Founded in 1989, CMC Markets, listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), is a leading global CFD and exchange broker, serving traders and investors in Australia for over 30 years. Licensed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the company offers over 9,500 financial instruments, including forex, commodities, indices, shares, ETFs, treasuries and cryptocurrencies.

Australian users have access to global shares and other tradable assets including Canada, US, UK and Japan. The company provides advanced trading support with analytics from Morningstar, as well as extensive resources to prepare users for the rapidly changing global financial markets.

CMC Markets also focuses on making its resources accessible and reducing barriers to entry, with no minimum deposit or minimum withdrawal requirements. Client funds are held in segregated accounts for added security, and all accounts are fully insured by CMC Markets.

Broker Type - Non-Advising Broker/Executive Broker (Market Maker)

Regulation and Licensing - Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Assets Offered - Currencies, Commodities, Indices, Stocks, ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds), Cryptocurrencies, Treasuries, Options, Warrants, Countdowns, mFund, Managed Funds

Available platforms - MetaTrader 4, Next Generation Platform, Stockbroking Standard Platform, Stockbroking Pro Platform, CFD Web Platform, CFD Mobile App, Stockbroking Mobile App

Mobile device compatibility - Android, iOS

Payment Methods - Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Bank Transfer

Account types

Characteristics	Stockbroking	CFD
Account currencies	GBP, EUR, USD, AUS, CAD, NOK, NZD, PLN, SEK, SGD	GBP, EUR, USD, AUS, CAD, NOK, NZD, PLN, SEK, SGD
Available leverage	up to 500:1	up to 500:1
Minimum deposit	A$0	A$0
Initial Spreads	0,7	0,3
Transaction fee	$0 for stocks listed in the US, UK, Canada and Japan; A$9.90 or 0.075% (whichever is greater) for shares listed on Australian and other international exchanges	Depends on geographical listing, from €5 per trade for European shares
Quotes in decimal format	up to 3	up to 5
Trading instruments	Stock Options mFund Warrants ETFs (exchange-traded funds) Bonds Interest-bearing securities LIC Managed funds IPOs and placements	Currencies Commodities Indexes Stock Cryptocurrencies Treasury securities
Minimum lot size for a transaction	0,01	0,01
Maximum lot size per transaction	No maximum size set	No maximum size set
Demo account	yes	yes
No swap/rollover	yes	yes
Copy trading support	no	no

Regulatory Compliance

To ensure the most comfortable and reliable user experience, the broker's activities are regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. In addition, CMC Markets Stockbroking Limited is a member of the ASX Group (Australian Securities Exchange), SSX (Sydney Stock Exchange) and Chi-X Australia Exchange. The company fully complies with all rules established by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

The broker offers advanced risk management features such as guaranteed stop losses (GSLO) for an additional fee. This fee is fully refundable if GSLO fails. To ensure full transparency for users, CMC Markets also emphasizes that it only uses proprietary funds for hedging.

Trading platforms

The company offers various trading platforms, the most famous of which is MetaTrader 4. This popular platform is available on desktop and mobile devices, but not as a web-based CMC platform. MetaTrader 4 is known for its highly customizable, ease of use and extensive set of tools for chart analysis.

The broker also provides its own trading platform called CFD Next Generation Platform. This platform is user-friendly and available as a web platform.

Mobile traders are provided with an easy and convenient trading platform to trade, manage their account and get the latest news. It also has its own online stock trading platform, which is free, with the option to upgrade to a paid subscription for additional features.

Price policy

CMC Markets offers competitive pricing tailored to the client's account type, asset class and trading preferences. Spreads are tight and start from 0.3 pips for currency pairs, which is a distinction in the industry. CFD accounts have minimum fees for stock trading, depending on the geographic location of the stock.

For Stockbroking accounts, commissions start at $9.90 or 0.075% per trade for active traders. There are no commissions for shares on the US, UK, Canadian and Japanese stock exchanges. Additional fees are associated with services such as notifications, data provision, and the use of checks.

CMC Markets provides discounts on trading pairs for active CFD traders. Clients who reach a certain turnover receive discounts. There are additional fees for accessing stock market data and subscribing to Stockbroking Pro.

Storage fees for currency pairs, commodities and Forex vary. Additional fees apply for guaranteed stop loss and inactivity. The broker does not require a minimum deposit or withdrawal threshold, accepting a wide range of currencies. The system also provides fast withdrawals.

Despite its complex fee structure, CMC Markets provides a competitive trading environment for Australian traders, especially those who trade frequently.

Support

CMC Markets provides customer service in 10 languages through a variety of communication channels, including live chat, email and local phone support based on your location.

The support team is fast, professional and knowledgeable, providing customers with prompt responses and assistance. In addition, an extensive educational section provides additional resources and support for traders at all experience levels.

Reliability and safety

CMC Markets provides a variety of trading platforms for different account types, giving users a wide range of choices. CFD accounts have their own Next Generation platform, which is not only intuitive, but also allows for significant customization of the interface. This award-winning platform has advanced functionality including comprehensive analysis tools, news reports and specialized technical indicators.

Another option for CFD accounts is the well-known MetaTrader 4 platform. It provides features such as customer sentiment assessment, price alerts and custom indicators. The platform is available 24/7 on Android and iOS devices, as well as via the web version.

Stockbroking accounts offer different platforms with different functionality. The Standard platform provides a basic set of functions, while the Pro version, although it requires a monthly subscription, has more advanced functionality. Both platforms provide access to a variety of tools, including investment analytics, accurate charting tools and world-class news feeds.

Overall, CMC Markets provides outstanding trading platforms with a high degree of reliability, allowing users to effectively monitor market developments and execute trading operations in the best possible way.

Who is suitable for the job?

CMC Markets' approach to market making makes it attractive to experienced traders who value access to a wide range of trading assets. The variety of financial instruments provided by the broker provides experienced traders with the opportunity to create diverse portfolios using advanced risk management tools.

The broker is also suitable for beginners who want to expand their knowledge. The absence of a minimum deposit for registration on the platform and the presence of an extensive base of analytical and educational resources allow beginners to learn the features of investing without wasting time searching for educational materials in other sources.