CMC Markets Review 2026 — Regulation, Spreads & Fees

CMC MarketsIndependent review

CMC Markets — LSE-listed FTSE 250 CFD and spread-betting pioneer with 12,000+ instruments on its proprietary Next Generation platform.

CMC Markets at a glance

Founded 1989
Headquarters London, UK
Regulation FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, CIRO, FMA NZ, DFSA
Min deposit $0
EUR/USD spread 0.7 typical
Max leverage 1:30 UK/EU/AU retail
Platforms Next Generation, MT4, TradingView
Instruments 330+ forex pairs, 12,000+ CFDs, spread betting, share investing
US clients Not accepted
WebTrader score 88 / 100

Our verdict

CMC Markets scores 88 / 100 in our ranking, which weights regulatory strength and execution quality first. Verify current conditions on the official site — spreads and leverage vary by entity and region.

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