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What is CFD trading?

CFDs (contracts for difference) trading allows traders to speculate on the performance of markets such as forex, stocks and commodities using leverage, without owning the underlying asset. Please note that leverage amplifies gains and losses in equal measure.

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Why open a CFD trading account with us?

Trade out of hours

Aside from just a few breaks, you can trade CFDs on indices, forex, commodities and cryptocurrencies around the clock, 5 days a week.

Trade with leverage

Deposit from just 3.34% of the full value of your position to open a trade. Leverage amplifies potential profits and losses equally, so it's essential that traders understand and manage risk.

Tight spreads

Experience competitive spreads across our full range of instruments, plus low commission fees on shares.

Access to a diverse range of markets

Trade on 12,000 instruments across forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, treasuries and share baskets.

Trade on both rising and falling markets

Take long or short positions on market movements and hedge your physical positions when prices fall.

Powerful charting tools

Gather and analyse data with 115+ indicators and drawing tools.

Experienced customer service

Our team is available from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 8pm.

What other traders are saying about CMC Markets

As a financial services pioneer, we‘ve got the expertise allied to over 34 years‘ industry experience.That‘s why 1 million+ global traders and investors put their confidence in us.3

View our CFD spreads and margins

Trade CFDs on 12,000 instruments. We offer more forex pairs than any other major broker, and a huge range of indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, rates and bonds, so you can find all your favourites in one place.

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Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

How we support our traders

Build trust

With 34 years' industry experience, we're constantly evolving. CMC Markets Germany GmbH is regulated in Germany, and we adhere to the highest standards of financial practice, holding private clients' funds separately from our own funds in segregated bank accounts.

Enhanced support

You can contact our Client Management team between 8am and 8pm from Monday to Friday – email us or call +49 (0) 69 22 22 440 44.

Educational content

Our learn library contains a range of free educational resources on everything from the stock markets to CFD trading. We want to help traders understand the wider world of trading.

Award-winning CFD broker

2023Winner

No.1 Web Platform

ForexBrokers.com Awards

2022Winner

Best CFD Provider

Online Money Awards

2022Winner

Best Mobile Trading Platform

ADVFN International Financial Awards

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No.1 Platform Technology

ForexBriokers.com Awards

Spread your wings.Switch to CMC

Trusted by global financial service providers including tier-one banks, brokers and hedge funds, switch your trading account to CMC Markets to enjoy a wide range of institutional-quality solutions.

  • 12,000 financial markets
  • 1 million3 global traders and investors
  • 34 years' experience

CFD Trading

Ready to get started?

Open a demo account with €10,000 of virtual funds or open a live account.

Do you have any questions?

Email us at eusupport@cmcmarkets.com or call us on +49 (0) 69 22 22 440 44 (Lines open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday)

1#1 Web Platform, ForexBrokers.com Awards, 2023; #1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards, 2023; Best Charting (Germany), Investment Trends Leverage Trading Report, 2023; Best Customer Service (Germany), Investment Trends Leverage Trading Report, 2023; Best In-House Analysts, Professional Trader Awards, 2022; No.1 Platform Technology (UK), ForexBrokers.com Awards, 2022; Best CFD Provider (UK), Online Money Awards, 2022; Industry Pioneer with "Outstanding" Customer Rating (Germany), Focus Money Test Edition 36/2022, 2022; "Very good" Trading Platform (Germany), Deutsches Kundeninstitut (DKI) Survey, 2022; Best Mobile Trading Platform (UK), ADVFN International Financial Awards, 2022.

2CFD median trade execution time: 0.003s, CMC Markets financial year 2021-2022. May not be applicable during periods of increased volatility.

31.388 million unique user logins for the CMC Markets invest and CFD platforms globally, as at August 2023.

CFD TRADING

Contact
+49 (0) 69 22 22 440 44(Lines open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday)
eusupport@cmcmarkets.com
CMC Markets Headquarters
Garden Tower Neue Mainzer Str. 46-50, Frankfurt, 60311
133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX
Level 20, Tower 3, International Towers 300 Barangaroo Avenue
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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 72% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CMC Markets is a reference to CMC Markets Germany GmbH. CMC Markets Germany GmbH is a company licensed and regulated by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) under registration number 154814.

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