About CMC Markets
Built more than 35 years ago, we're dedicated to supporting our clients on their trading journey.
Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Protected up to £85,0001
FTSE 250 group
35+
years of experience
1 million+
traders and investors globally2
£100m+
invested in our technology
12
countries served
What we do
For over 35 years, we've been dedicated to creating the best-in-class platform for committed spread betting and CFD traders, with competitive spreads, advanced platform functionality, lightning-fast execution3 and leading insight and analysis4.
Spread betting
We've offered spread betting online since 2001, a form of derivative trading that enables our clients to speculate on the price movements of over 12,000 financial instruments.
CFD trading
We became a CFD broker in 2000, underlining our commitment to offering the most competitive and innovative products to retail clients globally.
The CMC way
Put clients first
Our business is built around our clients. We're proud to have long lasting relationships by understanding and supporting them every step of the way.
Lead with quality
Our commitment to quality is at the heart of our culture. Whatever we do, we do it properly. When faced with the choice, we always prioritise quality over quantity.
Set the standards
We're clear, open and honest with our clients, and with each other. We don't wait for others, but set the standards for others to follow.
Our values
We constantly strive to help clients realise their potential, and believe in the possibilities of the unrealised.
Stand with our clients
We're as passionate about trading as our clients, and we're here to help them make the most of every opportunity. In everything we do, we put our clients at the centre.
Focus on impact
We focus on solving the most important problems that will deliver the biggest impact. We use our time and money wisely and stay focused on the end goal.
Keep it simple
In a complex industry, we always strive to keep things as simple as possible. We're honest, reliable and straight-talking.
Be bold
We're not afraid to challenge ourselves or the status quo and we're always looking for ways to improve. If things don't work: we learn, iterate and succeed.
Be human
We're personable and approachable. We know the value of direct interaction and make ourselves available to talk in person.
What other traders are saying about CMC Markets
As a financial services pioneer, we‘ve got the expertise allied to over 35 years‘ industry experience.That‘s why 1.5 million+ global traders and investors put their confidence in us.2
Our award-winning service
Spread Betting & CFD Trading
Ready to get started?
Try a demo account with £10,000 of virtual funds. You can then open a live account anytime within the platform.
Open demo accountDo you have any questions?
Email us at clientmanagement@cmcmarkets.co.uk or call us on +44 (0)20 7170 8200 (Lines open 24hrs, Monday to Friday)
1FSCS is an independent body that offers protection to customers of financial services firms that have failed. The compensation amount may be up to £85,000 per eligible person, per firm. Eligibility conditions apply. Please contact the FSCS for more information.
21.621 million unique user logins for the CMC Markets invest and CFD platforms globally, as at August 2024.
30.0040 seconds spread bet and CFD median trade execution time on CMC Markets' web and mobile platforms, 1 April 2023-31 March 2024.
4Awarded Best Mobile Trading Platform, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024; No.1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2024; No.1 Web Platform, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2023; Best Forex Broker, Good Money Guide Awards 2023; Best In-House Analysts, Professional Trader Awards 2023; CFD Provider of the Year, Investors' Chronicle/Financial Times Celebration of Investment Awards 2022; No.1 Platform Technology, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2022.