We've built our online trading platform to be powerful and easy to use. It combines leading-edge features and security, lightning-fast execution3 , and best-in-class insight and analysis. Designed to support any strategy.
Trade using multiple screens with access to our entire range of features.
Fast execution, exclusive insights and accurate signals are vital to your success as an index trader. Our award-winning trading platform1 was built with the successful trader in mind.
Pattern recognition scanner
We automatically scan over 120 of our most popular instruments every 15 minutes for emerging and completed chart patterns, such as wedges, channels and head & shoulders formations, and overlay them on to your charts to alert you to potential emerging trends.
Advanced order execution
We offer a range of advanced order types, including trailing and guaranteed stop losses, partial closure, market orders and boundary orders on every trade, so you have the flexibility to trade your way.
Reuters news and analysis
Keep your finger on the pulse with Reuters news and market commentary from our global analysts.
Industry-leading charting
Choose from over 115 technical indicators and drawing tools, more than 70 patterns and 12 in-built chart types.
Performance analytics analyses your trading history and presents your data in an intuitive and meaningful way.
Understand which trading behaviours and patterns are making you the most money, where your strategy is leaking money, and what is your current level of risk is.
Available to all live account holders
We've invested over £100m into our trading platform, creating pioneering technology that puts cutting edge software in your hands.
Our range of risk-management options help you stay in control, as you set your own limits and stay on top of the latest market movements.
Define your exit prices using stops and take-profit orders, along with options such as trailing stops, partial close-out, and boundary orders.
More on order typesTrack the markets that matter to you and make sure you always know the latest movements.
More on price alertsGet 100% certainty that your stop-loss will be executed at the price you choose.
More on GSLOsHedge a physical position in the underlying market, or open a new 'sell' trade to offset the potential risk of loss from an existing 'buy' trade.
More on hedgingYou can be sure your trade will be filled with no dealer intervention.
More on order executionEnter and close positions, update your limit and stop orders directly from charts.
More on trading charts
Choose your own trading setup by customising the platform to suit your individual style
Editable auto stop-loss order
Default trade sizes
Charting templates
Customizable dashboards
Save from 5% to 28.6%5 on spreads
Free Financial Times subscription
Priority customer service
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30 + years.
300,000+ global clients.
As a financial services pioneer we've got the expertise allied to over 30 years' industry experience. That's why over 300,0006 global clients put their confidence in us.
Is it free to open an account?
There's no cost when opening a live spread betting, CFD or FX Active account. You can also view prices and use tools such as charts, Reuters news or Morningstar quantitative equity reports, free of charge. However, you will need to deposit funds in your account to place a trade. Find out more about the costs of placing a trade .
Is CMC Markets regulated by the FCA?
Yes, CMC Markets UK plc (registration number 173730) and CMC Spreadbet plc (registration number 170627) are fully authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. Retail client money is held in segregated client bank accounts and money held on behalf of clients is distributed across a range of major banks, which are regularly assessed against our risk criteria.
Is CMC Markets covered by the FSCS?
Yes, your eligible deposits with CMC Markets are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensations Scheme (FSCS), the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. If CMC Markets ever went into liquidation, retail clients would have their share of segregated money returned, minus the administrator's costs in handling and distributing these funds. Any shortfall of funds up to £85,000 may be compensated under the FSCS.
How does CMC Markets segregate client money?
Under the FCA's Client Money rules, we're required to segregate client money (unless you agree with us otherwise) from CMC's own funds. The funds held in segregated bank accounts do not belong to CMC and will be held in a way that enables it to be identified as client money. Learn more about client money regulations
How does CMC Markets make money?
Our income primarily comes from our spreads, while other fees, such as overnight holding costs, make a minor contribution to our overall revenue.
We never aim to profit from our clients' losses. Our aim is to build long-term relationships by providing the best possible trading experience through our technology and customer service.
What can I trade on with CMC?
You can trade on over 12,000 financial instruments when you spread bet or trade CFDs with us. See a list of all our popular markets and instruments .
What is the best trading platform for beginners?
Our award-winning Next Generation trading platform comes with a wealth of materials on spread bets, CFDs, strategies, tips, and costs to help both beginner and professional traders get started. Trade on the UK's best web-based platform* now by opening an account .
What trading platforms can I use?
We have two trading platforms that users can explore: Next Generation and MetaTrader 4. You can trade CFDs on both platforms and also spread bet tax-free† on Next Generation, with access to a wide range of forex pairs, indices, commodities, shares and ETFs. Compare our web-based platforms to see which suits you better.
Why use a trading platform?
A derivative trading platform, such as our Next Generation platform, allows to you speculate on both sides of the markets using spread bets and CFDs without the need to directly interact with a broker. You can also take advantage of advanced technical and fundamental analysis tools to assist your trading strategy. With our online trading platform, trades can be executed in a single click and at lightning-fast execution speeds**. Learn more about how to use Next Generation with our video platform tutorials .
What is a trading platform?
A trading platform allows you to purchase a number of CFD (contracts for difference) units or a pre-determined amount per point of movement (for your spread bet stake) for a particular instrument, such as a currency pair, index or commodity, allowing you to speculate on its short-term price movements without the need to purchase the underlying asset. Learn more about our spread betting platform and CFD trading platform .
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