that matters is the two added together.

Base currencies: GBP, USD, EUR, AUD, CAD, NZD, SGD, NOK, SEK, PLN. Holding the account in the currency you fund it with avoids a conversion charge on every deposit and withdrawal - a cost that never shows up in a spread comparison.

The smallest position is 1 unit / instrument-dependent; approximately 0.01 lot equivalent on FX. For anyone starting carefully this matters more than the minimum deposit, because it sets the least you can put at risk on a single trade.

A demo account is available. Worth using for the platform rather than the results: fills are simulated, so it tells you how the software behaves but very little about execution.

Questions about CMC Markets accounts

What account types does CMC Markets offer?

CMC Markets offers 6 account types: CFD, Spread Betting, FX Active, Invest, Professional, Demo.

What is the minimum deposit at CMC Markets?

The minimum deposit at CMC Markets is $0. It can differ by account type and by the entity you register with.

Does CMC Markets offer an Islamic account?

No. CMC Markets does not offer a swap-free account on our record.

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