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.
Start CFD tradingWhy 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
No.1 Web Platform
ForexBrokers.com Awards
Best CFD Provider
Online Money Awards
Best Mobile Trading Platform
ADVFN International Financial Awards
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.