Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% 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, CFDs, OTC options or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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With CMC Markets, you are always in complete control of your trades. By making use of our guaranteed stop-loss orders and advanced technical indicators, you can trade on our online forex trading platform with confidence.
Our forex trading platform, Next Generation, offers spreads as low as 0.7 points and margin rates from 3.3% on major, minor and exotic currency pairs. Trades are available from a 30:1 leverage ratio and you’re only required to deposit a percentage of the full trade value in order to open a position.
We’re dedicated to assisting our clients achieve the highest returns possible, which has led us to being awarded both the “Best Trading Technology Provider” and “Best Spread Betting Broker” awards in 2021*.
Our award-winning forex trading app gives you flexibility to trade when the time is right for you, which is why it was voted Best Mobile/Tablet App*. Available on both iOS and Android devices, mobile trading includes:
Mobile charting:
Over 25 of the most popular technical indicators and 15 drawing tools on our platform.
Price projection:
Our pattern recognition scanner constantly monitors and scans charts for common candle stick and price point patterns, giving you price projections.
Instant notifications:
Trading alerts can be created and customised via push, SMS or email to alert you when a currency pair reaches a pre-defined price point or market event.
Customisable dashboard:
Click, drag and re-size tiles to customise the layout of your dashboard to fit your own specifications and preferences.
At CMC Markets, we provide 12 baskets of strategically selected currency pairs using the same base currency, for example the USD Index or GBP Index. Trading on forex indices over a single currency pair can help with both cost efficiency and portfolio diversification.
CMC Markets offers traders the choice of two multi-award-winning forex trading platforms*, which allows you to tailor your trading experience to your own preferences. Both of our trading platforms feature an intuitive and user-friendly design.
What is a forex trading platform?
A forex trading platform is an interface for traders to speculate on the value of one currency against another in order to profit from price discrepancies, such as the USD against the GBP. Our forex trading platform allows you to open a position on a currency pair depending on if you believe it’s value will increase or decline. What is FX trading?
Can I trade on forex on mobile?
Yes, you can trade on our highly intuitive, award-winning mobile app that gives you access to over 12,000 markets and 40 technical indicators. Set up push, SMS, or email notifications to be alerted to market events or trade executions. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android now.
What tools are available on a forex trading platform?
Our platform offers over 115 different technical indicators and drawing tools, and 25 of the most popular indicators on our iPhone and Android mobile app. Learn more about our trading tools.
Is trading on forex profitable?
Forex trading can be profitable with the correct measures in place. Ensuring thorough research is conducted, making use of stop-loss orders and carefully planning your entrance and exit strategy are key components to making a profit in the forex markets. Of course, there is always the possibility of financial risk when trading, so read our risk-management guide for more information on how to combat this risk.
How do I start trading on forex?
You can open a forex demo account to get started in a completely secure and risk-free environment by utilising £10,000 worth of virtual funds. If you’re ready to begin with your own capital, you can sign up for a live forex account.
