Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 68% 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.

CMC Markets Logo
Log inTrade

Learn to trade CFDs

Browse our education content to learn how CFDs work and how to develop your own CFD trading strategy.

CFDs explained

What are CFDs?CFD examplesDifference between spread betting and CFDsAdvantages of CFDsRisks of CFDsCommission ratesMarket data feesHolding costsCorporate actions

CFD trading strategies

4 essential CFD trading strategiesLearn how to day tradeSwing trading guideCalculating CFD marginsCFD trading vs share trading
Powerful trading on the move
Open a demo account
Web | Android® | iOS®

Start trading CFDs with CMC Markets

CMC Markets

CFD platform quick guide

GUIDE

View our CFD platform quick guide, which shows you where you can find the products, features and tools you'll need to support your CFD trading on our platform.

CFD quick guide

CFD trading with CMC

Find out more about how to trade CFDs on our platform, with access to over 10,000 global instruments at competitive spreads. Trade CFDs for forex, shares, indices, commodities and treasuries.

CFD margin rates

To open a CFD position, you will need to deposit an amount of money known as margin, which reflects a percentage of the full position value. View our competitive margin rates for the financial markets here.

CFD costs

As well as spreads and margins, there are other trading costs to consider, such as GSLO charges, commissions and market data fees. Learn more about CFD costs.

Best CFD trading platform*

Trade on indices, forex, shares and commodities on our award-winning trading platform. Trade from your desktop or on the go with our CFD trading app.

Access our full range of products, trading tools and features.

Create an account
Trustpilot

*No1 Web-Based Platform, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2021; Best Telephone & Best Email Customer Service, based on highest user satisfaction among spread betters, CFD & FX traders, Investment Trends 2020 UK Leverage Trading Report; Best Platform Features & Best Mobile/Tablet App, Investment Trends 2019 UK Leverage Trading Report; Most Currency Pairs, Forex Brokers 2020 Awards.